“Spicy tobacco for the gentlemen who still wear suits on weekends.”
Released 2008 as the founder of D&G's The One line — Olivier Polge's fresh-spicy-tobacco-amber composition later spawned the denser 2015 EDP. Grapefruit at the top, cardamom heart, tobacco-amber drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.
The take
What works
- ●Ginger-cardamom-tobacco is a warm-spicy classic in the designer space
- ●Tobacco drydown is genuinely refined — better than the price suggests
- ●Accessible price for a fragrance with real character
Trade-offs
- ●Longevity is weak — the EDP version lasts nearly twice as long
- ●Projection collapses fast after the opening
More from Dolce & Gabbana
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 53%
- Summer, 25%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 90%, best
- Day, 57%
- Night, 98%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
D&G
The One EDP
- Very close
D&G
The One Lace Edition
- Close
D&G
The One Royal Night
- Close
D&G
The One Eau de Parfum Intense
- Close
D&G
The One Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
D&G
The One Baroque For Men
YSL
La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Givenchy
Gentleman Boisée
Hugo Boss
Boss The Scent
Davidoff
Adventure
Banderas
Her Golden Secret
Dior
Joy
D&G
Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
You might also like
Popular with fans of The One EDT
D&G
The One EDP
Dior
Sauvage EDT
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel EDT
YSL
L'Homme EDT
Versace
Pour Homme
Hermès
Terre d'Hermès
Versace
Man Eau Fraîche
Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Burberry
London for Men
Armani
Armani Code EDT
Chanel
Allure Homme Sport EDT
JPG
Le Male EDT
Versace
Eros EDT
Armani
Acqua di Giò EDT
YSL
La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
V&R
Spicebomb
Rabanne
1 Million EDT
Dior
Fahrenheit EDT
Creed
Aventus
Dior
Homme Intense
Featured in
Frequently Asked Questions
What does D&G The One EDT smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Dolce & Gabbana The One Lace Edition (86%), Dolce & Gabbana The One Royal Night (75%), Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum Intense (72%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does D&G The One EDT last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear D&G The One EDT?
D&G The One EDT is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.
Is D&G The One EDT worth it?
At $95–$135, yes for this tier. Ginger-cardamom-tobacco is a warm-spicy classic in the designer space. Tobacco drydown is genuinely refined — better than the price suggests.