The One Eau de Parfum vs Optimystic Eau de Parfum

The One

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2015	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The One

A masterful blend of tobacco, amber, and spice that radiates warmth and sophistication. The One EDP is a modern classic for the man who wants to be remembered-deep, inviting, and impossible to mistake for anything else.

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Our Verdict - Optimystic

This is a decent, more affordable take on D&G The One EDP, offering a brighter opening and comparable drydown. Performance is typical for the genre-good for a few hours before settling close to the skin.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	18%	18%
Floral	8%	7%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	11%	10%
Sweet	13%	13%
Warm	36%	38%
Woody	12%	12%
Earthy	7%	7%
Animalic	4%	4%
Fresh	20%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

The One EdP

Optimystic EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 38% vs 38%

Coriander 31% vs 33%

Basil 30% vs 27%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 35% vs 37%

Ginger 34% vs 37%

Orange Blossom 29% vs 25%

Shared Notes

Tobacco 34% vs 33%

Amber 34% vs 38%

Cedar 30% vs 28%

Accords

The One Optimystic

95%

Amber

100%

80%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Tobacco

77%

70%

Aromatic

72%

70%

Citrus

70%

60%

Warm Spicy

52%

50%

Woody

52%

50%

Sweet

48%

Soft Spicy

50%

45%

Fresh

Powdery

45%

30%

White Floral

Amber shared

95%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

63%

Tobacco

77%

Aromatic shared

70%

72%

Citrus shared

70%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

52%

Woody shared

50%

52%

Sweet shared

50%

48%

Soft Spicy

50%

Fresh

45%

Powdery

45%

White Floral

30%

Performance

The One Optimystic

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

The One

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The blend of warm amber, sweet tobacco and spice makes The One EDP ideal for fall and winter, while the aromatic citrus top keeps it wearable in spring. The richness and warmth may become heavy in hot summer weather.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its warm, enveloping, and slightly sweet tobacco-amber character is romantic and inviting, perfect for date night, but its moderate projection lets it work for casual or even office use. Too rich for sports or high-heat activity.

Optimystic

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its warm, slightly spicy profile and moderate projection make it a great choice for dates and evenings. While not overpowering, its amber and tobacco accords make it less ideal for the office or active wear, though some reviewers noted it being versatile enough for casual day wear in cooler seasons.