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Dolce&Gabbana K by Dolce Gabbana vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense
Y Eau de Parfum Intense for the community favourite, K by Dolce Gabbana for the value.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesCitrusesBlood OrangeSicilian Lemon
Heart
PimentoLavenderClary SageGeranium
Base
VetiverCedarPatchouli
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
87%
Woody
74%
Fresh spicy
72%
Warm spicy
52%
Fresh
51%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
K by Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce&Gabbana is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. K by Dolce & Gabbana was launched in 2019. K by Dolce & Gabbana was created by Daphné Bugey and Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Citruses, Blood Orange and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Pimento, Lavender, Clary Sage and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. "K by Dolce&Gabbana is a fragrance that captures the essence of a man in his element. He is the king of his everyday life. He follows his own path, cherishing his family and loved ones above all else. Effortlessly charming, and not afraid to show his vitality, he remains true to his roots, respecting tradition while embracing modernity."The opening notes of the composition include sparkling blood orange, pressed Sicilian lemon and juniper berries. The heart reveals the pimento essence combined with clary sage, geranium and lavandin, while the base is woody and masculine combining the cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli accords. The fragrance is available as a 50ml Eau de Toilette and 100ml eau de Toilette followed with matching body care products.
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Notes
Top
GingerJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
SageLavenderGeranium
Base
VetiverPatchouliCedar
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
82%
Woody
77%
Herbal
54%
Citrus
49%
Earthy
48%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Y Eau de Parfum Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Y Eau de Parfum Intense was launched in 2023. Y Eau de Parfum Intense was created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Top notes are Ginger, Juniper Berries and Bergamot; middle notes are Sage, Lavender and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. Yves Saint Laurent’s Y Eau de Parfum Intense expresses the intoxicating moment when creative energy is released. As a long-lasting men’s perfume, the YSL perfume impresses with its masculine scent. Fresh lavender from Provence and the woody note of patchouli from Bali ensure an intensely sensual fragrance experience. The men’s fragrance of self-realization convinces in the heart note with lavender and geranium. In the base note, cedar wood and patchouli give the intense fragrance a woody note. Juniper berries in the top note complete the combination of cool and sensual.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (6)
Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetiverCedarPatchouli
Only in K by Dolce Gabbana
CitrusesBlood OrangeSicilian LemonPimentoClary Sage
Only in Y Eau de Parfum Intense
GingerBergamotSage
Rating
3.67vs4.18
Ratings
4,404vs3,624
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2019vs2023
Which should I buy?
Y Eau de Parfum Intense for the community favourite, K by Dolce Gabbana for the value.
- Y Eau de Parfum Intense is rated higher by the community: 4.18 from 3,624 ratings, against 3.67 from 4,404.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for K by Dolce Gabbana and "long lasting" for Y Eau de Parfum Intense.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for summer and spring.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Dolce&Gabbana is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Y Eau de Parfum Intense if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy K by Dolce Gabbana if value for money matters most.