K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum vs K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum

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K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum bottle K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
M Gender M
2020 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 - K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
A charismatic take on the modern woody aromatic, K EDP stands out with its juicy citrus, spicy punch, and signature fig-lavender heart over a robust, masculine base. Assertive yet approachable for versatile wear.
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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
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Blood Orange 21% vs 23%
Juniper 21% vs 29%
Lemon 18% vs 19%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Pimiento 21% Cardamom 17%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Citrus 27%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 27%
Geranium 23% vs 21%
Clary Sage 22% vs 22%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Fig 29%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Pimiento 28%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 34%
Patchouli 24% vs 27%
Vetiver 24% vs 37%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 22%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana
90%
Aromatic
100%
70%
Citrus
87%
85%
Woody
74%
80%
Fresh Spicy
72%
65%
Warm Spicy
52%
Fresh
51%
50%
Fruity
Lavender
46%
Aromatic shared
90%
100%
Citrus shared
70%
87%
Woody shared
85%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
52%
51%
50%
46%

Performance

K by Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

K by Dolce & Gabbana

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The balance of citrus and aromatic top notes makes it lively for spring and summer, but the spicy, woody, and fig heart/base give it warmth and depth that excel in fall and work in moderate winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its energetic yet refined blend suits dates and casual settings, while moderate projection makes it safe for formal events but a bit bold for most offices and not fresh enough for sports.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Adds citrus, drops cardamom and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum
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