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Can anyone recommend a perfume that smells like the original D & G please?

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Armadale · 23/08/2013 11:39

I would like to buy perfume for my friend for her birthday.

She had always worn Dolce & Gabbana- the original woman's fragrance- it didn't have a specific name when it came out, was just called Dolce and Gabbana for women.

It has been discontinued.

The sales lady showed us Dolce and Gabanna 'Red' which she said was the closest but it isn't close at all and my friend thought it was horrible-

So I'm after recommendations for things she might like.

I have found this bit of blurb on it but don't know how accurate it is:

"This classical, intensive, feminine aroma belongs to the group of aldehyde-floral fragrances. D&G is the first fragrance of Dolce&Gabanna. The composition is based on contrasts: sweet and bitter, feminine and masculine. The top notes are aromatic-citrusy and include mandarin, bergamot, basil and aldehydes ? a rather strong opening. The heart is feminine floral created of jasmine, floral-spicy carnation, sweet orange blossom and lily. Silky sandal wood in the base is complemented with the sweet and balsamic notes of vanilla, Tonka and musk. This fragrance is recommended for evening wear and special occasions. It was created in 1992."

The website this came from had a discussion about how their are fake copies of the original for sale on ebay and they are to be avoided, so I don't want to go down that route.

Can anyone offer any suggestions for a new fragrance for her?

It is her birthday in 4 weeks! Thanks

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Fuckitthatlldo · 23/08/2013 12:38

White Linen by Estee Lauder is also an aldehydic floral with some musk and amber accord in the base. You could try that.

Shalimar by Guerlain is a beautiful, classic Oriental with a similar opening of bergamot and citrus, leading to some floral notes in the heart, and then a really gorgeous base of vanilla, tonka, and amber.

If I think of anything else I'll come back

HTH

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wiltingfast · 23/08/2013 13:03

I'm useless at recommending perfumes that are just like X so I am going to point you towards www.fragrantica.com. Type in the perfume there and to the left there will be a column showing perfumes other people like that liked the one you are researching!

Good luck!

bootsycollins · 23/08/2013 13:04

Samsara by Guerlain

Armadale · 23/08/2013 15:11

Oooh thank you so much, some good ideas here.

I'm going to take her out for lunch on her birthday and then maybe we can wizz round testing your suggestions in a dept store.

Wiltingfast, i'll also look at the website you mentioned.

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AllTalkNo · 24/08/2013 21:41

Was the original in a fuzzy red box? If so, I think that New York by M&S (Autograph) is fairly similar.

IsabelleRinging · 24/08/2013 23:20

You don't need to buy a new one as the original is still available [http://www.cheapsmells.com/productPaging.php?category=1&brand=Dolce%20%26%20Gabbana&name=Dolce%20%26%20Gabbana%20Woman HERE!]. I have bought from this website and the service was great too and bargainous prices!

IsabelleRinging · 24/08/2013 23:21

Sorry link HERE!

Armadale · 24/08/2013 23:35

Isabelle that is brilliant, thank you so much.

I think I'll buy it her as a surprise present and then maybe take her round the department store to try out the other suggestions as well-

particularly like the M&S Autograph idea (yes it was in a fuzzy red box) as she is strangely obsessed with all things M&S!

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Dash71 · 24/01/2018 15:23

This website cannot tell you if this is the old version, has anyone tried or brought to see if this is the correct smell?

here was my response
Kayleigh
I'm afraid not as we do not have access to the items. We are just an online retailer. I can confirm that all of our items are 100% genuine, brand new and in date.

Doesn't really say the its is old version

YolandasFridge · 24/01/2018 16:51

Hmmm I'm not convinced that's the old one

I think it's the new one she didn't like

Ilovetea33 · 24/01/2018 17:34

Surely, if it's been discontinued, they cannot sell a brand new bottle?

Ilovetea33 · 24/01/2018 17:34

Surely, if it's been discontinued, they cannot sell a brand new bottle?

YolandasFridge · 24/01/2018 19:13

Pretty sure that's the new red one , like a burgundy top

LuxuryWoman2017 · 24/01/2018 20:38

I'm not help but I used to love this perfume. It was very distinctive, very 'grownup lady"
I felt sophisticated wearing it.

I'd love to find a dupe.

PerfumeIsAMessage · 24/01/2018 20:45

It's been reformulated and the new one has "pour femme"" added to the name apparently.

http://www.nstperfume.com/2012/10/15/dolce-gabbana-pour-femme-fragrance-review/]]

You can probably pick up bottles of the original on ebay.

PerfumeIsAMessage · 24/01/2018 20:47

Oh! Just noticed this thread is 5 years old.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 24/01/2018 20:52

Oh goodness I didn't notice the thread date 😀

Ls58 · 27/11/2019 21:01

I was recommended Sexy Amber by Michael Kirscit does have a similar scent vis I can’t get over the red top perfume by Folce and Gabbana I love it!

Ls58 · 27/11/2019 21:02

Mant Michael Kors

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