K Dolce & Gabbana 2020 Eau de Parfum
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The Perfectly Fitting White Shirt
In search of a new daily fragrance for the office, I came across the then-new K EdP in 2020.
My requirement: something unobtrusive, that doesn't tint the air in the entire meeting room, yet is perceived by my immediate seat neighbors as pleasantly clean and well-groomed.
K EdP has fulfilled this requirement for me better than any other fragrance in my collection to this day. If you are looking to draw attention and seek exciting complexity, this is the wrong choice.
K does not profile itself; it is the logical extension of the clean textile scent of a white shirt worn by a freshly showered man. I would go so far as to claim that in everyday life it doesn't even stand out as a perfume scent. Instead, it creates that very impression of cleanliness on the other person.
And the white shirt is also the perfect analogy for this fragrance: when it fits well, most people probably won't even notice it. Even the best tailored shirt is rarely the eye catcher in a well-coordinated outfit. However, if it doesn't fit well, it still ruins the perfect suit.
K sits perfectly on my skin. In a one-on-one meeting, it does not compete with the content topics for my conversation partner's attention. Instead, it sets the baseline and conveys seriousness and clarity.
Many reviews revolve around the idea that K is a boring, synthetic shower gel scent. Upon closer analysis, that may be true, and in that context, the rather low ratings are understandable to me.
But K is not a fragrance to be analyzed closely. It is so good in its effect and precisely for that reason so perfect as a daily in business, because it disappears into the perfect synthesis of clean skin (shower gel) and clean clothing (laundry detergent), allowing it to work all the better. Applied in the early morning to my head, wrist, and shirt, it remains pleasantly perceptible to me throughout the day.
A Prada L'Homme also evokes clean laundry, but it never manages to integrate nearly as well and, even when applied sparingly, still seeks attention.
Be aware of what you want: if you can align with my requirements, K EdP is a clear buy recommendation. The context is as important with this fragrance as with almost no other in my collection.
My requirement: something unobtrusive, that doesn't tint the air in the entire meeting room, yet is perceived by my immediate seat neighbors as pleasantly clean and well-groomed.
K EdP has fulfilled this requirement for me better than any other fragrance in my collection to this day. If you are looking to draw attention and seek exciting complexity, this is the wrong choice.
K does not profile itself; it is the logical extension of the clean textile scent of a white shirt worn by a freshly showered man. I would go so far as to claim that in everyday life it doesn't even stand out as a perfume scent. Instead, it creates that very impression of cleanliness on the other person.
And the white shirt is also the perfect analogy for this fragrance: when it fits well, most people probably won't even notice it. Even the best tailored shirt is rarely the eye catcher in a well-coordinated outfit. However, if it doesn't fit well, it still ruins the perfect suit.
K sits perfectly on my skin. In a one-on-one meeting, it does not compete with the content topics for my conversation partner's attention. Instead, it sets the baseline and conveys seriousness and clarity.
Many reviews revolve around the idea that K is a boring, synthetic shower gel scent. Upon closer analysis, that may be true, and in that context, the rather low ratings are understandable to me.
But K is not a fragrance to be analyzed closely. It is so good in its effect and precisely for that reason so perfect as a daily in business, because it disappears into the perfect synthesis of clean skin (shower gel) and clean clothing (laundry detergent), allowing it to work all the better. Applied in the early morning to my head, wrist, and shirt, it remains pleasantly perceptible to me throughout the day.
A Prada L'Homme also evokes clean laundry, but it never manages to integrate nearly as well and, even when applied sparingly, still seeks attention.
Be aware of what you want: if you can align with my requirements, K EdP is a clear buy recommendation. The context is as important with this fragrance as with almost no other in my collection.