189 community ratings

By Man

Name: By Man
Brand: Dolce & Gabbana

1998MenClassic

8.6/ 10

Community score
189 ratings

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Dolce & Gabbana By Man is a men's scent built on lavender, pepper and gaiac wood, pairing a fresh, spicy opening with a leathery, woody base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 163 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Hedione

Nutmeg leaf

Pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Lavender Artemisia

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Gaiac wood Sandalwood Leather Ambrox Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does By Man smell like?

It opens with hedione, nutmeg leaf and pepper, giving a fresh, spicy first impression. Lavender and artemisia lead the heart, while gaiac wood, sandalwood and leather set a woody foundation. Ambrox and amber sweeten that base and add a powdery, creamy softness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also suits business and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and classic. Prada L'Homme Intense and Initio Rehab have a close profile.