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

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP

Dolce & Gabbana by Daphné Bugey
89%

Chicago EDP

Noted Aromas  
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2020 Year -
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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 - Chicago EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Y for Men EDP (2018) - apple, sage and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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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
Chicago EDP

Notes

Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Blood Orange 22% Juniper 22% Pimiento 21% Lemon 19% Cardamom 17%
Only in Chicago
Apple 39% Ginger 32% Bergamot 30%
Shared Notes
Geranium 23% vs 31%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Fig 29% Lavender 25% Clary Sage 22%
Only in Chicago
Sage 40% Juniper 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 26%
Vetiver 24% vs 19%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Patchouli 25% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 22%
Only in Chicago
Amberwood 33% Tonka Bean 21%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana Chicago
90%
Aromatic
75%
85%
Woody
85%
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
70%
Citrus
45%
65%
Warm Spicy
50%
Fruity
55%
Amber
55%
Aromatic shared
90%
75%
Woody shared
85%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
70%
Citrus shared
70%
45%
Warm Spicy
65%
Fruity shared
50%
55%
Amber
55%

Performance

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

Chicago

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Apple-sage-amberwood versatile across seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office, casual, date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and apple, drops blood orange and cardamom

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
Chicago EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £41.99 The Beauty Store - 50ml Buy Best Value £82.55 Perfume Click - 200ml - £0.41/ml Buy
Lowest Upfront £4.99 Noted Aromas - 5ml Buy Best Value £32.99 Noted Aromas - 100ml - £0.33/ml Buy
5.00ml
Not available
Noted Aromas Maker £1.00/ml £4.99 Buy
50.00ml
The Beauty Store £0.84/ml £41.99 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.90/ml £44.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.90/ml £44.95 Buy Notino £0.98/ml £49.21 Buy Escentual £1.66/ml £83.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.66/ml £83.00 Buy
Noted Aromas Maker Cheapest 50ml £0.46/ml £22.99 Buy
100.00ml
Paco Perfumerias Cheapest 100ml £0.59/ml £59.25 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.60/ml £59.95 Buy Perfume Click £0.62/ml £61.60 Buy eBay UK £0.63/ml £62.92 Buy Notino £0.70/ml £70.46 Buy Escentual £1.15/ml £115.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.15/ml £115.00 Buy
Noted Aromas Maker £0.33/ml £32.99 Buy
150.00ml
eBay UK Cheapest 150ml £0.66/ml £99.30 Buy
Not available
200.00ml
Perfume Click £0.41/ml £82.55 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.45/ml £89.75 Buy Notino £0.48/ml £96.90 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.49/ml £97.75 Buy
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