The One for Men by Dolce&Gabbana
For: men Designer: Dolce&Gabbana Olfactive Group: Woody Spicy
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After launching more than successful fragrance for women, The One, Dolce&Gabbana house will, at the beginning of March 2008, launch a fragrance for men named The One for Men.
Creating this fragrance, Stefano Gabbana was following the idea of creating an uomo, a very masculine fragrance, and a very classic one, "not a banal classic, but a classic men's fragrance that would last for years and be the type of scent that women adore".
The notes of this fragrance are composed in accordance with the Gabbana creator's taste, who wanted to create a woody-oriental composition. In line with that Gabbana said: '"I like spicy-oriental notes and we've never done these types of fragrances, it's a little warmer than our other men's scents".
Fragrance The One for Men opens with sparkling notes of bergamot, coriander and basil, the middle motes bring in cardamom, ginger and neroli, while the base notes create a very masculine trace of cedar, ambergris and tobacco.
The fragrance is created in cooperation with P&G Prestige Product and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF). It comes in a glass made bottle that matches the shape of The One for Women bottle, only with silver-metal neck and chocolate-brown rectangular top.
The model of the fragrance advertising campaign will be the actor Matthew McConaughey, who will next week join the designers in the NYC. When it comes to the choice of the model, the Dolce&Gabbana designers said that they wanted to have the sexiest man on the planet. And with regards to that, Gabbana adds that this is the first time that a model in one of D&G men's fragrance campaigns appears in clothes.
The One for Men will be available in the US as EDT in two sizes – 50ml and 100ml bottles. Besides EDT the collection will include 100ml aftershave lotion, 75ml aftershave balm, 200ml shower gel and 75ml deodorant stick.
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Scent? what scent? All I know is that I couldn't stop smelling the guy with a big stupid grin on my face...
(on a more serious note, the orange blossom with that northern cedary smell was a great idea)
(on a more serious note, the orange blossom with that northern cedary smell was a great idea)
02/21/10 17:23:03
one of the best i ever had , every body smell it realize its a expensive cologne.
the best thing is the cologne last for long time . awesome .
the best thing is the cologne last for long time . awesome .
02/06/10 09:44:43
I'll start this review with my conclusion. "The One" is a high quality, very pleasing fragrance that others will enjoy on you. I recommend it for the office, in cooler weather, and for a romantic evening.
"The One" may start out with a hint of citrus, herbs, and ginger but it progresses very quickly to a warm amber-cedar base with just a slight hint of tobacco and cardamom. One fragrance that it shares some similarities with is Gucci Pour Homme I - particularly the amber and cedar notes.
"The One" makes the user believe that it wears close to the skin. In this day and age, friends, that may be a very desirable characteristic for a fragrance. Like so many of us perfume connoisseurs do, I find myself wanting my fragrance to be noticed by all those around me. However, a strange thing happened on the way to the 21st century. Most people today prefer to breathe fresh, uncompromised air. So, I tend to shy away now from those scent bombs that arrive before I do. The 70's and 80's are behind us and what was okay then may not be now.
Sometimes I think my nose becomes desensitized by what I wear because when I'm thinking my cologne is too weak others compliment me on it. Every time I wear D&G "The One" I get compliments. So, it's obviously not too weak and the ladies really seem to love it.
For lighter fragrances such as D&G "The One", I spray 2-3 times behind each ear, the back of my neck and my wrists. After waiting for that to dry, I spray once more in the same places. Works for me. My application will be less for fragrances that are obviously more intense.
"The One" may start out with a hint of citrus, herbs, and ginger but it progresses very quickly to a warm amber-cedar base with just a slight hint of tobacco and cardamom. One fragrance that it shares some similarities with is Gucci Pour Homme I - particularly the amber and cedar notes.
"The One" makes the user believe that it wears close to the skin. In this day and age, friends, that may be a very desirable characteristic for a fragrance. Like so many of us perfume connoisseurs do, I find myself wanting my fragrance to be noticed by all those around me. However, a strange thing happened on the way to the 21st century. Most people today prefer to breathe fresh, uncompromised air. So, I tend to shy away now from those scent bombs that arrive before I do. The 70's and 80's are behind us and what was okay then may not be now.
Sometimes I think my nose becomes desensitized by what I wear because when I'm thinking my cologne is too weak others compliment me on it. Every time I wear D&G "The One" I get compliments. So, it's obviously not too weak and the ladies really seem to love it.
For lighter fragrances such as D&G "The One", I spray 2-3 times behind each ear, the back of my neck and my wrists. After waiting for that to dry, I spray once more in the same places. Works for me. My application will be less for fragrances that are obviously more intense.
01/26/10 09:00:35
Pure Vanilla-Tobacco on paper strip; different on skin - with a funny note of slightly rotten oranges :-). I like it, and a lot of girls my age like it, too. But - low projection, and sadly very poor longevity.
01/09/10 11:47:51
sweet tobacco with some amber and ginger notes thrown in there. really good. but i feel like i've smelt a variation of this scent somewhere before. Deja Vu
01/05/10 07:29:10
It's really nice, comfy, warm, sweet scent. Nothing extravagant...
01/04/10 14:27:58
this perfume smelt better on paper, however it does not smell as nice when you put it on, it smells somewhat less refined, just like most perfumes from PG prestige brand(not forgetting hugo boss).
a nice smell + diluted with stuff = disaster.
i would give DG a 7 out of 10.
a nice smell + diluted with stuff = disaster.
i would give DG a 7 out of 10.
01/03/10 13:44:51
In one word: delicious.
The immediate opening (to my nose) is a creamy orange with soft florals, and then a dry-down is a nice combo of cardamom and ginger (couldn't detect tobacco).
A little generic but what isn't these days? Still though, very edible and hard to dislike, people will want to know what you're wearing ;-)
The immediate opening (to my nose) is a creamy orange with soft florals, and then a dry-down is a nice combo of cardamom and ginger (couldn't detect tobacco).
A little generic but what isn't these days? Still though, very edible and hard to dislike, people will want to know what you're wearing ;-)
12/28/09 22:12:44
I liked it, but it just did not stay very long with me. Won't be buying another bottle.
12/28/09 09:58:46
it's an absolutely gorgeous fragrance. Highly recommended
12/28/09 08:04:17
I just received this as a Christmas present. I had been thinking about purchasing this for a long time, but other fragrances got in the way.
This is a rather soft fragrance. The longevity is moderate. These two factors are enough to drive people away. However, this serves my collection well. This isn't meant to be a sillage monster. This is meant to wear when you're with "the one". I've found that when I spray this on after bathing and moisturizing in The Body Shop's Brazil Nut line, it's heavenly!!! This isn't for the Lever2000 bathers out there - LOL.
This is a rather soft fragrance. The longevity is moderate. These two factors are enough to drive people away. However, this serves my collection well. This isn't meant to be a sillage monster. This is meant to wear when you're with "the one". I've found that when I spray this on after bathing and moisturizing in The Body Shop's Brazil Nut line, it's heavenly!!! This isn't for the Lever2000 bathers out there - LOL.
12/27/09 17:33:01
It's that soft perfume which lasts comparatively longer..However I agree with most of the reviewers it is not so strong which gives the wow effect..But someone who is going to smell it closer will have that nice musky smell lasting long and its better for evenings..
12/23/09 21:57:16
i find One very nice, i really like it ! but....it doesn't create that wow effect ! It is also NOT one of those perfumes that u can remember for ever !
12/14/09 06:37:27
amazing fragrance, unfortunately it is too soft, no one can smell it unless they are really close
12/11/09 01:09:44
this a night fragrance, quite, of mild intensity, comfortable, but not mark the person who wear it.
11/26/09 06:01:56
"Woody Spicy". Somewhat a creamy scent, warm and confortable. The One is not already "that one" for whom just said that is still looking for a signature scent (me). But is pleasant enought. Vanilla is not listed, but there is something a little vanillic here, at least it looks like that, or coconut? Nice to see that there is tobacco, although I just get some traces, if is really traces of tobacco what I`m getting from it. I prefer the smoky Guerlain Homme instead of this, but for me The One is much nicer, enjoyable, than perfumes like the last I`ve tried, including DKNY Men 2009 and Ferragamo F pour Homme.
11/19/09 15:47:07
this perfume its for real man real sexy man,best for glamourous nights
11/14/09 10:30:04
The One For Men...
For MEN! I personally find this cologne to be very masculine. It makes me think of an alpha male.
A strong leader, protector, and yet a gentle lover.
It is very woody warm and spicy.
Mature but not outdated.
The one is a classic, could be warn in a very large age range.
Very classy.
For MEN! I personally find this cologne to be very masculine. It makes me think of an alpha male.
A strong leader, protector, and yet a gentle lover.
It is very woody warm and spicy.
Mature but not outdated.
The one is a classic, could be warn in a very large age range.
Very classy.
10/25/09 16:20:34
I think I know what they were trying to do with this.sorry but no.
10/10/09 05:30:55
now this cologne is truly amazing! this is one of those colognes that if you put too much thinking that you want to smell for long it will be horrible. I always wear this cologne and get non stop compliments but a friend of mine once had cologne on and it smelled bad like oregano and very very strong.After a couple minutes i had to know what he was wearing and he said he put the one and he said he put alot to make it last, but this my friend can be something bad to doo!!! 10/10
10/02/09 20:17:32
D&G the one is one of my favorit fragrance, but is not best choice in everday use because it´s not fresh fragrance, but a sweet fragrance.
Normaly I use it at the evening specialy and It´s best time to use it and it suit at the evening.
Normaly I use it at the evening specialy and It´s best time to use it and it suit at the evening.
08/23/09 13:23:14
This is my HB:s all time favourite. He smells so GOOD in it!!!
08/19/09 11:40:33
The One grants you class. Very ambery/sweet/woody. You'll feel captivating by wearing this. Great sillage and longevity, in my opinion. I disagree that it's similar to Diamonds, which is awfully powdery and feminine.
08/15/09 08:45:54
very nice scent. it belongs to "mainstream" fragrance. we have a lot simillar scents nowadays - chic by herrera, diamonds by armani, euphoria by ck. imho those scents are grandsons of opium hour homme by ysl - sweet, woody and spicy often with oriental notes. those kind of scents are very safe - you can wear them in office (not overdose), formal and informal meetings and dates.
i really like "the one" but if you are looking sth new, different and original - sorry - wrong one.
edition: i really like how it develope on my skin. it's not to sweet - just warm, sensual woody scent with a pinch of spices
i really like "the one" but if you are looking sth new, different and original - sorry - wrong one.
edition: i really like how it develope on my skin. it's not to sweet - just warm, sensual woody scent with a pinch of spices
08/14/09 05:42:04
This is the best cologne i've ever bought. the notes are blended so well. its very sweet,woody and has a classy smell to it. It doesn't smell spicy at all on me
08/14/09 02:23:15
D&G redeemed themselves with this because i was through with them after that (light blue)crap this is the bomb!
07/23/09 17:42:08
Pretty funny.I wore it about two weeks ago to go with my wife to my mother in laws house(which hated me at the time).After that day she loves me lol idont know of it was me or "the one" working its Magic.
07/05/09 19:53:58
The best from DG line.
It is quite similar 2 givenchy pi neo, they were launched in same year, so which is similar 2 which i dont know.
Sweet, woody, dark scent. Good for special occasions. Heavy for summer and daily usage.
It is quite similar 2 givenchy pi neo, they were launched in same year, so which is similar 2 which i dont know.
Sweet, woody, dark scent. Good for special occasions. Heavy for summer and daily usage.
07/04/09 12:33:46
Such a smooth cologne... Very sweet and woodsy. The blend of grapefruit, ginger, tobacco, and amber is remarkable. It's also a classy scent. I personally cannot wear it on a daily basis though, just special occasions. I like the bottle design as well. It's heavy like a brick. Great for evening wear and impressing others i think. Good job D&G!
06/21/09 15:53:42
the few... the prouds.... the ONE......quite heavy perfume but at the same time very addictive .the ginger and the Tobacco
are very clear ....love it...have it ....use it
are very clear ....love it...have it ....use it
06/21/09 14:01:06
I really, really liked The One.
It is spicy, woodsy and sweet enough for a woman to use. As a matter of fact, after 4 hours on my skin it transformed into a version of Sensuous by Estee Lauder with an aromatic twist. The tobacco leaves are the best, along with much beloved cardamom. It does not have the harshness that some of colognes possess, it is soft as a cat`s paw...or silk tie...or dark curly hair.I think it can be easily worn during the day, though the best time for it is evening, no doubt!
It lasted all day on my skin, and a week and still going - on a paper strip.
Amazing!
It is spicy, woodsy and sweet enough for a woman to use. As a matter of fact, after 4 hours on my skin it transformed into a version of Sensuous by Estee Lauder with an aromatic twist. The tobacco leaves are the best, along with much beloved cardamom. It does not have the harshness that some of colognes possess, it is soft as a cat`s paw...or silk tie...or dark curly hair.I think it can be easily worn during the day, though the best time for it is evening, no doubt!
It lasted all day on my skin, and a week and still going - on a paper strip.
Amazing!
06/13/09 22:28:09
Its ok.But mostly for night wear.Very warm and soft-i can say its a calm down fragrance.enjoy it.
05/27/09 08:43:28
The odd thing is that this fragrance isn't very spicy to me, though I expected it to be. I suppose in comparison to other fragrances, it MIGHT be...but I actually get more of a sweet woodsy note. It's divine. It's not a strong cologne like Brute, for example, but the woodsy aroma maintains its masculine structure without being overbearing. I think the cardamom, amber, and orange blossom add such a wonderfully warm sweetness to it--almost making it slightly creamy. The combination of notes somehow prevent this fragrance from being too spicy/woodsy or even the other extreme: boring.
I can't pinpoint which part I like the best. That's how you know a fragrance is GREAT...because the notes are in such harmony with each other that you don't even want to think about the individual notes. You just want to sit and enjoy the beautiful music. And this, indeed, is beautiful.
I can't pinpoint which part I like the best. That's how you know a fragrance is GREAT...because the notes are in such harmony with each other that you don't even want to think about the individual notes. You just want to sit and enjoy the beautiful music. And this, indeed, is beautiful.
05/23/09 21:19:13
i really like it is the best fragance thet i have so far my girlfriend love it she found it veryy sexy i don 't know what else to say just perfect
05/10/09 12:20:36
Just bought it this weekend and fell in love with it as soon as i got it in my hand.Already got my wifes head turning and my father asking for it to go out!
05/09/09 19:28:25
Nice scent. I like other perfumes better, but I still consider this one as very good for a change.
04/26/09 15:22:58
I quite like it, it smell sweet and long lasting.
but somehow it make me headache for while haahaa, but i still love love it ^^
but somehow it make me headache for while haahaa, but i still love love it ^^
04/20/09 19:15:22
Wow this stuff is amazing - this may sound like a joke, but I got laid with this cologne.
At the least, get a tester from Dillards or something because this is money.
At the least, get a tester from Dillards or something because this is money.
04/07/09 00:20:37
I think THe ONE for men is so attractive to women, I love the base note sooo much. It's so smooth and warm and I bought one for my husband. He likes it also. I think it's possible for a sexy woman to wear it at night as the base note of this EDT is so alluring. I am so happy that I bought it to my husband so that I can always sniff him~
04/02/09 05:48:06
smells so good on paper, haven't tried it on, but the lady at dillards gold me sold on this stuff
the smell is addicting
the smell is addicting
03/24/09 10:10:37
It smells very good from the tester paper. It's a bit pricey right now. It smells somewhat like Vera Wang for men.
03/14/09 14:03:21
Very very heavy and sweet , i put it ones i went out into the club. My gosh i wantet to go out i couldn't breath anymore.It's elegant but very sweet for me, I prefer infusion from Prada or Dior cologne by Heidi Slimane. They are so unique and so dandy style
03/14/09 07:10:11
Omg! I love this scent! It's so unique. Very spicy and warm. But not overwhelming. Thois have to be my favorite of all men fragrances. Im getting this to my boyfriend for sure!
03/07/09 13:57:12
Dolce & Gabbana THE ONE is a cocentrate of elegance and sensuality. A spicy, oriental fragrance developed on the harmony of tobacco with refined boise notes.
A delightful oriental spicy scent that has a wonderful combination of grapefruit, ginger and orange blossom. Blended perfectly with cedarwood, coriander and basil it's a no stopping me now fragrance.
For the modern hedonist who never passes by unobserved.
A delightful oriental spicy scent that has a wonderful combination of grapefruit, ginger and orange blossom. Blended perfectly with cedarwood, coriander and basil it's a no stopping me now fragrance.
For the modern hedonist who never passes by unobserved.
02/15/09 21:56:00
This is one of my favorite fragrances for men right now. I have it. The lasting power is great.
02/12/09 00:34:10
I such really love this one.So elegant and warm.Smelling that ginger in the middle and wonderful musk at the end.This one is really special.This is my THE ONE cologne for winter and fall when i want to smell extra special.It goes perfect with my personality,elegant but still out going.And perfect for winter and fall too,but thats my opinion.And it smells pretty sweet,like grapefruit,but with more spicys.Not to much grapefruit dough:P.
PS.like the new picture for THE ONE cologne:)
PS.like the new picture for THE ONE cologne:)
02/06/09 19:27:20
The one for men has a powdery smell at first, sweet as well. But it leaves your nostrels with a rather intising sweet mysterious smell. Sounds wierd but i like it.
01/24/09 19:58:57
so great perfume so elegant ,for special ppl and nights ,that its real DG PERFUME not that ........... DG blue.For me that one its in 5 top list pefume for a elegant man
12/24/08 10:20:20
Smells much of musk ... very deep in sensation ... good for night wear ... for it gives a woody heavy smell to it leaving an elegant touch in you ...
12/21/08 00:11:52
Amazing!!!Its so sweet,so calming,so special,so warming,so intimating,romantic and sexy!!Sure,i only have a few colognes,(but i smelled a lot of other colognes).But im sure this will by my favorite for a long time.
12/13/08 17:00:27
well this is surely a good cologne. i wanted something for evening wear. After surfing the net for couple of days i found out that Spicy and/or Musky Colognes are the best for night time. More search time helped me note that Bvlgari Black, Soir, Gucci pour HOmme 2, Versarce Dreamer, Vintage John Varvatos, Obsession night are among the best for evening wear.
after testing all these and a few more colognes recommended by SAs in perfume stores i was left with Gucci Pour Homme 2 and D&G The One for Men.
well the first impression was, Gucci is better. but after about 40 mins Gucci almost dies and D&G becomes a different cologne which supprised me. still it took me couple of more days to figure out which one to buy and then decided to go for the D&G The One.
My girlfriend reckons Gucci is more romantic and sweet which is true, whereas the D&G is more Masculine and better for special occasions.
However i would buy the Gucci and Bvlgari Soir because they'v got their own style and i liked them.
after testing all these and a few more colognes recommended by SAs in perfume stores i was left with Gucci Pour Homme 2 and D&G The One for Men.
well the first impression was, Gucci is better. but after about 40 mins Gucci almost dies and D&G becomes a different cologne which supprised me. still it took me couple of more days to figure out which one to buy and then decided to go for the D&G The One.
My girlfriend reckons Gucci is more romantic and sweet which is true, whereas the D&G is more Masculine and better for special occasions.
However i would buy the Gucci and Bvlgari Soir because they'v got their own style and i liked them.
12/01/08 16:35:25
Great for evening wear. Will prove to be a classic scent. Similar to Davidoff Silver Shadow, with a little more spice.
Comes on soft, warm, with the subtle spicy notes coming out beautifully.
Comes on soft, warm, with the subtle spicy notes coming out beautifully.
07/31/08 16:12:10
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