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Clémentine California Eau de Parfum bottle Clémentine California EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender M
2016 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum bottle K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Clémentine California EDP
A truly gorgeous, photo-realistic clementine opener that is universally adored. If only that vibrant top note stuck around, this would be a year-round staple. As it stands, it's a fleeting summer dream, perfect for an instant pick-me-up - just be prepared to reapply often.
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Our Verdict - K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum
Divisive yet undeniably popular, K EDT is a fresh, citrus-spicy aromatic that promises easy wearability but often under-delivers on performance for some, making it a love-it-or-hate-it for its pronounced pimento note and 'generic blue' comparisons.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Clémentine California EDP
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 26% vs 29%
Only in Clémentine California
Clementine 40% Mandarin 34%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 32% vs 37%
Only in Clémentine California
Cypress 37% Sandalwood 31%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Cedar 35% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Clémentine California K by Dolce & Gabbana
100%
Citrus
87%
78%
Aromatic
100%
70%
Woody
74%
70%
Fresh Spicy
72%
Fresh
51%
49%
Sweet
48%
Green
46%
Fruity
Lavender
46%
Citrus shared
100%
87%
Aromatic shared
78%
100%
Woody shared
70%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
72%
51%
49%
48%
46%
46%

Performance

Clémentine California K by Dolce & Gabbana
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Clémentine California

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its luminous, clean profile and notoriously poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual wear or the office, where subtlety is key. It's too ephemeral and light for formal events and lacks the depth for a serious date night, but perfect for a quick, refreshing lift before or after sport.

K by Dolce & Gabbana

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it suitable for dates, its 'generic' feel and variable performance make it less ideal for formal events where bolder scents shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Clémentine California EDP
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum
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