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By by Dolce&Gabbana is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1999, this composition features lavender, bergamot, cyclamen, tangerine orange, and valley lily in its top notes. The heart reveals gladiolus, cedar, orchid, and violet, while the base rests on musk, coffee, ginger, and sandalwood.
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Men
By
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By by Dolce&Gabbana is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 1997, this composition features nutmeg and pepper as top notes; lavender and hyssop in the heart; and sandalwood, tobacco, leather, amber, and guaiac wood in the base. The fragrance was created by perfumer Carlo Imbert.
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Salida
nutmeg
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Corazón
lavender
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Base
sandalwood
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744 votos
- Positivo 92%
- Negativo 5.9%
- Neutral 2.0%
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Hectorhc62
It drives me wild. My dad gifted me a 2010 batch for high school, and I wore it until I couldn’t do without it, unaware of just how special it was. Now, in 2026, I bought a 1999 vintage for $220, and it smells incredible. Unfortunately, there’s nothing in Mexico that compares to it; I really wish it existed.
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Humbert_1980
I’ve only worn it three times in my life: the first time I fell in love with its elegant sweetness without it being cloying; the second time I bought it cheaply from a friend who didn’t like it; and the third time on eBay until I finished the bottle last year. It smells the next day; it’s not BM, but it maintains the fragrance. Does anyone know an equivalent in Spain? I miss this scent so much, and now bottles cost over €600, which is ridiculous.
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nneestorr
It smells delicious at 90, but it’s very soft; I wouldn’t pay three figures for this under any circumstances (that’s for the nostalgic). The base smells suspiciously like several Valentino perfumes; either they copied it or share perfumers (I lean towards the latter). Thanks, Jerry Drake, for the sample.
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vitodito
Don’t spend crazy amounts on the original; there are clones that imitate it well: Esenzzia 815, Dolores By Perfume Parlour, or Second & Last; they’re 95% similar. And don’t risk buying a bottle from 25 years ago where perhaps anchovies have been marinating inside.
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Mickythebest78
It’s my fragrance; I found it by chance just as they were taking it off the shelves. I started with a tester, then bought more at golden prices, until I was scammed with a copy that, over time, smells almost identical, though with less potency. Today, I have half of a 100ml bottle that’s going bad and a new 50ml one that I’m keeping forever. It’s impossible to find today.
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Amayagustavo0
Greetings, does anyone know of a perfume similar to this discontinued gem?
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darigoco
I loved this perfume; I really wish it were still available. It stayed in my memories, and I can only describe it with one word: spectacular.
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beto_ruiz
By Man by D&G is woody, spicy, and amber. It opens with a fleeting citrus burst that gives way to powdery lavender and bitter green notes, but soon reveals its warm nature of amber, woods, and spices. It smells rich, sweet without reaching current levels, combining lavender, leather, tobacco, amber, and softened nutmeg with sandalwood, giving a sensual and elegant sensation. It brings me memories of Envy for Men, another discontinued gem from the late 90s and early 2000s. It also laid the groundwork for The One for Men, inheriting its wood, amber, and tobacco base, though less complex. Being warm and spicy, it’s ideal for fresh days like autumn and winter, or romantic outings due to its sensual aroma and difficulty in sourcing. It lasted over 8 hours with regular projection. I got it at a good price, but no discontinued fragrance deserves a premium. By the way, this is my 600th review; incredible, I never imagined writing about so many fragrances; being part of this community has allowed me to share and discover scents I never imagined. Thanks and greetings to everyone.
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beto_ruiz
By Man by Dolce & Gabbana is woody, spicy and amber. The opening is briefly citrusy before giving way to powdery lavender and bitter green, but it quickly reveals its warm nature of amber, woods and spices. A rich, sweet aroma without reaching current levels, combining lavender, leather, tobacco, amber and spices (nutmeg), softened with sandalwood, giving a sensual and elegant sensation. It brings back memories of another fragrance from that era, also discontinued: Envy for Men. It is characteristic of orientals from the late 90s and early 2000s. You can also tell it laid the foundations for The One for Men, inheriting its base of woods, amber and tobacco, although The One was less complex. Being warm and spicy, it is suitable for autumn and winter, or special occasions like romantic dinners, due to its sensual aroma and difficulty in sourcing. Longevity on me is superior to 8 hours with regular projection. I got it at a good price, but no discontinued fragrance deserves a premium. By the way, this is my 600th review, incredible, I never imagined writing about so many fragrances; being part of this community has allowed me to share and discover scents I never imagined. I thank and greet all members.
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Amscol
I am Ana María; years ago in Colombia, I received 1.5ml samples of By Man D&G and its female version of the time, which I didn’t like; they’re still there. Instead, I fell in love with By Man, used it, and it was incredible, a great experience. I searched for the zebra for a long time but never found it, and now that I read they no longer produce it, I feel sad. For me, it’s incredible, and I would love to have it again.
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Mr.Cedramber
A perfumery masterpiece, pure seduction and utterly addictive. The performance is brutal with an almost eternal longevity on clothes. The base is unique thanks to the refined blend of habanolide and polysantol; it’s nearly impossible to wear without receiving compliments. I keep it like a treasure, having found nothing that comes close, and clones are mere substitutes.
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Mr.Cedramber
A work of art in perfumery, pure seduction, addictive like none other. Spectacular performance with almost eternal longevity on fabric. The combination of its base notes makes it unique, with plenty of habanolide and polysantol well-integrated; hard to wear without receiving compliments. I keep it as a treasure; I haven’t found anything that comes close, and the clones are mere substitutes.
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Jonybra
I’m not sure if my youthful nose was at fault, but I regret giving away that bottle back in 2006. I didn’t realise then that perfumes evolve, and now, searching for it in desperation, I see it’s costing a fortune on eBay—over two hundred dollars for fifty millilitres.
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Adry_slim
It was 2007, Christmas in Tucumán with my ex, and he took me to a shopping centre. Thanks to the favourable euro exchange rate, I saw BY MAN by D&G shine like a neon sign; it was impossible to find in Spain. I bought it for around 120 pesos, less than 30 euros, and I smiled until today. I have only a few millilitres left as a memory; when I spray it on my hand, I’m transported back to that Argentine night. It’s fresh, herbal, then sweet without losing its edge—a unique scent the market has forgotten while selling eternal boredom.
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Adry_slim
It was 2007 and I went to spend Christmas in Tucumán, in northern Argentina, with my partner at the time. He took me to a shopping centre and, looking for a bargain thanks to the exchange rate between euros and pesos, I spotted it straight away: BY MAN by D&G. It was hard to get hold of in Spain, so I told the assistant in no time that I wanted to buy it. It cost around 120 pesos, just over €30, and I’ve been smiling ever since. There are only a few millilitres left for the tribute; as I spray it on my hand, I’m transported back to that day in Argentina. The opening is sharp and herbal, followed by something sweet but without losing its edge. It’s a scent I don’t believe can be matched today, which is a pity. While boring fragrances dominate the market, the good ones are discontinued. Perhaps BY MAN would have succeeded now, or perhaps not; the point is that we’ve been deprived of it, and I, from time to time, will remember that scent.
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darigoco
It’s almost a crime that we’ve been deprived of so much beauty. I owned this gem and don’t understand how they let it go. I refuse to accept that it remains absent.
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Bofifa
What times these modern perfume days are, when a masterpiece like Dior Homme becomes pretentious and vulgar, disguised as a wedding suit, with suspicious longevity. Put BY MAN beside it and you’ll see: here is class and originality, things Dior will never have. BY MAN is a vintage holy grail, unique and impossible to find. It offers a particular aroma of its era, and although it’s hard to come by, when Jerry Drake gave me a sample, I finally knew what it was. It’s from that dreamy, cottony, sugar-crusted era; it has it all. Alongside Pour Homme, it’s the best D&G ever made. It opens fresh, spicy and herbal, then turns into a narcotic sweetness, like candies with makeup. Afterwards, talcum facets, carnal skin, citrus sparks and sandalwood. It’s not for going out at night, but for creating a magnetic aura. No one has ever smelled alike. If you want an idea, try Armand Bassi. It’s a cocktail of androgyny, synthetic drugs and mating season. As a perfume archaeologist, testing this sample generates more anxiety in me to find a lost bottle.
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albertodeline
Murder. What led the brand to stop making this? I met it in 2000 at a friend’s house, where two cousins were staying; she showed me Rochas Man from one and this gem from the other. I put a little of each on each wrist and I was hooked. I hadn’t yet heard of aromas that weren’t green. It was my introduction to this world. I fell in love with both equally and spent hours smelling from left to right like a maniac; I was going to buy one but didn’t know which. In the end, I chose Rochas Man, which won at the finish line by a nose. I always have Rochas in my collection now, but I never could get By, nor have I known anything like it. It’s a shame, perfumery lost a great soldier.
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Espartaco
Precisely yesterday a 5 ml miniature arrived, and every time I smell it, I feel anxious, thinking it’s impossible to get hold of. For my health, I should throw it away and forget that this precious thing ever existed.
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albertodeline
Murder. What led the brand to stop making this? I met it in 2000 at a friend’s house, with two cousins who had Rochas Man and this gem. I tried a bit of each and was hooked. I hadn’t yet heard of aromas that weren’t green; it was my beginning. I fell in love with both, but in the end, I chose Rochas Man for the nose. Today I have Rochas, but I never had BY or known anything like it. It’s a pity; the perfume world lost a great soldier.
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jerry drake
Alongside the D&G Pour Homme old formula, I believe it’s the house’s best proposal for men ever. The development is incredible after the alcohol fades; the feeling upon wearing it is very well constructed, sexy, with outstanding longevity. People on the street looked at me strangely every five minutes as I brought my wrist close, but I was enjoying a trance, so I didn’t care. The myth is deserved; it’s a crime that it didn’t remain on the shelves. It’s distinctive, singular and grand, suitable for party nights with a bold, mischievous touch, with a sillage and longevity off the charts to feel wrapped in a cloud of pleasure. Why discontinue something so good? It’s a cultured scent with outrageous prices that will never be forgotten.
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MarcusRS
Finally, I managed to test BY by Dolce&Gabbana. It has always been coveted by those who love it. I never owned one, and for some reason, it carries a staggering reputation. I managed to get a 5 ml vial at a deceptive price and applied half of it. After ten sprays, I say it’s a precursor scent that fits perfectly with those disco dandys like John Travolta. It’s intense and haughty, a nocturnal impression of ‘acidic leather’ and lust, inviting an endless party as Spartacus mentions. In style, we could equate it to Cacharel’s NEMO. It’s efficient and its performance is high. In short, it invites you to dress in ruffles and a hat to debate a good tango under a full moon.
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Espartaco
D&G: return this gem to the world of the living. That sweet, woody sandalwood with vinyllic lavender and tinkling tobacco, that androgynous, powdery, sweet, delicate and ultra-sexual dry-down with human skin reminiscences. I’ve never worn a perfume that brought me more compliments; everyone wanted to see it, and even girls wanted to wear it. No matter how many years pass, I don’t understand how this pearl had such a short life. The cap of the empty bottle smells less and less, and every time I open it, a tear escapes.
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Espartaco
I remember this fragrance with one word: sex. Not the exuberant style of the eighties, but something more subtle, talcum-like, sparkling and light, an oriental, synthetic, dry and very Martian scent. Above all, I remember the sweetness of its dry-down, a dry, soft sweet. Whenever I wore it, someone would say they loved it. It’s inexplicable that scents with such substance are discontinued. I remember it as genderless, perhaps feminine for men and masculine for women. In the nineties, clean unisex was played; this was another step, venturing the sweet masculine trend that would explode years later. It has more quality and personality than today’s aberrations. I have the empty bottle, and it smells less and less, but opening it is like returning to 2001 with Groovejet. They probably don’t share notes, but that tinkling sexuality is also in Tom Ford’s first men’s fragrance. It’s a scent of sweet sweat, very animal, with a faint memory of cocaine or speed.
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Espartaco
I remember this fragrance with one word: sex. I’m not referring to the exuberant style of the eighties. This sex is more subtle, talcum-like, sparkling but very light, an oriental, synthetic, dry, very Martian scent. I remember above all the sweet touch of its dry-down, a very arid and soft sweet. Whenever I wore it, someone would say they loved it. It’s inexplicable that fragrances with so much substance are discontinued. I remember it as genderless, perhaps a bit feminine for men and masculine for women. In the nineties, clean and innocent unisex was in; this was another step, venturing into the sweet masculine trend that would explode years later. However, it has more quality and personality than today’s aberrations. I have the empty bottle and it smells less and less, but when I open it, it still smells a little. Every time I unscrew the cap, it’s like going back to 2001 and hearing Groovejet with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Probably they don’t share notes or have anything to do with each other, but that tinkling sexuality is also in Tom Ford’s first men’s fragrance. As a sweet sweat scent, very animal, with a faint olfactory memory of cocaine or speed.
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RSencion
You can definitely smell D&G The One in it.
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Gentlemon
I still have half a bottle left. It smells intense and slightly dusty, worthy of a niche house if it were made today. Warm for evenings and cold for the day. Upon spraying, it opens with nutmeg, spicy and powerful yet soft, giving way to delicate wood and lavender. As it dries, it becomes more subtle with amber and sweet tobacco. Projection and longevity are beastly. What a shame they discontinued it.
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yitzhak
Does anyone know what perfume this is?
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Zeke
Its scent evokes the majestic savannahs of Africa. It is unique and majestic.
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Zeke
A perfume and smell of a different level.
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horemebjorge
Incomprehensibly discontinued and now highly sought after (€€€) by collectors. I still keep the fabulous empty bottle. People have asked me for €300 without any guarantee. It’s not worth that much. I’m left with the memory of its unmistakable aroma.
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diegodeargentina
Another delicacy, unusual and no longer available. Why exclude it if D&G has the others? Between spicy and amber, but with great lightness thanks to the lavender, excellent for winter…
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It was spectacular, super sexy and persistent. I used it a few years ago. Everyone asked me what perfume it was. I think they don’t make it anymore. What a pity.
What a beast, eh! Smells spectacular, super sexy, and lasts all day. I used it a couple of years ago and people wouldn’t stop asking what I was wearing. I think they don’t make it anymore, what a pity.
Yes, dear Painsh, they stop making all the good ones… I don’t understand the reasons. I used it too and it was fresh but intense. An exquisite scent and the bottle was super chic. It was a joy to wear it in public.
Another senseless woman lost to the void. It had a wild, almost animal scent, but on a woman’s neck it became deliciously sweet and intoxicating. A luxurious bottle, overwhelming quality. Now with sky-high prices.
Another women’s perfume inexplicably disappeared. It had a faint aroma like a zoo, wild and animalistic. But on a woman’s neck it turned deliciously sweet and intoxicating. A luxurious bottle, of overwhelming quality in every sense. Now with prices through the roof in ‘the cloud’.
Well, this perfume smells only of anise to me; I can’t perceive the other notes and perhaps anise isn’t even part of its composition, but it smells solely of anise to me. Which isn’t a bad thing; it smells very good on me, but I don’t notice that note composition that is so characteristic of great perfumes. I’m sorry, for me it’s a no, I wouldn’t buy it again.
I used it and it’s the only perfume that has intensely captivated me. I hope they bring it back to the market, as far as I know they’ve already discontinued it. If anyone knows where to get it, please let me know.
This perfume is a balance between vulgarity and class. Let’s say it describes a woman of good taste who wants to look like a whore… just for one night and just for fun. This woman wears elegant black trousers (lavender note), a leopard corset (ginger and musk) and dark red lips (coffee note). Monica Bellucci is the ideal model for that reason.
I’m not a huge fan of Dolce and Gabbana, but this scent seems pleasant, sweet and elegant without being annoying. It brings back very fond memories when I smell it again.
Hello! Where do you live? I’m from Argentina and I love that perfume.
My favourite perfume so far: warm, soft yet long-lasting. The flowers are present without being overwhelming or cloying; very pleasant, neither too sweet nor with any bitter or acidic notes. The citrus notes don’t stand out, which I appreciate. It’s musky and aromatic; to my nose it’s pure perfection and the more I smell it, the more I fall in love with it. My husband adores it too; he can’t stop sniffing my neck (he loves it). I read a comment saying it was sexy as hell, and I agree: sexy, very sexy, it screams passion and seduction in a bottle. The only downside is that they’ve stopped making it “NNNNOOOO”. Why? Why do they stop making these masterpieces? Gentlemen of D&G, please bring it back. It’s worn day and night, timeless. I don’t think it’s for those who like fresh, citrusy, light perfumes; this doesn’t go unnoticed.
My favourite perfume (for now): warm, soft yet persistent. The flowers are there without being overpowering, very pleasant, neither too sweet nor bitter. It doesn’t highlight the citrus, which I appreciate. It’s musky and aromatic; it’s perfection for my nose and the more I smell it, the more I fall in love. My husband also adores it, he can’t stop smelling my neck. I knew they said it was sexy as hell and I weighed the same: it screams passion and seduction in a bottle. The only downside is they stopped making it. Why? Bring it back, gentlemen of D&G. It’s worn day or night, it’s timeless. It’s not for those seeking fresh or light perfumes; this doesn’t go unnoticed.
Does anyone know if this women’s version can be worn as unisex? Thanks!
By was a beauty, a bomb. No subtleties or half-measures, it was the perfume of a femme fatale woman, full of sensuality and strength. Pure intensity. In the opening, the lavender was so refreshing and intense that it overpowered the others, until after two minutes a lovely orchid with lily of the valley and woods emerged, followed by strong coffee, ginger, sandalwood, and musk. As the skin tamed it, it became slightly sweet and powdery. What a perfume that seduced the senses with that intensity and wild touch, like a woman flirting openly. On my skin, the lavender, ginger, coffee, and woods stood out. Please, understand that it is a crime to disappear works as original and beautiful as this.
By was a beauty, a whole bomb. There were no subtleties or half-measures; it was the perfume of a femme fatal type woman, full of sensuality and strength. By was pure strength, beauty, intensity and sensuality. In its opening, a lavender so refreshing and intense overpowered the other notes. After two minutes, a lovely orchid with lily, woods, strong coffee, ginger, sandalwood and musk. As the skin tamed it, it became a bit sweet and powdery. What a perfume that seduced the senses with that intensity and wild touch, behaving like a woman flirting openly. The notes that stood out on my skin were the lavender, the ginger, the coffee and the woods. Please, understand that it is a crime for works as original and beautiful as this to disappear.
Completely in agreement with you, what a rage that they stop making such successful fragrances. Here in Spain I have found some discontinued ones that I was looking for, although paying triple. Although By is not to my liking, I think it can be found in Spain, yes, but one has to be prepared to leave savings behind unfortunately.
Captivating and bold fragrance. There are creations that resist time, with an olfactory discourse that installs itself in memory. By from Dolce & Gabbana Woman is one of them. Very accurate the description ‘sour, dry and citrusy’. It is a feminine and punchy concoction that radiates cheeky wildness and seduction. I feel a dense emulsion of fresh flowers marinated in ginger and a sensual citrus cocktail. To this vigorous flora is added fauna, a cheeky musk that gives it an animal background and multiplies its magnetism. The imagery is that of a woman of action, determined, temperamental, intimidating, eager to eat the world, but at the same time charming, refined and intellectual. I also feel it as the perfume the mum buys for herself, but whose daughter uses and enjoys furtively, despite having a full wardrobe. It is an all-terrain potion, a beautiful creation on which only unanswered questions will remain. Rating: 9.5/10.
Talking about memories with By DG is little. It is 6 in the morning and two 24-year-old girls are heading out to Barcelona, looking for the hidden part of the city: the after-parties. Dressed and breakfasted, they park in an industrial zone and listen to the music that invites. Before, as good programmers, we put on the perfume: hers Fragile EDP, spotless and romantic; mine my new By DG, staring fixedly at the leopard bottle to adapt my virginal personality to the skin of this predator, copying a role I never had, of common sense and compliance. Once the perfume is on, it burns like a witch’s bonfire and sounds more like a unisex perfume. We enter the after-party like frozen Russian princesses, one fragile and the other ready to scratch. We suffer a police stop for our absolute freshness, they tell us to be careful and we realise the pressure is too much. As we approach the door, the music thunders and the perfume oozes like something bad from the devil. At that moment, By DG cancels the buzzing to take possession of my soul, saying ‘here I am and today I am going to play with you’. Five hours later, we leave the festival: hair like a leopard mosaic, boots stained, heart beating to the rhythm of brutal music. All colour lost, sweaty, soaked in smoke, but the beauty of the perfume on the clothes retains its purity. Pristine like a predator that keeps hunting with a killer acidic citrus tone. I smell lavender that takes away my senses between the smell of vice. In the car I put myself back to my hunting friend: beautiful, arrogant, assassin, androgynous in a lustful environment stalking without problems. Weeks pass and, looking at the witness bottles, we ask ourselves what we are doing this weekend. Even with half a bottle left, every time we put it on we remember moments of human nature and transgression. By DG called the jungle to a balanced girl before a falsifying society. Those experiences remained behind, but kept like Aladdin’s lamp in that bottle, a memory of the youthful capacity to risk without labels. Ave, By DG!
Hard to surpass Casablanca, but I will try my part. Although I am not an expert, Dolce Gabbana By is a double-edged sword: on one hand, citrusy, floral, sweet and relaxing; on the other, wild, ‘feline’, musky, dirty and rebellious. It smells like a woman with problems who camouflages her gaze with Rayban Wayfarers to strike with intensity. It is a sugary matter but prickly, delicate and dangerous, like stepping on a path where the best thing is to get lost or come out scratched. It smells like what is about to go wrong, like a missed date after a desired one, like a French goodbye, like a dry WhatsApp, like insomnia, like a demonic hangover and like dust without love. But its best blow is that luminous wrapping of citrus, flowers and lavender, with an aura of happy childhood and perfect world. It smells to me of my mother taking care of me when my father wasn’t there, protecting me and making my childhood a safe refuge. It is like waiting on the corduroy sofa watching series until falling asleep. Dolce Gabbana By is a poisoned caramel, as I think life is.
The 90s in a bottle. This perfume speaks of love, music and transgression, when in the disco the olfactory and the sonic united. I remember Sweet Dream by La Bouche, the voice of Plavka, Jam & Spoon, and from Cappella to Scooter and Corona, the queen of Italian dance, or American monsters like Snap! and Technotronic. Also Robert Miles with ‘Children’, pieces that made you dream and dance. Like that night when you followed me alone, drunk on your beauty and this perfume. I thought about hugging you; your sensuality mixed with this Dolce & Gabbana jewel made me feel good and think I would never let you go. It is a dream fragrance: spiced, floral and woody, with sandalwood that balances everything. The animal print bottle is striking and practical. It starts fresh, then a spicy bloom with cyclamen, pepper and a green herbaceous accent. Absolutely feminine back then, today it would be unisex. The vanilla is spicy, not sweet. Seductive like few, a whirlwind of sensations with good longevity. It saddens me that it is no longer there (1997), but I am glad it was not reformulated and destroyed like other loved ones; so the emotions it gifts me remain unaltered forever.
We are just friends, no wedding required. Sex and the City was a breath of fresh air and realism in passions; By from Dolce & Gabbana follows that distinct line. Today, niches like Montale or Tom Ford use coffee, but in the 90s it was risky. I only remember Popi Moreni and this By as the only feminine options with coffee back then. The opening is provocative: orange and bergamot over an earthy background with coffee among white flowers. The notes vary, but for me, it is a blend of coffee, violet (not lavender) and florals that blend with seductive vanilla, musk and wet woods. Someone said it smells like anise, and I agree; perhaps the violet and coffee create that effect. It is original, chameleon-like and difficult to define. I understand why it is so valued and hard to find, but I don’t understand why they discontinued it so quickly. I can imagine the girls of Sex and the City wearing it in dark alleyways, drunk and laughing, in clubs and with any man. High sillage, excellent longevity.
What a mess writing this after so many excellent reviews that preceded me! After reading them, I was left speechless. When I finally had the chance to grab a tester at a good price, I didn’t hesitate for a second. Now that it’s discontinued, I must say it is a jewel, one of the most complex and unique perfumes in my collection. For me, By generates mystery and is addictive; I imagine it’s that kind of scent that makes people approach out of curiosity. Perhaps that’s why it was a hit in the 90s nights. It is very seductive. On my skin, it comes out slightly citrusy with a lavender that lingers throughout, making it very aromatic. As it dries, I notice the coffee and cedar, wrapped in a spiced and piquant atmosphere thanks to the ginger. It has a very subtly sweet point and a light floral touch from the lily. On my skin, it feels like a very faint powdery memory, which I imagine is the violet, although I don’t detect it as such. Overall, it is different, sexy, warm, enveloping, aromatic and spiced, ideal for autumn and winter. I adore it. It is not gourmand, nor floral, nor citrusy, nor excessively musky, powdery or woody… but it has brushstrokes of everything. The combination of notes is delicious and unexpected. The trail is high and the longevity exceeds 12 hours. I understand that houses cannot keep everything forever and have to drop some, but the criteria for choosing which ones go will always be a mystery to my nose. In particular, Dolce & Gabbana have withdrawn many perfumes that are a beauty, I love them and give personality to whoever wears them. How much it was worth knowing and enjoying it, By!!!! Scent 8.5/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 10/10 Value for money 8/10 Versatility 6.5/10 Packaging 6/10 Would I buy it again? Yes
What a challenge writing reviews after so many excellent ones before me! After reading them, I picked up a tester and now, although it’s discontinued, I must say it’s a gem, one of the most complex and original in my collection. For me, By generates mystery and is addictive; people approach with curiosity. Perhaps that’s why it was a hit in the 90s. On my skin, it opens citrus with lavender that lasts the entire development, making it very aromatic. As it dries down, I note coffee and cedar with a spiced, peppery touch of ginger. There’s a very light sweet note and a soft floral of lily of the valley. I sense a faint powdery memory, which I imagine is the violet, though I don’t detect it as such. Overall, it’s different, sexy, warm, enveloping, and spiced, ideal for autumn and winter. I adore it. It’s not gourmand, not purely floral, not citrus, nor excessively musky… but it has brushstrokes of everything. The combination is delicious and unexpected. The trail is high and lasts over 12 hours. I understand they can’t maintain it forever, but the criteria for retiring such beautiful perfumes is a mystery. D&G has removed many masterpieces like this that add personality. How much it was worth knowing you, By. Scent 8.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value for money 8/10, Versatility 6.5/10, Packaging 6/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
Dolce & Gabbana and their elegant stroke of genius.
A true gem, seductive and elegant… it would be a brilliant achievement if an Arab perfumer created a new fragrance with these notes so we could smell something similar again.