The One for Men 2008 Eau de Toilette

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) by Dolce & Gabbana
Bottle Design Lutz Herrmann
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7.9 / 10 1316 Ratings
A popular perfume by Dolce & Gabbana for men, released in 2008. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Oriental
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GrapefruitGrapefruit BasilBasil CorianderCoriander
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CardamomCardamom Orange blossomOrange blossom GingerGinger
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber TobaccoTobacco CedarCedar

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7.91316 Ratings
Longevity
5.81099 Ratings
Sillage
5.71072 Ratings
Bottle
7.71095 Ratings
Value for money
6.9533 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 03/14/2025.

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Elysium

866 Reviews
Elysium
Elysium
Very helpful Review 7  
Perfect Excuse for Cuddling
I love amber, I love tobacco, and I love wood. Coriander and cardamom are two of my favorite spices. And orange blossom is a flower that I love in man's cologne. Thus, I seem The One is all about those elements, and I should like it. The brand defines it as "a spicy, oriental perfume developed on the harmony of tobacco with refined boisé notes".

The opening is strong with a predictable citrus-spice accord that disappears within a few minutes. It has a slightly boozy nuance on par with aged cognac. Then basil and coriander join, they are herbaceous and aromatic, but almost instantly, one senses a delicious ambery warmth rising from underneath. It feels mostly warm, a bit syrupy, and balsamic, with some surface fresh aromatic impressions.

The heart starts beating when something interesting begins to happen. The cologne starts to smell like freshly baked cardamom cookies. The spicy cardamom and ginger snap stage lasts a quarter of an hour and is enjoyable. When you think this scent can't get any better. The florals drop in to give this scent more depth and a slightly floral aura. Placidly the orange blossom appears sweetening the ground already smoothed by the notes that preceded it. A fruity and floral aroma seems to be present with peachy sensation followed by rooty licorice and strawberry custard, more as a background subtlety.

The One concludes with a pleasant vanillic, woody, and ambroxan accords that are present in about all the new 2.0 men's releases. The blend of these three accords is heavenly, a sweetly rich, slightly spiced tobacco. Tobacco militants should refrain from wearing The One: the dried and fruity tobacco that has so far recited a modest second violin becomes more tangible over time. It has slightly smoky and honeyed accents that evoke moist tobacco leaves well kept in a jar of glass. It is subtle, but noticeable and may contribute to the sweet amber stage of the fragrance, and blended with cedar tinge the fragrance with feelings of warmth and friendliness.

The One for Men has character. It has average lasting power and perfect sillage. It is forceful and appealing with a cool-weather vibe, ideal for cuddling up in the colder months. It is woody and distinctly wintery, yet not heavy or overpowering. To me, The One is perfect for any nightly scenario, but date night and close social situations are ideal for this scent.

For those who found beauty in a bottle of Vera Wang Man, The One might be, well that One!

-Elysium
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7.5
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Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 4  
A suave and sophisticated fragrance
I tried this fragrance out of sheer curiousity as to what Matthew McConaughey smells like. I thought that whatever The One for Men smelt like it would have to suit a sexy, suave, rich and egotistical man.

Well this fragrance sure does suit men like him!

The scent is kind of sweet but spicy at the same time. The grapefruit and herbaceous notes like basil and coriander tend to stand out a lot. While sweet, I fully recommend this fragrance for men, as it is extremely masculine, and dare I say, sexy.

I detect a slight vanillary note that tends to mingle amongst the spicy and woodsy accords throughout this fragrance. It gives the composition a warm and somewhat syrupy feel which is both unique and sensual.

The tobacco and cedar in the base notes, rounds The One for Men off nicely with a touch of smokiness which to me is the epitome of the perfect manly man.

The lasting power is not bad, however I do wish that the sillage was that little stronger. I'd recommend this fragrance for wear during the colder months, special occasions or when you want to suitably impress your lady.
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Oberon21

47 Reviews
Oberon21
Oberon21
Helpful Review 4  
the one for me
a very good fragrance that i ve appreciated since i ve tested it for the 1st time ,this is a spiced ambery tobacco quite sweet but not in a nauseous way like a-men or 1million ,this is quieter ,velvety and soft not power sillage or overprojection but stay for hours close to the skin
7/10
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SaleSobre

5 Reviews
SaleSobre
SaleSobre
5  
The one for dates
I believe there's a fragrance for every occasion. So, by that standard, I pick my fragrances just as I would other items in my outfit: according to the occasion.

With that in mind, this one is the perfect date scent, in my opinion. For a date, I want a seductive and manly scent, that is intimate. I don't need (or want) the whole city to notice me, just my date. And I want her to want to get close and personal with me.

The One is perfect for that ocassion. It's fruity sweet and and a tad spicy, which makes it sexy. Its tobacco and wood make it very masculine and confident. Finally, it performs just as I need in a romantic scene: at first, my date can smell it at a conversation distance and then, a couple hours later, she'll notice it close to my skin. By that point, I don't want a powerhouse that overwhelms everyone (including my date), just a confident, mature (not old), laid-back and sexy scent that invites to come closer. And this fragrance is perfect to that end.

If you want a beast that gets you noticed everywhere, The One isn't for you. But, then again, I can't imagine how could anyone want that in a date scenario.

To me, it's a 10/10.
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MirzAsim

21 Reviews
MirzAsim
MirzAsim
Helpful Review 3  
A Bit Fun, A Bit Dated!
Fantastic!
Let's face it, it smells good. The picky wife LOVES it, the eccentric husband loves it.

Yes, it's popular, yes, a lot of people wear it, yes, it's "designer" and not "niche", and yes, it's GREAT!!
Thankfully, there's barely any grapefruit to ruin the opening. It is exactly as described: warm spicy tobacco.

While the tobacco note is definitely there, I would prefer it to be even stronger with a little less amber. I have to find a bottle of pure tobacco essential oil and add it to this (hmmm).

People write about sillage and projection issues. Do you wear a fragrance for YOU or for others? If for others, then your opinion of the scent is less than worthless. Pour a bottle of CK One on your head.

If for YOU, then enjoy smelling the scent like I do.

But for the sake of adding some info to the review, a woman hugged me and said "wow! You smell...manly". I said "thanks, I know"
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AttlasAttlas 1 year ago
9
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7
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7
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9
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Had the EDP and now this. This scent is better to me. Less linear. Longevity and projection are decent for an EDT. Not as weak as I was led to belive
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Noname1876Noname1876 2 years ago
5
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5
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9
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Very good DNA, very likely, but only 4h of longlivity and at the end of the 4h only perceptible close to the skin
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 3 years ago
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6
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8.5
Scent
Clean opening with grapefruit and coriander. Then comes a very well blended scent of tobacco, cardamom, amber and a woodsy note. Alluring.
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HgscentHgscent 2 years ago
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A smooth elegant fragrance that doesn't disappoint, that most women like and is a good price - in other words a winner.
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TobiiTobii 2 years ago
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7
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7.5
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Interesting, I expected a warmer and sweeter scent tbh. Indeed a good date/going out-night scent. Will keep an eye on this one.
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HugoMontezHugoMontez 5 months ago
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The fragrance that made me dive into this hobbie. A great woody spicy scent with and ambery base. Sexy masculinity in a bottle
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RobbieXRobbieX 2 years ago
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7.5
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Classy, smooth orange and spices with amber. Moderate performance. It's just OK
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Nik604Nik604 5 years ago
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In the very end only your individual skin matters! The whole world crying about bad longevity, but on me this thing lasts 10 hours!
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MKvingeMKvinge 2 years ago
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Not very loud, but then again it’s a classy date night scent, you’d really only want it for those intimate moments. But I’d probably get edp instead
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ElysiumElysium 5 years ago
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I love amber, I love tobacco, and I love wood. I seem The One's all about those elements and the harmony of tobacco, so I surely like it.
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