Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 261 Dolce & Gabbana K a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana?

261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP

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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 £
261 Dolce & Gabbana K Eau de Parfum bottle 261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP
£39.50 from
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Best value £0.36/ml (200ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - 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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT A 261 Dolce & Gabbana K EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Labdanum 36% Ambergris 36% Canadian Fir Balsam 27%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 52% vs 28%
Only in K by Dolce & Gabbana
Guaiac Wood 47%
Only in 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
Cedar 36% Vetiver 36%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

K by Dolce & Gabbana 261 Dolce & Gabbana K
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

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

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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds allspice and blood orange, drops ambergris and amberwood

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