The Only One

The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana is a softly luxurious gourmand fragrance centered around caramel, vanilla, and coffee, layered with powdery violet and iris. It unfolds as a warm, intimate, and softly sweet aroma that feels both elegant and cozy, resembling a well-blended café latte with a refined floral base. The vanilla and caramel are prominent and cohesive, creating a satisfying, edible-smooth effect without becoming cloying. While some note a faint bitter coffee presence, others find it more like a sweetened espresso or withdrawn coffee note rather than a full-bodied coffee scent. The floral notes—especially violet and iris—are powdery, subtle, and gracefully balanced, preventing the scent from feeling too sugary or generic. Performance is most accurate on cooler skin, where it lasts moderately long, projection is moderate to strong at first but fades quickly into a soft skin scent. Its warmth and intimate nature make it ideal for autumn and winter wear, particularly under colder conditions, and it has earned favor for daily wear in professional settings due to its clean, subtle finish. Some listeners report it as a lightweight or unassuming gourmand, while others find the scent instantly captivating and deeply comforting. It's often compared to Black Opium and La Vie Est Belle, but most agree it's less intense than Black Opium and more polished than LVEB, evoking a refined and modern gourmand aesthetic suitable for mature, confident, and style-conscious individuals. However, users with sensitive skin or those who prefer strong projection or deep, bold character may find it underwhelming or fleeting.