D&G by Dolce&Gabbana

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Unique, strong, beautiful fragrance full of passion and self confidence.

rithacha

A kind of obnoxious commotion at first (in the way of most oriental-aldehydic-florals of the time), but don't judge it until 15 minutes in. D&G EDT is not to be confused with the loud 80s florientals that sing bawdily and can-can about your nose from the second of application until they finally come off; I think D&G marks the transition period from that time of un-subtlety to the milder fragrances we have today.

The aldehydes are not big and obvious a la No.5 or Arpege, but add a nice soapy perfumey smell. The flowers carry the composition beautifully. Very sweet, sun-ripened, and jammy with nectar and pollen and much flowery things. Not in a honeyed gourmand way, but highly FEMINIME, natural, and just-right. This sweetness is expertly set off with a light douse of green and spices. The coriander in this makes D&G mature and unique. Edgy, even, in a sophisticated manner of a socialite trend-setter. The spice carries through to the luxurious base, which on my skin is dominated by vanilla.

D&G is potent and long-lasting, with top notes that stick around, a prolonged heart, and a base that doesn't want to come off your skin. I wouldn't recommend this to a floral hater, but don't let the "aldehyde" in the classification throw you off if you dislike aldehydes (they're very quiet and well-blended).

Edit: I've been wearing this for a few days now, and I'm discovering new things; the opening reminds me of Boucheron with aldehydes. And there's something deep down hours into the base that smells like sour B.O. (no, I don't mean Black Orchid lol). This is not working out for me, unfortunately.

guest_alexanna7

My signature scent!love that my perfume project like insence...all my perfumes are inspire from dg.love rose and vanilla.and love tangerine on top note.just a beautiful woman perfume.sensual sexy confident woman.dark skin and black hair wears it better.mwahrvellous!

cinamatic

This perfume is wonderful. The initial blast is indeed too strong and so you're best spraying it as early as possible before going out.
I'm not great at the descriptions but there is something warm and musky about this perfume that reminds me of visiting old castles in the winter and sitting by a fire...I hope that's abstract enough!

nathalieZ

It is indeed a classic, very well done, feminine, a bit powdery.reminds me a bit of Moschino Couture..it wont offend anybody...it isnt my cup of tea though, as i had that edge of an eighties fragrance...

zvoncica

The One punched me in the face like Mike Tysons fist. My God how strong and spicy opening notes! Rarely was shocked like this, I think its all due to aldehydes, but I am not sure. A little surprised and kind of bothered by this stink following me on my hand, I left the perfume store. Horror continued while I was browsing shoe stores, flowers and spices kept fighting who is going to knock me of my feet.

Right after my one hundred thought “who can wear this” the agony stopped. I was covered with comfortable and cleanest and softener and soapiest smell ever! I enjoyed the rest of the day in luxuriant and calm company provided by D&G. If the first hour didn’t last like eternity to me I wouldn’t sorry the money to have The One.

vincy_gal

One of my favorite classics. It has great staying power on me, and doesn't turn stinky like so many other perfumes.

Nicole79

This is strong but sweet....gentile and feminine...with a surprising strong masculine note though...i feel it dark, sensual, sexy, dirty. I feel the top notes:mandarino, neroli, lemon and sandalwood, musk and...tabacco( my fav )...so it's bittery, clean and powdery...It's a fragrance for evening weare...because is quite strong and it has a very good lasting power !!! ( LIKE ALL D&G PERFUMES ) love it...

doctormod

Although I constantly consult Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez's Perfumes: The Guide (especially during my current period of transition--I ritually mark the passing from one phase [or girlfriend] to whatever the future holds by acquiring new clothes and fragrances), and although I think their witty reviews are generally spot on, I find LT's glib dimissal of D&G rather wide of the mark.

It's true that the top notes come on with something of a big bang, yet I think the supposed bombast might be compared with Wagnerian opera. There's something symphonic about it--as many notes here as instruments in the orchestra at the Bayreuther Festspiele--and while the instruments often combine in Wagner's music to deliver a sonic knock-out punch that can leave one feeling quite overwhelmed, there are also intricate, even delicate, layers of subtle beauty working harmoniously beneath the surface. You just have to pay attention long enough to realize this.

This is not, of course, the sort of metaphor one would use to describe a perfume that is in many ways simply a product of its time--and its time was late in the era of BIG fragrances such as Samsara, Red Door, Opium, Spellbound, Amarige, Poison, etc., all of which my friends and I wore with reckless abandon back in the day. Indeed, D&G can leave a mighty fragrant trail.

I wore it briefly in the early 90s, just before I had a nervous breakdown. (Not caused by D&G, however.) When I recovered, I decided to go back to my old favorites, L'Heure Bleue and Shalimar, as if to find strength in tradition. Yesterday, while conducting a domestic archeology expedition (it's never merely housework in the clutter of Chez Mod) I discovered a sample vial of D&G.

I emptied the vial on myself after getting out of the shower today. It was as wonderful as I remembered--a lush array of floral notes, so many that it's difficult (for me, at least) to separate them out. No matter, though, as the combination is so luxurious that analysis might well be beside the point. Late in the day--even as I write--I smell what seemed to be a trace of incense amidst the lingering scent. Although an aldehyde by composition, it has a strong oriental vibe as well.

In theory, I generally wouldn't go for a fragrance with so many floral notes, but D&G is neither sweet nor innocent nor faux-naïf nor cloying nor timid, all those qualities I find undesirable in both perfumes and women. It's been a joy to rediscover D&G. I see a new bottle in my future.

barbiot35

I've received it today and I'm wondered how it smells so deep floral!...I was expecting- with looking rewiews here- a really heavy and a bit spicy fragrance but this is really good.
And it's an exciting scent with being so remarkable floral but doesn't scream "hey, look at me, I'm sexy!"...

mypersonalharmonics

A classic scent of the 90's.
This winter that we are experiencing a 90's comeback in fashion and music, I bet that this is one of the best choices.
Oriental more than aldehydic, it has a vivid incense/myrrh aspect.
It really evolves. Its"next morning"trace is hard to beat.
Dynamic yet nerve-calming,I totally agree with missk on that.

milena

Used to be a favourite.A luxurious, sweet and glamorous fragrant.Staying power very good.

truffles

Bought this recently (was hard to find, has disappeared from a lot of shops where they used to sell it in the UK, I wondered are they going to discontinue it? Surely not.) I LOVE the topnotes that hit my nose with a pretty and unique citrus strength. However on me, with time, I detected a weirdness appearing from this perfume (maybe its the carnation - can't stand the smell of them) that I found offputting. I would say it's a knock em dead power perfume but one of the nicer ones. The D&G site describes it as having a masculine edge which I found to be true. Like their Light Blue I think its a masterful construction but as it was only the top notes that did it for me - and they don't last long - it wouldn't be something I would want in my collection although I love the bottle. Gave it to my mum, she loves it.

cattywitch

I love this perfume, it smells better then best. I've worn this one for quite awhile, and anytime I wear it I get tons of compliments from men and women. I also love the staying power of this one it lingers on my clothes even after they have been laundered...ummmm nice

Polymath

I love it, especially that basil/ivy thing going on. Thought-provoking. I notice that some came to this scent AFTER Light Blue and The One. Having used this one first, ist's easier to see where the other two came from, inspiration-wise. Use sparingly in the winter.

Fragrance

Hmm.. tried it yesterday.... Opening notes are very sharp and heavy...
first i felt like it's something similar to "The One" but when it dries down,It became something similar to "Light Blue" which i really don't like ...kind of soapy touch also there.

kastehelmi

Smells somewhat oriental to me. It opens with aldehydes, and like many, I am not a fan of them.

In the middle, I smell flower oil, but none of the flowers are very delicate-perhaps there are some, but it is all fresh crushed flowers mixed with some thick plant oil. For the first half hour, the fragrance is just too loud, too strong.

But I like this perfume, quite a lot! It warms and becomes a bit sweeter and the musk is allowed to shine more as it goes down the pyramid of notes. The dry down is a nice musky wood with a hint of vanilla. I would like to wear this scent during the winter, but I wish I could just have the middle-dry down. It's a good thing I can't afford this, because I would adopt this for December. As much as I love the smell now, wearing it every day for too long might kill my nose, so I would save wearing this one for special occasions.

Update: I don't like this at all, I tried wearing it a few more times and found it too sweet, heavy and overpowering. I love the basil in it, but otherwise this smells like something a catty girl would wear- soapy, sweet, heavy and STRONG!

CurlyWurly

I had it many years ago. It´s too overpowering and gave me a headache. Not my fragrance at all.

KalteStern

I was given some of this as a gift, and almost never wear it - the top notes have a piercing sweetness that reminds me not so much of soap as of undiluted laundry detergent. A real attention grabber, in other words, and far too unsubtle for day time wear.
Lasts for hours too,so if you get sick if it you are going to need bath or shower to shift it. OTT in every way -(and I speak as someone who doesn't quail at the classical Big Guns like Shalimar or Mitsouko)

perfumebabe

What I love about this fragrance is women between any age range loves it..My mum and myself love this fragrance beacause of the very very strong and powdery smell but not sickening at all...it rather makes yu feel like ur on the top of the world and notes in the perfume are texturised so well...it is one of the classic perfume around!
When I said strong it is not so strong that it will knock everyone out..its a pleasant strong smell yu will get complimented on every time. everytime I wear this I feel like I'm a grown up independent women who doesnt need a man to fulfill her needs and desires...or anything else. I would definitely recommend this scent to everyone out there!
The only thing yu need to do is be very imaginative and take yourself through the different phases of life..like what yu want to achieve and what you want to do..and how yu will accomplish them...Creativity and Imagination is a must before yu try any perfume! unless its a cheap nasty horible smelling perfumes.
Oh and the D&G perfume is a must have all year round no matter what the season is it works its way out to be compatible with the lovely atmosphere. Sunshine, Rain, Wind, Snow, Moonlight ..anytime!

renneyg007

This is probably the strongest eau de toilette in existence. I wore it last night to a club and felt I owned the evening. It gives me an incredible confidence boost, in part because i know i can't be drowned out by other scents. The opening is intensely soapy and can knock you sideways BUT stay with it as the notes explode. If it were a woman, she'd be strong, sexy and decadent. Sophisticated, playful, self-assured and a little wicked. She wouldn't be for the faint-hearted and although not always liked, always admired. Like no other.

Aysu

I received this as a gift couple of years ago.
When I sprayed it on myself I thought they gave me something fake or bottle was including a cleaning material or some sort of chemical instead of a perfume!! Later my taste about it developed and started to give me a luxurious feeling, it was smelling expensive, different and arrogant to me!
If you really want to smell different, you can try this, but if you feel yourself uncomfortable with harsh citrus aldehydes and cannot wait them to develop on your skin, then skip this one. I only enjoy smelling it in the bottle.

Mellyhelly

Sharp aldehydic citrus vanilla after-shave. Another D&G fragrance who got lot of credits and I can't understand why. It has a weird smell, no creaminess, no softness. A few years ago it was all the hype here. Ok, it was new and that's all. I've never found it sexy IMO even if men like it or simply got used to it like they get used to trends in general. This one smells to me like a wannabe: I wannabe sexy, I wannabe modern, I wanna be sophisticated, I wanna be fashionable...
Nothing of that. Actaully it smells quite cheap to me (or on my chemistry)

kugkng

I have it already after I try it on very luxury & glamorous alot powerful and gorgeous staying power wonderful sillage everything on it's extremely feminine....

Annie_D

Very clean but also sexy alluring scent without trying too hard. I sprayed it and my BF walked by and said "ooh smells like soap". I get a heavy touch of basil in the beginning and I find it energizing. After the dry down it becomes much softer but I can still sense the basil tone, on me it is a floral herb like soapy clean scent with a hint of alluring spice. I like it a lot, but I might save it for when I am a bit older.

vdxl

Sexy, Passionate, but please don't wear it if you're under, let's say, 25. You'll smell like you're trying to hard to get men if you know what I mean. If you are a more mature woman, it will smell great: jasmine, basil and rose are very well blended in this exquisite perfume

CUPCAKEDOLL

I had it so many times, and I love this fragrance. Is luxurious, clean and soapy, but also strong and long lasting.
The bottle is beautiful, so this is one of my favorite perfumes

missk

Never in my life would I have ever thought that a fragrance of this kind would sweep me off my feet. Normally I dislike powdery scents, but D&G is so much more than baby powder.

This fragrance is such an interesting combination of both sweet and sharp. The aldehydes aren't as strong and soapy as in Chanel No.5, rather they are softer and more delicate. If Marilyn Monroe had said she wore only a few drops of D&G to bed then I would've understood her completely. This scent is so incredibly feminine and sensual.

In my opinion, D&G defines sexy. Whenever I wear this I feel to urge to crawl up in bed next to my lover and whisper sweet nothings into each others ears. Because the scent is so soothing and warm it also does wonders in settling nerves or anxiety, meaning it would be perfect for those job interviews and first dates.

I love that this perfume is memorable. It's not something that people will forget the smell of when you leave the room. The lasting power is also fantastic, I can still smell it 7 hours after applying.

If you're looking for something clean-smelling, versatile, seductive and classy, this is my recommendation.

SandraS

I agree with PimentoSugars review. Its a great scent for office and city wear. Not casual, its sofisticated and imtemporal. It says "You can come near at your own risk..."

Great lasting power and syllage, it does not leave a trail on me, which I find great. Smells Luxurious!

I will like to add that the staying power is about 12 hours on my skin!

Russian

I totally agree with rheea oana and LadyJedi.It is too much,too sharp,it intoxicates me.
Maybe I sprayed too much,but I didn't like even the base notes,that are more acceptable.
For me,there is nothing classy or feminine about this fragrance.It's a boting one,unfortunately.

Krista14

It´s very glamorous and modern. I`ll buy it again. And I do not buy usually twice if it´s not so special.

LadyJedi

The opening notes are like a punch in the face - sharp and suffocating. The drydown is more agreeable but still spicy and heavy. On me it smells like some kind of herbal soap and makes me feel really old. Not my cuppa tea...

pimentosugars

Sharp, bright, memorable...this is a sophisticated perfume, with an immediate hit of aldehydes meeting green notes, muted florals and a restrained sense of citrus. Herbal notes for a city woman, sleek and cool and clean.

This scent is not warm, and it's really not casual; on me it is impressive and works really well for professional image, where being attractive helps, but smelling of boudoir or cookies will just get you funny looks!

Plus, I admit, I love the suede red box - that makes me smile!

ccoolbaugh

One of the best I have ever owned! It's a very long lasting scent and don't need a lot to grab attention. I will always have this one in my collection! Better suits me in colder months.

Angita

I love it! This fragrance is one that has surprised me it's a bit strong at first but as the day goes on the fragrance enhances a bit more to one's likeing. It surprised me to love a fragrance that's a bit strong but nonetheless I love it. I find myself grabbing this for day time as well as night time use. One of the best I have owned.

cognac

The only D & G i ever loved.There is something very feminine and modern about this perfume .The con being i havent seen them in most malls of late .

azuriiita

My first impression undeniable: this one isn't for everybody. Its a wonderful scent to stay in a strong sensuous sense of femininity.
Its for natural elegance's women :) Maybe i will buy it

scarlett5stam

I truly love! is the only fragrance of this brand that I love! it feels awfully good and very sexy and cool at once ;)

elaida_00

sweet..to sweet and too strong..but if u like the sweet perfumes is good for coldddd days and you feel very luxurious..very womanish:)

perryforever

I don't like this at all. Very strong and make my stomach turn.

woogyjones50

What a great perfume! I can't imagine being without this one. This is the perfume I get the most compliments on from other women. It's a strong one, no doubt about that. But it is also very, very sexy yet oddly fresh, nearly soapy sometimes. Very long lasting on the skin and it does not fade away quietly either: It is almost surprising how long this perfume will stay on yet still not smell faded out or weak. Not a perfume to wear on a day you don't want attention. This one can't help but be noticed.

JulieMk

This is an amazing perfume, sensual and a luxurious feminine scent

Vanessa Olivatti

It is my favorite perfume of my life, a luxury to be sensual and magic.

Aeternitas

I love this scent, as previously mentioned by zoka, yes, it smells very Italian. I find it to be pretty sophisticated and unique, and I like its strength. My mom gave me her bottle of this! She said she never uses it, so it's mine now ;p. I'm excited to add it to my collection. I definitely detect a lot of aldehydes and florals on me. I usually hate aldehydes, so I'm surprised to like this. It turns out rather soapy on my skin. The aldehydes make it a bit difficult for me to pick out the notes, but I think I detect mostly jasmine on me with the top notes of basil and bergamot. Very nice! Definitely more of an occasional wear for me.

Sicily

It is not bad, but it is totally average and ordinary perfume for me. Just like its bottle - nothing special, unique or classy about this one. It is sharp floral and also very boring. Nothing, nothing, nothing special.

takemyhusbandplz

I love Dolce & Gabbana. I first fell in love with it after I smelt it on my mother. I finally got ahold of a bottle from a very generous swapper. On me it has very nice tangerine, basil & sandalwood notes. It almost smells like a beautiful citrus basil triple-milled soap. Pros: Rich, feminine fragrance with strong notes of sandalwood, basil & tangerine. Long lasting with ever changing subtle notes. Only takes ONE spritz to last around 6 hours on me :)

Cons: Not for the faint of heart. It takes a certain chemistry to pull this one off. I have made this my signature scent. The lotion is heavenly. I don't even have to use the EDT during the day if I wear the lotion. I absolutely love this sophisicated scent. It always gets compliments from men and women alike.

elgab89

I love it, although floral sweet there is also a freshness to it due to the citrus scents. Very nice, ultra-feminine perfume.

zoka

Very long lasting and too strong for me, sweet, fruity and spicy... very Italian perfume ;o)

glitterz_2k7

my mum got me this last christmas, i havent used much of this as for me i find this to be very strong!! im more into sweet & fruity smells. however it is nice for occasions and it definitely lasts long. its in a nice simple bottle with a lid easy to use.