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D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4First · Dolce&GabbanaD&G Anthology L'Empereur 42012 · ★ 3.63
BySecond · Dolce&GabbanaByEDP · 1997 · ★ 4.52
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D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4By
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D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4 × By

Woody, powdery and citrus meets fresh spicy, woody and lavender. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4, blue is By. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4By
woodyboth
powderyboth
tobaccoboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicysecond
citrusfirst
lavendersecond
irisfirst
leathersecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4
IrisIrisBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonVirginia CedarVirginia CedarWater NotesWater NotesMuskMusk
In both
TobaccoSandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodypowderytobaccoaromatic
Only in By
NutmegNutmegPepperPepperLavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaLeatherLeatherAmberAmberGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepD&G Anthology L'Empereur 4 brings citrus; By brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list tobacco and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, tobacco and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4 is moderate on both, By long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointD&G Anthology L'Empereur 4 first, then By over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4+The One Luminous NightDolce&GabbanaThe One Luminous NightAdds amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy; shares bergamot and sandalwood.ContrastD&G Anthology L'Empereur 4+The One for Men Eau de ParfumDolce&GabbanaThe One for Men Eau de ParfumAdds amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy; shares tobacco.ContrastD&G Anthology L'Empereur 4+Tiare NightsZaraTiare NightsAdds white floral, floral and fruity; shares musk.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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