Dolce & Gabbana
2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Like grapefruit and basil tossed with coriander, over spiced orange blossom, drying into amber, cedar, and tobacco.
Main accords: warm spicy, amber, tobacco, citrus, aromatic, sweet. 2015 · Eau de Toilette
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Often citedThe Dua Brand
1 And Only
Dua sell it as their version of The One, with the same coriander, basil and grapefruit opening. They say they aimed at the original 2008 formula, so it may smell stronger than today's bottle. Nobody has posted a side-by-side yet.
Often citedDossier
Woody Coriander
Dossier name The One as the target and list nearly its whole pyramid: coriander, grapefruit, cardamom, orange blossom, basil, tobacco, amber and cedar. Nobody has posted a side-by-side yet.
Ranking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 2 of these link to a published source.
The Dua Brand 1 And Only is widely sold as a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana The One. Dua sell it as their version of The One, with the same coriander, basil and grapefruit opening.
They say they aimed at the original 2008 formula, so it may smell stronger than today's bottle. Nobody has posted a side-by-side yet.
Dossier Woody Coriander is widely sold as a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana The One. Dossier name The One as the target and list nearly its whole pyramid: coriander, grapefruit, cardamom, orange blossom, basil, tobacco, amber and cedar.
Nobody has posted a side-by-side yet.
The Dua Brand 1 And Only is the closest one we know of. People name it more often than the others, but not everyone agrees.
Yes, there are 2. They include The Dua Brand 1 And Only, Dossier Woody Coriander.
Each one is listed above, with how it differs from the original.
No. A dupe aims for the same smell, but it uses a different formula.
Cheaper ingredients usually show in the opening, and in how long it lasts. That is why we say how each one differs, instead of giving a match score.
Like grapefruit and basil tossed with coriander, over spiced orange blossom, drying into amber, cedar, and tobacco. It opens on Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil.
The One Eau de Toilette by Dolce and Gabbana is a warm, spicy men's fragrance from 2015 that has become one of the most popular men's designer fragrances worldwide. It combines Mediterranean herbs with warm spices, orange blossom, and a tobacco-amber base for a composition that is smooth, confident, and irresistibly charming. This is the fragrance equivalent of a well-fitted Italian suit, polished but not stiff, elegant but approachable.
The opening features basil, coriander, and grapefruit. Basil provides a bright, slightly sweet, aromatic herbal freshness. Coriander adds a citrusy, green, slightly metallic herbal quality. Grapefruit contributes a tangy, slightly bitter citrus brightness. Together they create an opening that is fresh, herbal, and clean, with enough citrus brightness to feel energetic and inviting.
The heart introduces cardamom, ginger, and orange blossom. Cardamom provides warm, aromatic spiciness that bridges the herbal opening and the warmer base. Ginger adds a bright, zingy, slightly sweet warmth. Orange blossom contributes a honeyed, slightly waxy, warm floral quality that adds sophistication and sensuality. The heart is where The One starts to show its seductive side, with the spices creating warmth and the orange blossom adding a romantic, slightly sweet character.
The base brings amber, cedar, and tobacco for a warm, masculine finish. Amber provides golden, resinous warmth. Cedar adds clean, smooth woodiness. Tobacco is the signature element of The One's base, contributing a sweet, dried-leaf, slightly honey-like warmth that is both comforting and masculine. The amber-tobacco combination creates a dry down that is warm, slightly sweet, and incredibly appealing, the kind of base that makes people want to get closer.
The One is a year-round fragrance that works for virtually any occasion, from the office to formal events to date nights. Its versatile, crowd-pleasing character has made it one of the most recommended men's fragrances in the world. A modern classic that lives up to its name.
