Dolce & Gabbana 2013 EDP

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The One Desire

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Dolce & Gabbana The One Desire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. The One Desire opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lily of the Valley, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Caramel. Dolce & Gabbana's The One Desire carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly polarising scent. While some find this a grown-up gourmand with enticing caramel and creamy florals, others are utterly repulsed by what they describe as a burnt, cloying mess or a complete absence of the promised notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
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The One Desire Eau de 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Several reviews highlight its suitability for date nights and colder weather, suggesting its depth and sweetness are best reserved for evenings. While some find it office-appropriate due to a perceived soft projection, this isn't a consensus, making it a questionable choice for daily office wear due to its strong, heavy notes for many.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

The One Desire opens with a juicy burst of litchi and bright citruses, quickly settling into a rich heart of creamy tuberose. The dry down is a warm embrace of caramel and vanilla, underscored by smooth sandalwood and deep amber. It's a heady, sweet concoction designed for allure.

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