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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed masterpiece from D&G's golden era. 'By' is a total crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent dose of creamy, masculine sophistication. It's universally adored for a reason: sexy, unique, and it just works.
A faithful-in-spirit take on Dolce & Gabbana's discontinued 'By', with the nutmeg-lavender aromatic opening intact and a recognisable sandalwood-tobacco base, though the composition overall is softer and shorter-lived than the original's dry, resinous character.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its powerful and long-lasting nature makes it less suitable for a confined office, but the sophisticated, warm accords align well with formal events and intimate dates. Many reviewers recall wearing it generally, suggesting high versatility for casual settings too.
Seasons
A dry, woody-spiced aromatic best worn in cooler months.
Occasions
Classic and refined, works well for the office and formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody, tobacco
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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