K Dolce & Gabbana 2020 Eau de Parfum

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K (Eau de Parfum) is a perfume by Dolce & Gabbana for men and was released in 2020. The scent is fresh-synthetic. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.

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Main accords

Fresh

Synthetic

Fruity

Citrus

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Blood orange

Cardamom

Sicilian lemon

Juniper berry

Heart Notes

Fig milk

Spices

Clary sage

Geranium

Lavender

Chili

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Patchouli

Vetiver

Nagarmotha

Perfumers

Daphné Bugey, Nathalie Lorson

Videos

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Ratings

Scent

6.8359 Ratings

Longevity

7.0319 Ratings

Sillage

6.7317 Ratings

Bottle

7.3321 Ratings

Value for money

6.6232 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 14.04.2024.

Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is Italian entrepreneur‎ Mariano Di Vaio, photographed by Mariano Vivanco.

Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/08/2020

10
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Micha1984
29 Reviews

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Micha1984

Top Review 17

K as in controversy

It is Saturday and a beautiful warm summer day. I'm sitting here right now on a blanket, under a poplar tree on the bank of our home river. The wind is blowing lightly and cooling over me, making the poplar leaves sing. The sun's rays easily penetrate the mighty crown of the tree and throw a great play of light and shadow down on me. While I sit here and enjoy a cool non-alcoholic wheat and the soft sounds of deep house sounds enchant me, the scent of K blows around my nose. This scent is discussed very controversially. For some it is too synthetic, for others too characterless, and others celebrate it. Well, I already liked the original, but hadn't bought it because of its poor durability. Like many other fragrances, the edt is usually followed by an edp. So now also with K. Contrary to most opinions, I'm blown away by the edp and it really has what it takes to become my new signature. Where we can now also come directly to the scent course...

One thing in advance, the DNA of the original is still present. The prelude is a fresh and cooling mix of citrus fruits. The blood orange and juniper berries stand out. The composition is already accompanied in the top note by the sweet creamy texture of fig milk. This combination of freshness and creaminess simply skin me over. This is really cool shit! So little by little the fragrance then plays itself in the direction of sweet and fruity. Here the contained nuances are almost indistinguishable, but it still smells harmonious and deeper than the original
The durability has improved significantly compared to the original and you are rewarded with 4 sprayers with 8-9h. In the first two hours it projects properly, after that it flattens out a bit but still stays present.

The flacon has not changed except for the colour and I like it very much. Despite many opinions, I don't find it kitschy and beautiful to look at. Especially the lid, which is a grain here, I like very much
Finally it remains to say that D&G did everything right with the Edp of K what didn't fit with the Edt. At least for me! If you like the original, you can have a go at it here. Who didn't like the Edt because of its weaknesses should at least test it. All other people who didn't like or dislike DNA in general, hands off! Anyway, I like it and wear it with pride, because I think this king suits me very well

11/16/2023

4
Pricing 3
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Leimbacher
421 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Top Review 13

Suprise, Suprise, it's not that shit..

Often enough, "EdP" versions deviate so far and clearly from their original DNA that even failed candidates can be given another chance after a "perfume revision". That's why, despite my skepticism, I reached for this once again hideously ugly bottle from D&G, from whose target audience I could hardly be further away by now. And once again, my instincts didn't deceive me - "K (EdP)" is miles better than its EdT and I actually really like it. Even if it seemed excessively overpriced when I tested it.

"K (EdP)" is not ashamed of its basic shower gel DNA. So it's definitely still a "K", which some might take as a threat. Including me, if only I had read this sentence beforehand. But the EdP condenses and pimps its style in such a classy way, turning it into a much more mature fragrance treat that you let go of any prejudices and walls created by the EdT. "K (EdP)" is a fragrance of soaped blood oranges, candied fruits and fleshy vitamin delights. No longer (only) for teens, disco whizzes and erotic center kings. It now even goes with suits and weddings. And not just for Sicilian or Turkish weddings. It rarely or never comes across as tacky or cheap. The juniper berry grounds and pacifies the fizzing citrus fruits. Light red wine associations later. Confident and stable. More royal than the bottle could ever pose. Greenish and almost like a cross between "K" and "Terre D'Hermes". I wouldn't have expected that. Maybe it's not the greatest perfume art or pure luxury - but it's a damn pleasing and also more special fragrance than, for example, the ever popular "Sauvage" in the mainstream. Never smelly, usually harmonious, always sexy.

Flacon: kitschy and pimpy
Sillage: strong, but not exaggerated
Shelf life: 7-9 hours will get any player through

Conclusion: Shower gel erotica turned up to 12 - "K - EdP" is significantly better and denser than the "normal" version. To be honest, I even find it quite delicious. Bittersweet blood orange bigotry.

08/02/2020

9
Bottle 5
Sillage 9
Longevity 7
Scent

MajorTom
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MajorTom

K for King?

K. Just K and done. Basically I'm a big fan when people are able to get to the point with what they want to tell you. But a simple, single letter for a fragrance takes getting used to.

I wonder what the K stands for King? Maybe even emperor? The "jeweled crown" as a clasp makes a good impression at least visually and is a pleasant change from the clasp monotony in the industry.

But at the end of the day, the content is what counts, so let's get down to business. Since it's an eau de parfum and not cologne, two sprayers should be enough for now.
Wrist to the nose and - whoa, what is that??? Extremely sharp in the beginning I'm inclined to wash the stuff off immediately, but I resist the urge and force myself to give it a second chance. So first distract myself for 30 minutes and then try a smell test again. And lo and behold, the sharpness of the beginning has given way to a citric base note, which I find quite interesting. I was rather prepared for a really sweet bomb, but as so often in life it just comes differently. This citrus note continues throughout the entire duration and this is very good for the fragrance.
As it progresses, K becomes slightly softer, rounder and more synthetic overall, but without ever becoming annoying. This also differentiates him from many others, which will eventually have to be classified under the heading of headache causes. I attribute the slight sweetness, which at some point comes to light, to a floral note.
Little by little the synthetics continue to assert themselves, yet the lemon still remains audible in the background. Towards the end, however, the lemon also fades away before the fragrance collapses and disappears relatively spontaneously. Until it comes to this point, however, 8 hours have passed, the time period could be extended considerably by a little more lavish activation of the spray head.

So, what's my résumé?
In my opinion, the fragrance is more suitable for young dynamics (or those who think they are :-) ), is not suitable for hot summer days due to its subliminal sweetness, easy to wear in autumn and spring, blessed with a good portion of durability. The Sillage is quite strong in the beginning, but then it diminishes just as much, in my opinion more is possible. Flacon: Nicely made, especially the "lid" is something different, something new.

A solid fragrance that fits perfectly into the Dolce & Gabbana line, yet I find better alternatives with the brand's better, as discussed the pour homme, which is much more independent and distinctive.

12/29/2020

7
Pricing 9
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 6
Scent

SaSu77
25 Reviews

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SaSu77

Elegant shower gel fragrance

I had the perfume and was very happy with it.

For me, it worked best in the summer when I applied the fragrance after showering.

This preserves and maintains the freshly showered effect for 4-5 hours.

Which doesn't have to be bad, but it's not really exciting either.

Nevertheless, ideal for after sports and the one or other compliment is sure to one.

A high-priced sporty fresh shower gel fragrance.

I like it just for that, but that's all it offers you in my opinion.

Certainly no Duftrevulution and therefore one should consider whether I want to pay the price for it

02/17/2022

7
Pricing 7
Bottle 6
Sillage 9
Longevity 9
Scent

SoulVerve
3 Reviews

SoulVerve

Synthetic but a nice scent

I only like 2 (maybe 3) designer/mall perfume brands. Dolce & Gabbana being my favorite. It just is. It’s nothing outstanding, it’s simple and it works for me. I first tested K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT in a store and instantly liked. Then I compared to the EDP to the EDT, I and definitely like the EDP better. The opening is deep freshness with Blood Orange, lemon, and cardamom. During the first 45 minutes, you get fiery hot peppery note that becomes less intense. Also, the juniper berry starts off loud and tones down after about 45 minutes, but still very noticeable. I like the creamy fig note—it could be a tad creamier in my opinion.

Lavender, Geranium, and clary sage are in the heart notes that support the fragrance and gives it that fresh aromatic scent, especially the lavender having a fresh, clean scent. I’m going to stray off and say that “lavender is under-appreciated by some folks”

I haven’t put K to the ultimate test, but I believe the longevity is going to average at best. I’ve been wearing EDP K on my wrist for 2 hours. I’m going by the 1-spray on the wrist analysis. So, we’ll see. I’m not disappointed in my purchase of a 50 ml bottle. I love the scent. Overall, I think it’s a bit under appreciated. I do understand why people think and say what they say about this fragrance. It’s fair. I still like the fragrance.

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