Is Perfume Parlour Strikeout II a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana?
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Strikeout II EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- K by Dolce & Gabbana
- Strikeout II
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dolce & Gabbana K Eau De Parfum - a citrus fragrance led by Cardamom, Sicilian Lemon, Lemon, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Cedar
28%
vs
33%
Lavender
25%
vs
27%
Patchouli
24%
vs
28%
Vetiver
24%
vs
38%
Geranium
23%
vs
22%
Clary Sage
22%
vs
31%
Juniper
21%
vs
25%
Lemon
18%
vs
34%
Cardamom
17%
vs
39%
Nectar
19%
Lavender
25%
vs
27%
Geranium
23%
vs
22%
Clary Sage
22%
vs
31%
Fig
29%
Nectar
19%
Cedar
28%
vs
33%
Patchouli
24%
vs
28%
Vetiver
24%
vs
38%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
22%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Geranium
Adds nectar, drops allspice and blood orange
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$59.00 plus sales tax
La Belle Perfumes - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$68.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 5.0 fl oz (150 ml) - $13.59/fl oz
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Strikeout II EDP
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