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K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Toilette bottle K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Absolu Essence Eau de Parfum bottle Absolu Essence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
A Mediterranean burst of citrus and herbs, K by Dolce & Gabbana is a crisp, crowd-pleasing signature for the modern man. Effortlessly wearable, it balances freshness with woody backbone.
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Our Verdict - Absolu Essence EDP
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolute, built around smoky incense, leather, and a patchouli-myrrh core that lands closer to niche territory than the parent line. For wearers chasing the award-winning original at a fraction of the cost.
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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 EDT
Absolu Essence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 21% vs 51%
Only in Absolu Essence
Leather 49%
Only in Absolu Essence
Patchouli 51% Myrrh 49%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Patchouli 53% Guaiac Wood 47%
Only in Absolu Essence
Cedar 59% Davana 41%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana Absolu Essence
100%
Citrus
Leather
100%
70%
Woody
95%
Smoky
85%
75%
Aromatic
45%
Resinous
65%
Balsamic
55%
50%
Herbal
Oriental
40%
30%
Earthy
100%
100%
Woody shared
70%
95%
85%
Aromatic shared
75%
45%
65%
55%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

K by Dolce & Gabbana Absolu Essence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

K by Dolce & Gabbana

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The vibrant citrus opening and aromatic heart make K ideal for spring and summer, with enough woody depth to transition into early fall. It lacks the density and warmth to truly shine in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

K's moderate projection, fresh citrus character, and clean woody finish make it versatile for casual, office, and date settings. It is less suited for formal black-tie events.

Absolu Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Smoky incense, leather, patchouli and myrrh land squarely in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and resinous warmth would feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

A smoky leather-woody composition reads best for date nights and formal evenings where presence is welcome. Casual and office wear work in cooler months when the warmth feels seasonal rather than oppressive; sport is a non-starter given the intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
Absolu Essence EDP
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