Fragrances inspired by The One for Men Eau de Toilette

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coriander, Tobacco, Basil

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coriander, Tobacco, Basil

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Our verdict

La Uno El Uno Para Hombres by Fragrance World and Dolce & Gabbana's The One share a remarkably similar DNA, revolving around warm, spicy tobacco.

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Basil, Tobacco, Cedar

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coriander, Tobacco, Basil

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom

The main difference

Adds basil and coriander

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Orange Blossom, Ginger

The main difference

Adds basil and cardamom, drops bergamot

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Basil, Coriander, Grapefruit

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coriander, Tobacco, Basil

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Scent profile

The One for Men EDT the original The One For Men Oil inspired by

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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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