By EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1997 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Second & Last EDP
ScentArt
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of BY - D&G - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Nutmeg, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, leather
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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