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The One Essence by Dolce & Gabbana — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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The One Essence by Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana· 2015

The One Essence

8.1146Typically ~$90

Mandarin orange at first spray; vanilla is what stays on skin.

SweetFloralGourmandFruityCreamy

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Bergamot Lychee Peach

Heart notes

Madonna lily Jasmine Lily of the valley

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

89%

Spring

99%

Summer

88%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

98%

Where

Office

70%

Casual

100%

Date

98%

Club

72%

Formal

63%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

37%