Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP Review

I’ve always struggled to describe fragrances as I tend to sway towards a simple I love it or I hate it. For me this one is strong dislike. I first tried it around 8 years ago when my partner bought me a bottle for Christmas (bad idea because I’m extremely fussy with scent). And then my Dad bought one for me on the recommendation of a sales assistant. Nice try Pops!

Initially (for 5 minutes) I really liked it which is common for me, I’ll THINK I like it and then within 5-10 minutes I find myself showering just to get away from the scent! This was one of those scents. It’s VERY strong and cloying, it surrounds you in a thick, creamy cloud that you can’t escape from. The funny thing is that I love all the individual notes but together they produce something that I strongly dislike. I think it would appeal to an older audience who grew up with powerhouse scents from the 80’s. The strong powdery ones that invoke memories of their youth. Now don’t get me wrong because I crave a strong fragrance. Just not one that makes me head hurt, my eyes water and makes me want to jump into a pool fully clothed.

To me this is not vanilla at all. It’s something that I can’t describe because I can’t distinguish any of the individual notes. It’s absolutely bizarre and a strong NO from me.

I picked this up as a roller ball overseas and it is a great to keep on hand as a perfume wherever I go (but not as pretty as the full sized bottle).

The perfume is initially light and sweet but I find it's the musky/woodsy bottom notes that stay on my skin while the light sweet top notes disappear quite quickly.

For this reason I probably wouldn't make this a priority to repurchase as I prefer the sweeter notes. But I do like that I can smells a range of fragrance notes in it, which I find hard to distinguish in some perfumes.

This scent is for a woman who instantly draws attention not only with her looks but her elegance and poise. It is a sexy and alluring scent with has a floral, fruity, oriental composition. It's a sensual perfume that has a slight hint of vanilla and fruit tones. If I spray this in the morning it lasts all day, my husband can still smell it in the afternoon. I constantly repurchase this perfume it is one I always have in my collection. I would say it is my absolute favourite of all time because even if I get a new scent I always reach for this one.

This is an elegant, sweet, peachy scent. This was a blind-buy for me, I actually really liked 'The One' for men and thought this would be similar. It...wasn't really. However, I like how original the scent it is- it evokes an amber-y warmth, kind of like a floral peachy caramel and lasts for 2-3 hours on my skin. A very beautiful comforting scent, I would probably wear this at night for a get together with friends. The bottle really reflects what the perfume smells like.

I was given this as a gift, and I absolutely love it. I feel like the scent is a good middle ground between all usual scent preferences. Would be a great gift if you're not too sure what scent a person likes.

I am fussy when it comes to smells, I don't like perfume that is to overwhelming or sweet. This has a lovely scent that is long lasting without being to strong. Purchased this because I really loved the mens version.

I was given The One as a surprise gift and I absolutely love it! I don’t like perfumes that are strong and I’m very choosy when it comes to finding a new one. This is perfect for me and I have had so many compliments ever since. A hint of floral and vanilla in a blend that isn't overwhelming for people around me. I cant smell it once its on and that is the best test. I am so happy with this perfume!

If you don't like strong musky smelling perfumes or the too sweet floral types this one is for you. It is a medium scent with vanilla notes and a hint of floral tones. I have received Alot of wonderful compliments on how great I smell. I do not buy body sprays and instead only use perfumes. I regularly buy this perfume and use when I am going out to something as simple a the races and to have a change from my daily 4 perfumes. Great for day or evenings