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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 2018
££ Price Tier £
Indian Mount Eau de Parfum bottle Indian Mount 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 - Indian Mount EDP
Indian Mount chases Mancera Hindu Kush's smoky, resinous incense-and-woods signature and lands the broad strokes for pennies. The labdanum-amber warmth and guaiac smoke read true, but where Hindu Kush projects boldly for 10+ hours this stays flatter and skin-close, trading the original's funky, hypnotic depth for a more straightforward woody-amber drydown.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
Indian Mount EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 21% vs 42%
Spicy 19% vs 30%
Only in Indian Mount
Labdanum 28%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 47% vs 24%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Patchouli 53%

Accords

K by Dolce & Gabbana Indian Mount
100%
Citrus
70%
Woody
90%
75%
Aromatic
60%
Amber
75%
50%
Herbal
Smoky
50%
Sweet
40%
30%
Earthy
100%
Woody shared
70%
90%
Aromatic shared
75%
60%
75%
50%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

K by Dolce & Gabbana Indian Mount
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Indian Mount

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Smoky incense, resinous woods and warm amber-vanilla suit cold-weather wear, feeling heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its mysterious smoky-woody character leans evening and intimate date settings over the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
Indian Mount EDP
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