K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum vs 261 Dolce & Gabbana K Eau de Parfum

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP

Dolce & Gabbana by Daphné Bugey
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261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
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 - 261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP
Keeps K's juniper-lemon-clary sage-vetiver spine but drops the original's tobacco base note in favour of a cleaner cedar-patchouli finish.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blood Orange 21% vs 24%
Juniper 21% vs 26%
Lemon 18% vs 26%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Pimiento 21% Cardamom 17%
Only in 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
Citrus 22%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 23%
Geranium 23% vs 23%
Clary Sage 22% vs 29%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Fig 29%
Only in 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
Allspice 24%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 35%
Patchouli 24% vs 28%
Vetiver 24% vs 35%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 22%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
90%
Aromatic
45%
85%
Woody
55%
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Citrus
55%
65%
Warm Spicy
50%
Fruity
Spicy
30%
Aromatic shared
90%
45%
Woody shared
85%
55%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Citrus shared
70%
55%
Warm Spicy
65%
Fruity
50%
Spicy
30%

Performance

K by Dolce & Gabbana 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
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.

261 Dolce & Gabbana K

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Citrus-forward top with a light woody base suits spring and early autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Versatile for the office, casual wear and evening dates alike.

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

Adds allspice and citrus, drops cardamom and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
261 Dolce & Gabbana K 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
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £1.89 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 2ml Buy Best Value £26.48 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 100ml - £0.26/ml Buy
2.00ml
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Perfumes Zag Zodiak Maker £0.94/ml £1.89 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
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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
Perfumes Zag Zodiak Maker £0.26/ml £26.48 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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