Bottle of The Only One Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

The Only One

Violet, coffee and iris: a powdery, retro and sensual gourmand.

Launched
2018
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Perfumer
Violaine Collas

Fragrance pyramid

The Only One notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does The Only One smell like?

Launched in 2018 and composed by Violaine Collas, The Only One broadens the world of The One with a more powdery, gourmand signature. The opening pairs a sugary, almost candy-like violet with bright bergamot. The heart is distinctive: roasted coffee meets powdery iris, creating a texture that is soft, bitter and creamy at once, evoking vintage make-up and a milky coffee. Patchouli and vanilla add a warm, slightly earthy depth to the base. The result is a gourmand floral oriental with retro accents that relies on sensuality and softness rather than power.

When to wear it

For evenings and dates, especially in cool weather. It suits women who like powdery, gourmand, slightly retro scents.

VerdictA charming, well-built powdery gourmand, though its longevity is only average.

It belongs to the Floral, Oriental / Amber family. The Only One is one of 11 creations by Dolce & Gabbana in our encyclopedia.

The Only One: FAQ

What are the notes of The Only One?

The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana opens with Violet and Bergamot. Its heart combines Coffee and Iris, over a base of Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is The Only One for men or women?

Dolce & Gabbana presents The Only One as a Feminine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was The Only One released?

The Only One was launched in 2018 by Dolce & Gabbana, composed by Violaine Collas. It comes as an Eau de Parfum.

When should you wear The Only One?

Ideally in autumn and winter. For evenings and dates, especially in cool weather. It suits women who like powdery, gourmand, slightly retro scents.

Which perfumes smell like The Only One?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Good Girl (Carolina Herrera), Vol de Nuit (Guerlain), Layton (Parfums de Marly).