Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like The Only One
The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana (2018) is built around Violet, Bergamot, Coffee, Iris. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2019
The Only One 2
Shared notes: Coffee, Violet, Patchouli. What differs: Pear, Freesia, Red Berries.
- 2
Guerlain · 1912
L'Heure Bleue
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Anise, Neroli, Coriander.
- 3
Carolina Herrera · 2016
Good Girl
Shared notes: Coffee, Bergamot. What differs: Almond, Tuberose, Jasmine. Same family (Floral Oriental).
- 4
Lattafa · 2021
Asad
Shared notes: Coffee, Iris, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Pepper, Pineapple, Tobacco. Positioned as Masculine.
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Tom Ford · 2012
Noir
Shared notes: Violet, Bergamot, Iris, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Caraway, Verbena. Positioned as Masculine.
- 6
Lancôme · 2018
La Nuit Trésor à la Folie
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Pear, Red Currant.
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Cacharel · 1987
Loulou
Shared notes: Violet, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Anise, Plum, Black Currant.
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Guerlain · 1983
Jardins de Bagatelle
Shared notes: Violet, Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli. What differs: Lemon, Tuberose, Narcissus.
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Lancôme · 2016
La Vie Est Belle Florale
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Iris, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Pear, Black Currant.
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Guerlain · 1933
Vol de Nuit
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Galbanum, Orange, Jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like The Only One?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, The Only One 2 by Dolce & Gabbana is the closest: it shares 3 notes with The Only One, including Coffee, Violet, Patchouli.
What is an alternative to The Only One from another house?
L'Heure Bleue (Guerlain, 1912) picks up Bergamot, Violet, Iris in a different interpretation.
Which other Dolce & Gabbana perfume is similar to The Only One?
At Dolce & Gabbana, The Only One 2 (2019) is the closest, sharing Coffee, Violet, Patchouli.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.