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Dolce and Gabbana The One Reviewed: Classic, Feminine & Timeless

Published: May 23, 2022 · Last Updated: Mar 7, 2024 · By Selena Marc

Dolce and Gabbana The One is an amber, floral fragrance. It offers a flowery mix of peach and orange smells with hints of vanilla and musk for a well-combined feminine scent. 

This classic, modern scent is perfect for all-day wear as you transition from the office to a night out with your closest friends.

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Table of contents
  1. Who Makes Dolce and Gabbana The One?
  2. Scent Notes
  3. Who Would Like it
  4. When to Wear it
  5. Where to Wear it
  6. Packaging and Presentation
  7. Personal Impressions
  8. Performance

Who Makes Dolce and Gabbana The One?

Dolce and Gabbana The One was launched in 2006 by Swiss perfumer Christine Nagel. The famous brand Dolce and Gabbana sells The One in stores and online.

Nagel created The One to be reminiscent of the attention-grabbing woman who turns heads the moment she walks in the door. People want to be her, and they want to smell like her.

As with other Dolce and Gabbana products, this fragrance is a fragrance with character. It's specifically designed for "The One" who enjoys being the center of attention.

Scent Notes

Dolce and Gabbana The One is primarily fruity with an undertone of vanilla musk. It immediately gives off a fresh fruit smell of mandarins and peaches. 

You will also notice scents of jasmine lily and fruits at a secondary layer. The base of Dolce and Gabbana The One is complete with amber and musk.

  • Pros: Mild, subtle smell that is appropriate for most environments. The perfume is also unique enough to wear on a special night out.
  • Cons: The One can be more expensive than other perfumes, but a few drops goes a long way.
  • Sillage: Low sillage.
  • Longevity: Lasts a long time, usually between 4-6 hours.
  • Scent potency/ Appropriate for: Long-term wear, office, or a night out.
  • Price: Expensive but doesn't require as much.
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Who Would Like it

Dolce and Gabbana The One isn't for everyone. Some people may not enjoy how fruity or floral the perfume is when mixed with natural body scents.

Women who carry themselves in a sophisticated manner will enjoy Dolce and Gabbana The One. This scent is made for the woman who wants to turn a few heads in the office or at after-work drinks. 

While Dolce and Gabbana's The One may be a little pricier than other perfume options, it can last six hours. The scent is more potent than other perfume choices, but it's not too overpowering, with a floral overtone and amber undertones. 

The smell of The One is also timeless and classic, making it ideal for women who have grown up and want a more sophisticated aroma than what you get with heavy floral-only scents.

When to Wear it

Dolce and Gabbana The One is perfect for most environments. The fruity and floral main accords make it appropriate for morning or afternoon use. The powdery vanilla undertones are also great for nighttime wear.

This perfume is also perfect for special events. Wear it to a relative's graduation or a friend's engagement party.

The scent of Dolce and Gabbana The One is unique enough to wear at your special events. Wear it on a date night, and you and your partner will look forward to the enticing floral tones.

Where to Wear it

The sensual, smooth smell of Dolce and Gabbana The One is perfect for evening wear. Wear it to a night out with friends or for date night. The sensual, timeless smell is ideal for special events, including weddings or anniversary celebrations.

Wear Dolce and Gabbana The One to a day at work when you want to appear professional and classy. It's also light and casual enough for office wear.

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Splash on a few dabs before heading out on the town with friends. The smell is a great way to show off your classy style without being too strong.

Dolce and Gabbana The One may not be for people who prefer a more pungent floral scent. While there are certainly floral cues to this perfume, it's a balance of musk, amber, floral, and fruit scents. As a result, the scent may not be as noticeable until people get close to you. 

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However, if you want something strong the moment you enter the room, Dolce and Gabbana The One Gold may be a better choice.

Packaging and Presentation

The packaging and presentation of Dolce and Gabbana The One perfectly resembles what you'll find in the bottle. 

The packaging is stylish and sophisticated. It features a gold top with an easy-twist handle. The perfume itself is encased in a glass bottle.

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In addition to the classic packaging, the Dolce and Gabbana brand name is also across the front.

The name on the bottle also makes it a breeze for your partner to restock the Dolce Gabbana The One 50ml as a birthday or Christmas present.

Personal Impressions

Our Dolce and Gabbana The One woman review is that we love it, but it may be expensive for some.

We love the classy smell with the Dolce and Gabbana The One intense sillage that you get with other perfumes. The timeless Dolce and Gabbana glass bottle makes it the perfect gift for a loved one.

While Dolce and Gabbana The One price may be costlier than other perfume options available today, like Dolce and Gabbana The One Grey, the scent is unlike anything else.

One of the best parts of the Dolce and Gabbana The One perfume is that it is versatile and suitable for both day and nightwear. While we expect most people to make it their going out perfume, you could also use it for daily wear.

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Performance

One of the best parts of the Dolce and Gabbana The One perfume is that it is versatile while maintaining a sense of professionalism and sophistication.

You can splash on a little in the morning for an appropriate scent. Then, add a little more after work hours to better enjoy the floral and fruity scents for a night out on the town.

Dolce and Gabbana The One Reviewed: Classic, Feminine & Timeless
Selena Marc
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Selena Marc is a fragrance enthusiast, freelance writer, and dog mom living in Houston, Texas. When she's not writing about her favorite new perfumes, you can find her enjoying yoga or a morning hike.

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