Dolce & Gabbana 2021 EDP

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The One Gold For Men

by Olivier Pescheux , Michel Girard , Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Olivier Pescheux, Michel Girard, and Rodrigo Flores-Roux. The One Gold For Men opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Geranium, Cardamom, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Amberwood. Dolce & Gabbana's The One Gold For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously divisive, The One Gold has a serious identity crisis. Some call it an underrated freshie, others a generic mess. It's a fresh take on the 'The One' DNA that doesn't quite stick the landing for everyone, especially with its middling performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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The One Gold For Men 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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, mass-appealing scent profile and moderate performance make it perfectly suited for office wear, casual outings, and daytime errands. While some reviews suggest it's good for a date due to its pleasantness, its limited longevity means it won't overpower the room in formal settings or during active sports.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

A vibrant blast of blood orange and bergamot kicks things off, brightened by a spicy ginger zing. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of geranium, clary sage, and cardamom, keeping things fresh but with an underlying warmth. As it settles, a woody amber base emerges, blending vetiver, patchouli, and amberwood for a soft, masculine finish with a hint of clean, almost soapy freshness.

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