72 community ratings

By Woman (Eau de Parfum)

1997WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
72 ratings

Dolce & Gabbana By Woman Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the brightness of clementine, bergamot and lily of the valley against the sweet warmth of vanilla and sandalwood; 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 62 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

79% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does By Woman (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens fresh, floral and lightly fruity with clementine, bergamot, cyclamen and lily of the valley. In the heart, vanilla and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The base brings vanilla together with cedarwood, musk and coffee, leaving a gourmand, woody and powdery finish.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and few choose summer. Night out and evening lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.