The Only One

I smelled this on a woman as she was passing me by in the street.. I stopped to ask what she was wearing.. I could definitely detect sweet fizzy florals and violet and some grounding woody notes. (The woody effect probably comes from patchouli and coffee together). and I thought this was so beautiful .. like a forest of violet flowers .. no wonder since caramel is one of its main notes and I love caramel.. it's what makes it sweet in a sophisticated way.. I absolutely love this but I already have so many Perfumes.. I might one day get it Edit: I got it in a small size and I absolutely adore this.. and now that I read the review above me I can absolutely smell a salted aspect now.. it is what I interpreted as a sweet fizzy note on that woman.. Thank u to the person above me for his point of view. It's so sexy yet so playful.. One of the reviews below me says the notes are wrong just because the official website lists other notes.. Well for one official websites aren't always listing the correct notes either. Or maybe they dont list all the notes. and I am sure i smell the rose emerging in mid dry down. It's not the star of the show but its there. Even before I looked at the notes I knew I could bet I was smelling a rose note. I can smell caramel too. The coffee mixed with certain sweet notes may give the scent of caramel though. Heliotrope may be that sweet note since it smells of bitter almonds and cinnamon. Mix that with coffee and u have a caramel ingredient. Try adding those ingredient to a cake sweetened with dates and u will be makin the most delicious caramel flavoured cake.

This is the first of my perfumes that expands my collection into iris, violet, and patchouli, and also my first blind buy! Bought this because I was drawn in by the coffee note. "The Only One" is SUPER sweet but I find it to be a bit different from other sweet/gourmand-ish scents. The caramel is very prominent but beautifully brought down by the powdery iris and violet. Personally I cannot discern the coffee note, if it's there then its beautifully blended with the rest of the notes. I think the patchouli base really makes it different from all my other gourmands, there's something indescribable about how great this is compared to other sweet perfumes I own, adding a profile that's a bit flirty and maybe a tad bit more formal than other sweet perfumes. I find it to be long lasting without the notes evolving as much, maybe in its final hours the powdery notes overpower the rest and I get a faint baby wipe smell, but not in a bad way!! It also has nice projection as I can catch it's scent while moving around. Excellent choice, 10/10 💖

I am having a personal crisis. As a self-proclaimed patchouli hater, never did I ever picture myself buying something that contained it, let alone a concoction that reads like a Frankensteined mix of several other perfumes I never liked enough to purchase. But... somehow the coffee and patchouli from YVS Black Opium, powdery caramel from Prada Candy, and some fresh and fruity notes in the same vein as Devotion/Light Blue/Burberry Her all add up to something I not only don’t hate but might..really like? It’s like the reuben sandwich of perfumes. I have never placed a more confused order in my life. *Edit. My bottle arrived. Ugh this is so pretty and addictive. Sweet and sensual and warm. The bottle is classy. One or two sprays is enough to last all day and beyond, no need to bathe in it. Not a daily wear kind of fragrance for me but something to have on hand for a special or powerful moment. I think it will really shine more in slightly cooler weather, but the freshness of the orange and pear gives it year round appeal as well.

Sort of tried hard not to like this as I bought too many perfumes I didn’t need another when I just got a bunch and all I wear is Narciso Rouge ! However those notes ,,, how can one say NO to this , violets and cofffee are 2 of my favourite things in life. Iris and pear ,vanilla and patchouli STOP ! This is a must have for me ! And to boot it’s a D&G ! The Only One is a smooth, creamy ,fresh and sweet well put together gourmand fragrance. It’s does resemble Black opium but I like this one quite a bit better ,maybe due to the violets and iris. Makes me feel like having a coffee with a vanilla desert wearing my favourite violet perfume mmmm So light and fluffy and addictive. The notes blend beautifully to a fresh sweet sultry sexy scent. D&G can do no wrong, the last release “Dolce Garden”was equally amazing if not better yet. D &G goes with the gourmand trend but has unique twists and great quality fragrances. I rarely smelled a bad D&G yet. Emilia Clarke looks sophisticated and sexy ! Great frangrance , compliment getter !

Sticky Sweet Caramel-Macchiato with Iris & Violet... I just have a sample of this, but I've tested it a few times now. It does remind me of Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent, but without the sparkly, sugar-crystal texture. All the notes are there, but the bergamot starts things off, and powdery iris & earthy patchouli are more forward than the notes suggest. Patchouli here is the deep, earthy, chocolate-cake kind with some hints of soap, rather than the sparkly, scratchy kind. I can smell the coffee, but for me it leans towards a caramel macchiato. This does smell like a popular scent, but for me what makes it unique is the absence of that sparkly sugar-crystal texture common in many popular scents (Black Opium YSL, La Vie Est Belle Lancôme, Coco Mademoiselle Chanel...). For this reason, it's a love for me, and I would say it's worth a test. Enjoy!

I guess it depends on how it reacts to your own skin. On me this is a warm comforting, luxurious, spicy, coco butter, caramel, vanilla scent. I don’t get any tartness or fruits, I also don’t get black opium, although I have been asked once if that’s what it is. I can’t smell any flowery element to it. It’s just delicious, sexy and indulgent. A warm hug on a cold day. I get complimented every where I go when I wear this! I love everything about this scent. When I first tried this years ago, I wasn’t a huge fan but it grew on me and is now my absolute fave every autumn and winter. This perfume does have a sweetness, but it’s more of a sexy boss fragrance. It certainly does project and has turned heads when I’ve worn it. This is a scent that lasts. I can always smell it on my clothes for days after wearing it,

This is vanilla and coffee mixed just the right way with beautiful florals. An intriguing scent, which I find absolutely gorgeous. I was expecting some kind of a clone of Black Opium when the SA at my local store first told me about this fragrance and it's notes. Luckily I was wrong and this is a very well made scent (and by this I don't mean that Black Opium isn't, I just don't need any copies of it) in which all the notes have been carefully balanced to create a very beautiful and captivating outcome unlike anything else. Beautifully fresh, mysterious, floral (iris and violet stand out to me, but they are so beautifully blended in), sweet and deep, all at the same time. Classy, elegant and feminine. Very unique. Thank you D&G for surprising me in such a positive manner with this scent!

I have tested it in perfume store, this Perfume seems that a big mature sister of "Black Opium", but rather more and more feminine sweety caramel powdry perfume than "Black Opium" without any spices or Licorice, well balanced without intensive sharp amount of Patchouli in the dry down. Elegance Classy perfume very suitable to wear at night, in winter and Autum seasons. Sure it's lasts long. I like to own this perfume one day. لقد جربته في متجر العطور، يبدو هذا العطر وكأنه الأخت الكبرى الأنضج لعطر "بلاك أوبيوم"، بل ولكنه عطر حلو بنكهة الكراميل بودري و أنثوي أكثر من "بلاك أبيوم" بدون أي بهارات أو عرق السوس، متوازن جيدًا بدون وجود كمية حادة مكثفة من الباتشولي في القاعدة. أنيق وراقي مناسب جدًا للارتداء في الليل وفي فصل الشتاء والخريف. بالتأكيد يدوم طويلاً. أحب أن أمتلك هذا العطر يومًا ما.

I am loving The One Only!! It is like a refined smooth creamy perfume, very nicely constructed, nothing strong, just smooth and oozing with charm..it is sensuous, féminine, yet doesn't scream at you...I find it more refined than Black opium , which is more thick with its coffee undertone...in The One Only the coffee note is slightly suggested, like the other notes too...the patchouli very neutralized also....it will be a dream to wear in winter...as it has a cozy warm aura...I detect no similarity to the original The One,Only has its own character, and what a beautiful one! A blind buy that turns out excellent ! The violet note is demure, it marries so well to a warm Iris..Can't detect la Nuit Tresor either, This Is better...this is a great new release !!

This was a blind buy for me and I was skeptical at first because of that sharp and unplesant opening note but I quickly fell in nove with it and now it's my go-to perfume for cold weather! It's not too strong, which I personally like in a perfume, and after an hour or two those sharp opening notes turn into a cozy caramel vanilla scent with a hint of coffee. Longevity is great too, I can still smell it on my clothes a day or two after I put in on. In fact, sometimes I spray my clothes the day before I wear them so that I can get straight to those subtle any comfy base notes. Also, although I wouldn't really call it unisex, I would't ming smelling this perfume on a man either. Overall, it's a 8/10 for me, it's definitely worth your money!

I’m in my powdery era, fully enjoying iris and violet notes in perfumes. I recently purchased this one and @LuxAlways down below has gotten this perfume feelings and what it evokes completely right. It’s so addictive, alluring, smells of vacation evenings, rooftop dinners on a classy woman with a bit of edge. She’s not loud, but when she speaks everyone listens. It is a masterful blend of powdery sweetness, a floral caramel, to me not one note stands out against another, but are incredibly well blended. It is amazing from start to finish, even when I don’t (or can’t) distinguish an evolution of notes. I absolutely love it, and for a D&G the performance is outstanding

Notes here on Fragranctica are not correct. From the Dolce & Gabbana website: "TOP The head notes open with refined hints of bergamot, melding with pear and freesia to create a vivacious, delectable, and unexpected bouquet. HEART The heart bursts with violet accords, blending with rich coffee notes, and charming Moroccan iris. BASE In the background of Dolce&Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum, notes of heliotrope, patchouli, and amberwood give the scent a voluptuousness which envelops the senses." So these are the true notes... Top notes: bergamot, pear, freesia Heart notes: violet, coffee, Moroccan iris Base notes: heliotrope, patchouli, amberwood

After getting a sample with a purchase for another perfume, I had those samples sit around for a while before trying them. But when I finally did, oh my. I immediately loved it. It’s exactly the vibe I was hoping for - a cozy, warm, welcoming vanilla with a hint of caramel. Vanilla and caramel notes can smell a bit cheap, but this doesn’t. It’s very elegant and elevated. It’s also a beast mode fragrance. You do not need more than one or two sprays and it lasts the entire day. Still noticeable on clothes after days. If you spray this once on your coat, the scent is going to follow you around everywhere in the best way possible.

Will forever remind me of evenings in Italy — warm air, glowing lights, beautiful dinners, and the feeling of confidence that comes from wearing something unforgettable. This fragrance feels luxurious in the most effortless way. It’s rich, warm, and sensual without trying too hard, carrying a sophistication that quietly commands attention. When I wore it, the men noticed immediately and the women wanted to know what it was. There’s something about it that speaks of elegance, quality, and understated wealth while still feeling original and powerful. It’s the kind of scent that becomes part of the memory of a place and a moment.

I had to double check that this was, indeed, Dolce & Gabbana The Only One, a cheap sample vial that I just threw in my cart with my Fragrancenet order. Such a well made fragrance, masterfully executed caramel note (they often tend to sound bitter to me). The middle of the fragrance to me is this gorgeous coffee and violet mixture, slightly powdery. And the drydown... oh my! Possibly in top 3 of my favorite drydowns - sweet and creamy dulce de leche with just a hint of iris fuzz. I did not expect to love this whatsoever, as I have never been a fan of D&G fragrances, but this is a solid "love" and a small bottle worthy.

The Only One Dolce&Gabbana is really fantastic scent! Very tick, rich, sexy... kind of sweet-gourmand, but not overwhelming. Imagine something like Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, but even smoother one and no white flowers... I'm very impressed with the quality of the blend and performance as well. Night and seductive fragrance with lovely modern iris and sweet-gourmand notes, I think this is truly irresistible one! The bottle is real class in reality! By the way, there is a fragrance by Swiss Arabian - "Cupid" - it got similar vibe to this new DG ;)Maybe Cupid is right between The Only One and Black Opium.

Bought this after hearing YouTuber KathleenLights rave about it. This was my first "real" perfume that I bought, and it smells amazing. It is enough for you and nearby people to smell it, but it isn't so overpowering to bother others (IMO). My brother is sensitive to scents and he mentioned that this one does not bother him. I finished the gift set I bought in about 2 years. I went on to buy a different perfume to try something new, but ultimately, I wised that I bought another bottle of D&G's The Only One. Would definitely buy another bottle (unless someone has a more budget friendly dupe).

I’m absolutely in love with this scent. First, I was too careful, because I tried it on a paper strip in the store and I did not understand it fully. When I finally bought it, I couldn’t be happier! I’m relatively new to perfumes, so I cannot write about notes, dry down and etc in the way that other users here do. But anyway, it may seem a bit heavy when you try it out in store, but when you actually wear it, it’s perfect. And lasts very long for me! Even in The end of day, I can still smell the pulses of it from time to time, and it always makes me feel like the life is worth it.

I like the fact that this is multifaceted and all at once. I appreciate the complexity of all the notes harmonizing together to create one very beautiful and kinda delicious smelling without being a too gourmand sort of scent. I get the florals particularly the violet combined with the sweet caramel and decadent coffee and it is similar to black opium but much more interesting and yes this one sits close. Not a skin scent but maybe projects 1 foot. It is one that would be nice for an intimate date or if you want to smell your perfume but don’t want to choke out the room!

I think my opinion on this perfume differs from the majority here. I absolutely love it! But I can't wear it during the cold weather. In the summer, this was my go to scent when going out at night. It was a super sweet caramel with some nice floral notes. I only did 1-2 sprays due to the heaviness of the perfume, and I got many compliments. Now that it is cooling off a bit, I find myself grabbing it less. It's still nice, but smells like a generic perfume, or walking into a department store. I can barely smell any caramel. I'm excited to pull this back out next summer.