By by Dolce&Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana and their elegant stroke of genius.

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 In particular, Dolce & Gabbana have withdrawn many perfumes that are a beauty, I love them and give personality to whoever wears them.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

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.

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.

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.

Does anyone know if this women’s version can be worn as unisex? Thanks!

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.