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Dolce Rosa ExcelsaFirst · Dolce&GabbanaDolce Rosa ExcelsaEDT · 2016 · ★ 3.65
BySecond · Dolce&GabbanaByEDP · 1997 · ★ 4.52
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Dolce Rosa ExcelsaBy
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Dolce Rosa Excelsa × By

Floral, rose and musky meets fresh spicy, woody and lavender. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Dolce Rosa Excelsa, blue is By. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dolce Rosa ExcelsaBy
woodyboth
powderyboth
floralfirst
fresh spicysecond
rosefirst
lavendersecond
muskyfirst
aromaticsecond
tobaccosecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dolce Rosa Excelsa
NeroliNeroliPapaya flowerPapaya flowerRoseRoseTurkish RoseTurkish RoseWater LilyWater LilyNarcissusNarcissusAmaryllisAmaryllisMuskMuskCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
Sandalwood
Two shared accords:
powderywoody
Only in By
NutmegNutmegPepperPepperLavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaTobaccoTobaccoLeatherLeatherAmberAmberGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenDolce Rosa Excelsa brings floral; By brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Dolce Rosa Excelsa in spring and By in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBy is voted long lasting and moderate; Dolce Rosa Excelsa moderate on both. Expect By to lead and Dolce Rosa Excelsa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of By, two of Dolce Rosa Excelsa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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