Dolce & Gabbana 2019 Parfum

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K by Dolce & Gabbana

by Nathalie Lorson , Daphné Bugey

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Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana is a Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Lorson and Daphné Bugey. K by Dolce & Gabbana opens with Citrus, Lemon, Blood Orange, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Allspice, Lavender, Geranium, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Dolce & Gabbana's K by Dolce & Gabbana carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably popular, K EDT is a fresh, citrus-spicy aromatic that promises easy wearability but often under-delivers on performance for some, making it a love-it-or-hate-it for its pronounced pimento note and 'generic blue' comparisons.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Modern
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K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it suitable for dates, its 'generic' feel and variable performance make it less ideal for formal events where bolder scents shine.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

K opens with a vibrant, sparkling burst of blood orange and zesty lemon, brightened by the clean, gin-like edge of juniper berries. As it settles, a spicy, slightly peppery pimento note emerges, intertwined with herbaceous clary sage and classic lavender, grounding the citrus with aromatic freshness. The dry down is a woody, earthy blend of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli, lending a masculine, subtly warm finish that’s clean and soapy.

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