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K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum bottle K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Strikeout II Eau de Parfum bottle Strikeout II EDP

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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 - Strikeout II EDP
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.
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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
Strikeout II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 21% vs 25%
Lemon 18% vs 34%
Cardamom 17% vs 39%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Blood Orange 22% Pimiento 21%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 27%
Geranium 23% vs 22%
Clary Sage 22% vs 31%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Fig 29%
Only in Strikeout II
Nectar 19%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 33%
Patchouli 24% vs 28%
Vetiver 24% vs 38%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 22%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana Strikeout II
90%
Aromatic
78%
70%
Citrus
90%
85%
Woody
66%
65%
Warm Spicy
54%
50%
Fruity
42%
Aromatic shared
90%
78%
Citrus shared
70%
90%
Woody shared
85%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
54%
Fruity shared
50%
42%

Performance

K by Dolce & Gabbana Strikeout II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Strikeout II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
Strikeout II EDP
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