Description
In collaboration with Procter & Gamble, Dolce & Gabbana is launching a new fragrance named The One Desire, a successor of the popular fragrance The One, launched in 2006. In addition to this debut scent, The One women’s fragrance collection includes L’Eau The One, Rose The One and The One Lace Edition. The new fragrance follows the trend of black bottles and its most distinctive feature is its carefully nuanced composition.
“This is for the woman who wants to feel unique, beautiful and sensual. She owns the room when she enters. She’s not just noticed, she attracts the attention of everybody and is sexy but not vulgar,” said P&G Prestige vice president Luigi Feola.
The One Desire reveals in the top notes a citrusy blend of bergamot, mandarin, lychee and lily of the valley, emphasizing the glamour and glory of a woman. The heart blooms with seductive tuberose which is cleverly laid out on the base which is made of caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and musk. The scent is designed by Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce, in cooperation with Givaudan‘s in-house perfumers.
The fragrance arrives in a black bottle with gold-colored details. The name (Desire) is also inscribed in gold and hand-written in the Sicilian Baroque style by Stefano Gabbana. Desire The One will be available as 30, 50 and 75 ml eau de parfum. The advertising campaign was photographed by Terry Richardson, and it shows the celebrity actress Scarlett Johansson. The One Desire fragrance will hit the shelves in January 2013.
Feagiania – :
It opens most of all tuberose on me. Unfortunately, I’m not a tuberose lover.
zakazdoc – :
Literally, zero staying power! Even the “poor” longevity button (30 mins – 1 hour) would be an exaggeration.
Sillage is similarly overstated.
Nice bottle, though.
zero216 – :
This is a very sweet, soft and gentle scent. I mostly smell caramel, and maybe the floral notes which stop it from being cloyingly sweet. I was never a fan of the original, but absolutely adore this one. I have worn it all year around and think it can be a great signature scent. It smells classy, elegant and expensive to me. It has depth to it that makes it alluring and sexy and I love wearing it for a date night. It lasts good 6 hours on my skin. The bottle looks super fancy and need to get a back up quickly, before this beauty disappears!
Mania – :
In addition to what 227jaman posted below, Procter&Gamble specializes in a wide range of cleaning agents, personal care and hygienics products most loaded with some dangerous chemicals which alter our hormones after chronic use.
Rumor has it that Sicily was discontinued due to the heavy chemicals in the formula which many women complained of headaches…To my surprise, I remember having a headache each time I wore Sicily. This should tell us something…
seed818 – :
Proctor and gamble involved with this company?? No thank you, they are responsible for some of the most horrific animal testing ever. Please don’t support cruelty!
man-in-black – :
If your looking for something cheaper. Jessica Simpson fancy def resembles this. That powdery musk caramel is the top note so yummy and beautiful!
Aeks – :
My previous review seemed a negative one but what I truely think about this perfume is that it smells heavenly gorgeous.so lovely that I can’t believe someone dislikes it(unless you really hate sweet scents)
it’s sweet but not a thick,cloying sweetness.caramel is there somewhere but it’s not the most prominent note to my nose.and it’s not one of those caramels smelling like burnt sugar or a dense,syrupy one.I prefer it to original The One because it’s less fruity.it has a fruity undertone but it doesn’t shout litchi or peach or whatever.tuberose and sandalwood act the same.they’re there without being overpowering and making it an overly woody or a heavy white floral scent.everything melts in to create a creamy,sweet,soft and super-feminine scent.
What was disappointing for me in first test was that I expected a darker version of “The One”.something with a heavy caramel and huge sillage.it’s not what I expected but this doesn’t make it any less beautiful.
I still prefer “The One L’eau” flanker because it has one of the most beautiful lily notes I have ever sniffed and probably that made my expectations high
Now I’ve decided to give away my full bottle of the one desire just because a friend offered me “trussardi inside”which I wanted for a long time and I’m dying to try it.in other case I would never swap this lovely perfume.yes,I don’t find it ground breaking and I’m not happy with it’s moderate projection,but I still believe that it smells sooo lovely
And it has a classy,heavy bottle.deciding to give this one away was a difficult decision
bky588Unlogrere – :
It’s just too sweet for me and I hate lychee. I received it as a gift.
It would be perfect for anyone who loves a gourmand and caramel. I agree it’s like a sexy marshmallow – which isn’t my vibe.
PM me if you want my bottle.
Xeroxjcgfp – :
I was expecting Desire to be a variation on The One, but it’s also a gourmand variation on D&G pour Femme and D&G pour Femme Intense. Crazy but true. Clearly these fragrances are all sisters.
барон – :
You have to let this one develop for a minute or three so that all the notes settle down and that the caramel-litchi combo starts to pop, because for me, the first few minutes feels like the tuberose is trying to push everyone else off stage and be the star.
This feels very appropriate for winter and cold days. For something extra cozy, try layering with Hermes’s Elixir or Eau des Merveilles. Floriental semi-gourmand caramel+litchi plus woodsy orange+amber notes combined feels like a bright beautiful Christmas morning with crisp fresh snow outside when you are nice and warm at home.(There is already amber and mandarin in here so all we’re doing is amplifying those notes and adding more texture.)
159al – :
I had a sample of this & LOVED IT. I describe it as “sexy marshmallow”.
нгкфнф – :
Just got this one at TJ Maxx. Have never sampled it. The scent is spicy and at the same time creamy. Very nice. Happy to have purchased it.
artemchep – :
As caramel love I can honestly say
This is DIFFERENT than any other caramel scent I have ever owned ..
It mightnot be my most fav
Or not that Wow colmplement getter
But it is different n more unique than any other caramlized fragrance I own
Over all rate : 7.5/10
Uniquness 8/10
Long ladting 6.5/10
Silage : 6/10
ShIfssharika – :
I really like this one, it’s like a more sophisticated and mature Viva La Juicy. I don’t often like caramel in a fragrance, it almost always smells weird and synthetic and nothing like real caramel to me. I like it here though. Desire is a beautiful fruity tuberose with a creamy sandal base. The silage is so so. I am crossing my fingers for better longevity then others have mentioned. Will update later
UPDATE: I have to agree that the silage/longevity is pretty terrible with this one. Another thing it has in common with Viva la Juicy. You will need to frequently touch up throughout the day while wearing this one.
kinole – :
Every note in the pyramid shows up in this fragrance, and they all blend into a clearly identifiable version of the original The One. For that reason, I can never bring myself to let go of my bottle even though I rarely reach for it. Also, the bottle is freaking gorgeous. So chic, elegant, mysterious. Heavy in the hand. Sometimes I take it down off my perfume shelf and just…hold it.
That being said, something in this one clashes (slightly) with my skin chemistry, and I get an almost painful metallic sharpness while the top notes burn off. Some interaction of Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley, if I had to guess. It’s not there with the initial blast but rather creeps in around 5 minutes later, and hangs on for a solid 15 minutes thereafter, during which time I really want to go wash it off. This happens. Every. Time.
Thankfully, once I’m 20-30 minutes in there’s only tuberose, musky vanilla and burnt sugar, still with a little bit of “The One” DNA.
I agree with all other reviewers who pegged this as a good “night time” fragrance. It’s great for an evening out, when you may want to smell a little bit bolder and richer than usual, but by the time you get back in the house it gets very close and sensual. It also makes a great day-time scent for when you want to add a dash of classy Va-Va-Voom.
nmo129intitytek – :
This is a beautiful perfumer’s fantasy tuberose. It’s amazing how something can smell so clearly tuberose without actually smelling like the flower.
Of course that is because the litchi, lily of the valley, and caramel have bonded with it to create a dressed up version. It’s pleasant and interesting and not too perfumey. If I didn’t know tuberose I might think it was a solofluer.
The opening citruses are interestingly done. Sparkling is a really good descriptor. I actually thought there were spices in the opening. Someone mentioned a plum note and I could smell that too.
The result is a complex and clean smelling tuberose. This could be a good tuberose for those who find it too heady.
Irin1975 – :
I love,love,love D&G the one l’eau so I couldn’t resist it’s darker sister.I expected to like this one more,as I usually prefer everything to be louder,sweeter,heavier but not this time.I still like l’eau version more,perhaps because of it’s gorgeous dominant lily but not that I dislike desire version.it’s good.a nice blend of sweet notes,florals and fruits.it’s feminine,likable,even kind of sensual but I wouldn’t buy it if I tried it first,or I’d exchange it with another bottle of D&G the one l’eau
The one desire is sweet but I can’t pickup caramel,it has a White floral heart but I can’t detect tuberose specifically and I think this,non descript notes is what puts me off
I’m going to give it more chance to see whether it grows on me or not
By the way longevity and silage are moderate at their bests
cunsellastume – :
I could bathe in this stuff. Its a creamy Jasmin dream. I love to wear this to bed. Its increadibly comforting.
armboy777 – :
I used up the sample but I got no caramel
it’s a citrusy litchi for me above other notes
and the scent has a dark, sour bitterness to it; it’s almost inky
nikntn – :
I get a bit of a citrusy floral opening, then it fades, later I get caramel, almost like what I expected juicy couture gold to be.
Lasts ages but very quietly. Fine if you don’t have other similar scents
dmit-mocretzov – :
I got a tiny sample of this one and I’m like super disappointed. What caramel, what vanilla…it’s straight up white floral… Nothing but lily of the valley and tuberose…Am I the only one like this? I’m not buying it full size.
alexklim1983 – :
This is a grown-up gourmand. It’s seductive, sultry,, sexy, and refined. It’s has class and safistication. It’s a well blended gourmand. This would be Great for a date night fragrance. It blends the charm of sweetness with sex appeal. It’s a nice floral, with musk. The fruit takes a back seat. However it is noticeable. The caramel and vanilla are a power house, but I get most of it in the dry down. Also, in the dry down you get a subtle powder, but it’s not a lot of powder. It’s just a pinch. The projection is good, sillage is average, and the longevity I give a 3 out of 5. If you want to smell of a lady with confidence, and elegance, this is for you. Xo
Borland – :
Sweet, powdery nighttime version of the original the one by dolce and gabbana. A beautiful powdery, caramel, tuberose, vanilla scent. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the lasting power of the original which is really saddening because (when it comes to my skin) perfumes have almost half the lasting power than most people say/imply it does – the original ‘the one’ was one perfume that actually lasted on me. But while desire is on your body, it’s amazing. Sexy, nighttime scent.
nik6851 – :
My husband, bless him, bought me this for Xmas. Love the scent, love it right out of the bottle, love it for the first 5 minutes and then….pffft! it disappears! I have never experienced a scent that goes AWOL on my skin so quickly. Happily, others on this review don’t seem to have this regrettable experience but thought I would share mine. No problems with the aroma, it’s delightful. Just don’t get to enjoy it for very long….sigh.
ttank – :
This is indeed sweet and vanillic, but also VERY powdery and thick, sultry. More mature than expected.
Snikes13 – :
I just love this perfume! when i fist saw this Black bottle with this simple yet elegant and rich black stopper on it (which reminded me of an Onyx stone) it sort of whispered to me “Im mysterious” But when I sprayed some on I thought it was just like anything else. However, I would sniff my wrist every now and then and with every sniff let me tell you that there was a “moan”. The notes? I don’t have a damn clue, it just smells really good and makes me feel sexier.
Shurikson – :
The first blast of sweet caramel calms down into what smells like freshly cut roses–seriously, it seems I’m smelling the real thing! Then after about 15 minutes, some caramel and vanilla start to peek out from behind the floral. It’s rich and beautiful, like a long, luxurious winter coat.
dm_sh_off – :
i dont know what to say yet.. i got this 3 weeks ago and sprayed it once. for me it smells like vanilla noir. or dark vanilla. it is good for night time and cold weather.
Fredy_BackSlash – :
That dreaded tuberose note on me makes me feel only tuberose in this , since my skin amps tuberose to the max.Wish I could smell the vanilla and caramel.Lasts for a long time, 7 hours plus with heavy sillage for about 2h 30.
waleraya – :
The One Desire smells like a very clean gourmand perfume. The vanilla and caramel are definitely there but the citrus, lychee and sandalwood clean it up making it a daytime office appropriate scent. Longevity could be better lasting about 4 hours.
Shurupchik – :
There’s a hint of sweetness in the opening, but it settles into bitter citrus before fading away shortly after. Very, very little sillage/longevity on me – I couldn’t smell it at all unless my nose was directly on my skin. I’m a big fan of tuberose, so I was hoping for more from this one, but I could barely detect it. The quality of this one reminded me a lot of Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete by Dior, which was all citrus before dissipating almost immediately.
GoldenXM – :
This has way way to much lily of the valley in it and smells quite sharp and unpleasant it smells like the perfume has turnt bad even though it hasn’t such a shame the one is one of my fave perfumes but this is quite dissapointing none of the notes blend together nice and smoothly like the one it’s just go sharp and unpleasant
simple_fission – :
Yikes, this smells like cat pee on me the first 10 minutes. Thankfully, it dries down to a nice caramel fragrance, but not a sticky, creamy, soft, butter caramel. It’s more a light, hard caramel flavored candy.
spirinAV – :
I did a review for D&G The One months ago. It’s full of ‘ballons’ and I am so happy that people agreed with me. To bring a quick review in a few words: “D&G The one is not actually the one, but the summer one.”
It smells exactly how Greek summer nights at islands do. A pure rich cream with floral undertone applied in a sun-tanned skin. Very good sillage but amazing lasting power. White clothes, gold accesories, desire for impression. Why I am saying all this? No, I don’t want to confuse you or mix the original with Desire edition.
D&G The One-Desire smells identically to the classic, they share the same feelings/base BUT, Desire is softer, less heavy, a bit more simple, a touch of caramelly vanilla. It’s ideal for the younger fans of the original. Less dressy more casual. If you know already original and you want a softer and more ‘sweet’ edition, this could be a blind buy that will not dissapoint you. All in all, I like it but if I had to do a huge ‘boom’ in around noses, I would choose the original.
angryy – :
The One, as much as I loved it sniffing the bottle, once on my skin it screamed NO… I wonder if I can pull this on off? I do have and LOVE Rose The One…
Noid163iq – :
This is a very elegant perfume – from the black bottle with its strong lines and gilded lid to the beautifully formulated scent. This is a “little black dress” perfume – classy and sophisticated, though not necessarily the biggest head-turner at the party. I love that this a “fruity floral” with enough of a dark base to not smell too sweet. I smell lots of caramel, with good amounts of mandarin, lychee and lily-of-the-valley.
bphil07 – :
All of the notes combine on me to give me a fuzzy peach and velvety plush red rose scent. The caramel and sandalwood combine to give this a rich, deep ambery base. This is both sweeter and denser than the original. The original was meant for daytime; this one gives me images of opium dens. It hints at something deeper, something slightly offbeat and a little dangerous. It is darkly tempting, and I’ve fallen for it.
akillasnake – :
Like others have said, Desire is not exotic or daring, but for me it is lovely. Smooth powdery amber with hints of vanilla-y caramel. A rosy glow and a gentle kick of sour midway through, settling smoothly and sweetly once again.
It vaguely reminds me of what BonBon would be without the peaches and spice.
I’m a fan, regardless if it is considered run-of-the-mill.
Angus Young – :
The One Desire is an easy-to-wear sweet/fruity/floral perfume. It is nothing groundbreaking, but I am really drawn to the potent lychee note. Desire is lychee + vanilla on me, smelling akin to the original The One in the drydown.
Florals are mild in The One Desire, with the tuberose and jasmine acting as a tether which helps the juicy fruit notes (lychee and tangerine) and the sweeter notes of vanilla and caramel meld together. I have one word for those who find the tuberose in this composition to be “too much”: FRACAS. Desire is hardly floral to my nose, but instead features many facets of sweet. This fragrance is able to hold its own on a night out, but is “easy” enough for before-bed use.
The One Desire would never be considered a defining or signature fragrance for me, but I like that lychee note (and the fragrance lasts for ages on the skin, truly) so I added Desire to my collection. 🙂
Update: I’ve been wearing this fragrance a lot lately and I always receive compliments. That’s always a plus!
OxxxyMiron – :
I received this along with The One in a sample lot and it didn’t stand out.
Tried it again a few months later (this time in cold weather) and it’s becoming my new signature.
It reminds me a bit of Black Opium but without the heavy gourmand feel. Just enough caramel to be cozy and sexy, just enough floral to avoid being too sweet or “young.”
Jek180286 – :
The bottle is gorgeous: black and gold, elegant, sultry, imposing. It’s a statement bottle, and one would think it held a statement fragrance. Sadly, this is a fragrance that doesn’t quite fit the bottle.
I’ve smelled the original and this is quite similar–a light floral vanilla, not foody but not as rich as some vanilla scents either. There is a sweetness, but I didn’t find the caramel notes excessive. A lightly tropical tartness must be the lychee. My husband said he smelled “chocolate and raspberries”–interesting impression. It dries down to a department-store-base of light, chemically floral vanilla. It is a pretty fragrance, but with low sillage (to my nose) and with longevity of maybe 6-8 hours, but progressively going from faint to fainter. Not a ton of character, it doesn’t develop much over time. Overall, I was underwhelmed and a bit disapointed. Into the swap bin it goes….
varkiza2010 – :
Since I have a full 2.5 oz bottle of this beauty coming to me from a swap I tested it today at Sephora. At first the caramel is most prominent. It’s luscious and rich, with the sweet-sour lychee peeking thru the caramel veil, It’s as if the fruit had been dipped in the sauce. The gourmand nuances end there, however. As the caramel slowly mellows down out pops spicy, yet creamy tuberose that lasts for an hour or two on me. The dry down softens even more to a soft, powdery combo of tuberose and amber. Lovely!
Update: The luscious caramel makes a return appearance in the background of the drydown (sans the lychee note). Sillage is medium but noticeable. I was complimented several times. Longevity? About 12 hours on my skin
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kolobok1999 – :
When you smell this perfume in real life, the fruit is much more prominent in the mix than you would think from reading about it. Although the top notes include mandarin and lychee, it isn’t the sweet citrus from the mandarin that comes through, it’s the lychee. If you like fruity scents you’ll probably like this. It’s quite pleasant. If you were hoping for the floral or caramel notes to dominate you might be disappointed.
algorsi – :
buy a small bottle during lunch break. comes back to office and a guy complimented the scent as “lovely”. Will definitely go back for bigger bottle 🙂
jlh139speagoessenda – :
I think is the kind of perfume that can one of two ways: caramel and vanilla OR tuberose and sort of powdery. It seems it mostly drifts towards the caramelly sweet direction but on me, it went tuberosey and almost powdery. I don’t dislike it, it is still nice, but I’m jealous of those who are getting something leaning towards gourmand which is what I bought it for! I love the original and L’eau as well. Rose The One is also great for spring time (I have fellow Fragranticans to thank for the wonderful suggestions and info!). I really hoped this would be my winter go to but…so far, not happening.
At the same time, it’s also one of those things where if I stop trying to smell it for the notes I want to be there and just enjoy it for what I do smell, it’s nice! Know what I mean? Bottom line is that I will keep trying, wait for even cooler weather and enjoy it for what I do smell and stop trying to make it something it’s not. Then, if I find I don’t reach for it often enough, to my swap list it will go. But it’s well made enough that I do feel it’s worth hanging on to for a bit longer.
Spec – :
I catagorize this as a sexy perfume. A dominating of caramel and honey, makes this smell sexy naturally. The scent of vanilla, sandalwood and chocolate are on my base note, on my nose. Soft and tender smell, feels elegant and classy when I wear this. This is good for spring time.
aleks636 – :
This is on my sexy list and I guess it must be the tuberose. I don’t know what that is, but it sure does smell good. I also get caramel and garden smells too and it blends quite nicely.
Desire makes everything feel romantic and luxurious so I’ll be saving my sprays for date nights and heavenly evening adventures.
Sm1lee – :
The One Desire reminds me of Christmas time. On my skin there’s some soft spiciness mixed with caramel and vanilla. I’ll definitely take this up again when the dark winter comes back. Sillage is good and longevity is about 7 hours.
tyufruuSAZs – :
The opening is so nice. Unfortunately, top notes quickly fade away. Then you’re left with the horrid scent of the original. Putrid, synthetic and clammy.
Adamenco – :
Sweet, not unlikeable, but very, very synthetic.
vaag – :
I purchased this at the Atlanta Duty Free. I was very interested in this fragrance because of the caramel note — I’m on a total gourmand obsession right now!
The opening reminds me a little of Coco Noir — that sparkling citrus, almost-masculine-clean opening that I love. It’s the bergamot and manadarin.
Soon after the initial blast, the juicy lychee and sweet caramel come out to play. They are the dominant notes, followed by white flowers, vanilla, and a hint of amber.
This really doesn’t strike me as total gourmand. Not like LVEB, La Nuit Tresor, or Bonbon. The lychee and tuberose are powerful enough to keep the caramel from taking it into complete gourmand territory. I, personally, was hoping for something more gourmand.
I find Desire to be safe for work. It’s not overpowering, or too sweet, or too sexy. But it can easily be worn from day to night. Longevity is probably no more than 4-5 hours, so be prepared to reapply. Sillage is soft to moderate.
For me, this I is just a “like”. I’m unsure if I’d ever buy another bottle. It doesn’t have a “WOW” factor for me. But it is pretty, versatile, and I will surely wear it.
sony1986 – :
Since I like the original ‘the one’ a lot I wanted to smell this one. I like this one too, but the original is much much better. It actually reminded me of ck one shock for her, which is ok, but not what I expect from a perfume as expensive as this one. So if you like this one: try one shock for her first (because it is very cheap!). They are very much alike in my opinion.
elena_fabarovskay – :
There are several similarities to the original imo. The difference is that the original is slighthy sour. They added more sweet notes to Desire. I prefer the latter. It is creamier and softer but both are well done.
Update: 100% loveliness in a bottle. Love it!
Desperate – :
i loved the bottle the black and gold is lovely; it has a lot of vanilla smelly yummy but not yummy enough i personally prefer poison to this one if at all they can be compared .its an ok scent
klux – :
I was given a bottle of this by a friend who complained that she felt it made her “smell like an old lady”. My opinion was more favourable. It opened with a fresh sparkling pineapple and blood orange before softening to a sweet, smooth redcurrant and lime. Thereafter, it slowly morphed into a lovely, fresh tuberose. Interestingly, on the blotter the tuberose came across as quite synthetic, with little hints of redcurrant peeking through, before evolving into honest-to-goodness gin and tonic with a twist of lime, and an undercurrent of soap, then making way to a sweeter note that, to me, smells more of Turkish Delight than caramel.
amause – :
Alexandrarae – mine says the same thing on the box, darling, and it smells just as good and the same as the tester in the department store.
Alex_killer – :
I tried this yesterday at 11.45am, bought it at 12noon. I could still smell it on my wrist at 10pm. On the outside of the box it says “Desire” with “The One” written underneath in gold letters. On the black box, if you look very carefully, it is imprinted with the words 80% VOL. under that P&G PRESTIGE BEAUTE and under that EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE and underneath that NATURAL SPRAY VAPORISATEUR and under that 75ml 2.5 FL OZ. On the back it says LONDONECIA 4DD,UK and under that MADE IN UK. yOU HAVE TO LOOK VERY VERY HARD TO READ EAU PARFUM INTENSE as it is not in gold letters as it has been deeply imprinted into the black box. I can’t find anywhere on the notes from D&G site any mention of there being a “Intense” version of Desire!!! Can someone enlighten me please. Just hope it is the same quality as the tester bottle I tried?? I’m edgy about opening the box now in case what is inside is not the same.
I did like the perfume but the sales person never mentioned that it was and Intense version??
Very confused Alexandrarae
igaru76 – :
It took me a while to warm up to this, though I always liked it. It’s so pretty, it’s hard not to! Think boozy, rich vanilla, creamy caramel. Desire is sexy, comforting, sweet, but not cloying, or heavy. It’s not typical of sweet fragrances, there is a depth beyond that delicious caramel. I often am complimented on this. A perfect anytime frag. Only dislike is that it seems to dissipate quickly on skin….it lasts on clothing, though. One of my most worn, definitely. My boyfriend LOVES this!
zepter13 – :
I just received a sample bottle of this today. After reading all the great reviews and owning d&g pour femme and pour femme intense I thought I would love this. Well to my great disappointment, this isn’t “the one” for me. All I can smell on my skin is tuberose. Very strong and skanky to me. I wanted to like it so I gave it a couple hours and tried again. No. I just can’t like this at all. I had some others smell my wrist to see if it was just my nose but it seems no one really liked it at all. But hey there’s a perfume for everyone. I love gourmands and vanilla and caramel but couldn’t detect anything but tuberose and wild animal smell. Well I have plenty of perfumes and more to test out so am ok with this not being for me.
lkp624speagoessenda – :
When I sniffed it first I thought an ok frag, likeable. Later on I thought – I know this, I have already had something like this and I found out – this is in the heart (the beginning is different)where The one Desire is very similar to Alchimie Rochas.If you compare ingredients they have some incommon.
BukBuk – :
A sophisticated cold autumn/ winter fairy tale. First I feel a hot, sweet, delicious, creamy, rich, dark vanilla and caramel (yes, really!) wave. Freshly baked apple, almond (not listed but somehow I smell them too), caramel cupcakes just out of the oven put next to an opened window. Outside there’s a flower garden and that delicious scent melts with some refreshing, quite realistic flower notes (I feel the tuberose, but no lily-of-the- valley for me here, so sad about it…).
The base becomes even more gourmand (more adult, natural vanilla, less caramel), sensual and cozy in the same time. Strange, but I get something dazzling, head turning, maybe slightly alcoholic too.
The younger sister of this could be “Fancy” by Jessica Simpson. They have something in common. But “Desire” is certainly more mysterious, more complex, more adult, more sophisticated. Feminine, elegant, modern!
Scesencinue – :
I love this..and ppl say rotting fruits? NAH THATS the musky undertones , and this is a winter scent , not a spring scent..or warm weather scent..it turns if worn during wrong season but winter cold ..its divine!!
MRtiptTnsl – :
Caramel? Really?
I can’t smell it.
The whole thing is much much better than the original The One, but not as good as the Limited edition in the red bottle.
There is fruity sweetness, but something smells like those fruits were rotting.
There’s a really annoying undertone to it.
I mostly smell tuberose, amber and some fruity notes.
Sounds like it could be really good, but unfortunately not for me.
josslen – :
I am wearing a sample of this tonight. This is what I wanted Kenzo Amour to be. I sprayed one spray on my wrists and walked through a mist. It’s sweet but not so sweet that I am put off by it. I do smell the tuberose but in a good, creamy way as in Michael Kors. I notice the orange more at first but not so much upon dry down. The musk, vanilla, tuberose, amber and caramel come out then. I’m guessing the litchi is the unfamiliar scent I can’t put my finger on. The combination is sexy, nice and sultry yet soft and not overpowering. Often, i find musky vanilla scents can end up powdery. I love that this didn’t turn powdery on me at all. After about 3-4 hours, it did get a lot softer. I wonder if I sprayed a few more sprays if it would last longer. I’m adding it to my wish list!
margovbv – :
Firstly, I do like this fragrance quite a lot and wear it often… It’s lovely and just a bit seductive. My only “complaint” is that I have to put it in the catagory which I call ‘department store frags’. Meaning that it doesn’t have that certain something. It isn’t quite unique. But it is very accessable! You can pretty much buy it anywhere and like I said it is lovely. There is another perfume I like a lot and wear a lot that is so similar it even has a similar bottle and that is Gucci Gold. Not similar in scent but in all the other things I said about Desire. I don’t mean to sound like a perfume snob – I am not wealthy enough! Honestly if I could spend without worry, I would indeed buy mostly niche perfumes as I do love mystery and exotic, intriguing ‘not for everyone’ kind of perfumes. But for the average gal we need to find one of the readily available and sometimes discounted ‘department store’ scent. And I’m grateful for one as delightful as this.
Diablo Lero – :
So, I bought this perfume for around £35.00 for a 50ml after reading the reviews here for my dear Mother on Mother’s day.
It just came today and, oh my god. I am in love. (I obviously had to test it out, y’know, to see if she’d like it… or something like that!!)
The presentation is absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn’t expect anything less from D&G but, still. It’s utterly beautiful. Sleek, simple black box with gold letters. It would make a ravishing gift. The bottle is a heavy black glass with the same gold lettering and a black and gold lid. It looks chic yet vintage at the same time, honestly it’s just so beautiful to look at.
I sprayed a little bit on my wrist and the opening is a soft, girlie caramel that settles into a bright, wrist-smelling scent. I can’t describe it. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever smelt before. It must be the litchee, it’s sort of light and sweet, almost tropical. Then it turns into this sensual vanilla. Even as I type, I can’t stop sniffing my wrists!
This is a sexy bombshell of a woman, turning heads in a black dress with lacy black underwear undearneath. She has big, innocent eyes, firey red hair and painted red lips and nails. Unique and girlie but also naughty AND nice!
I love it and secretly might have to borrow it when my mother isn’t looking! 😉
bulanika – :
Absolutely divine, it’s the kind of perfume you just cannot stop sniffing. I can definitely smell caramel which I love and a strong fruity note which must be litchi, anyway it is completely beautiful. I do wish it lasted a little longer though, after a few hours it seems to lose all projection and I need to re-apply. But that’s okay, I got a big bottle so I can do that and it’s worth it for the amazing scent.
mussminitor – :
Since I love D & G The One so much, I thought I would try D