Fragrances inspired by K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Toilette
The original
K by Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share citrus, aromatic, and woody notes, K by Dolce & Gabbana offers a brighter, more traditionally masculine experience.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 13 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops ambergris and amberwood
Choose Riche & Royale Intense when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops ambergris and amberwood
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops ambergris and amberwood
Our verdict
K by Dolce & Gabbana and Kingsman share a similar citrus-aromatic profile, but diverge significantly in price and performance.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blood orange and cedar, drops ambergris and amberwood
Choose Kingsman when
You're looking for an affordable, everyday scent.
Our verdict
While both K by Dolce & Gabbana and Ra'ed Luxe aim for a fresh, aromatic profile with a woody undertone, their execution differs significantly.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops amber and chestnut
Choose Ra'ed Luxe when
You're on a tight budget and need an affordable option.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Labdanum, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops ambergris and amberwood
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Incense
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops ambergris and amberwood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Ambergris, Labdanum, Incense
The main difference
Adds artemisia and birch, drops amberwood and canadian fir balsam
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Dolce & Gabbana. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.