After months of every YouTube fragrance influencer extolling this as "the ultimate date-night scent" and "biggest compliment getter", I discover that this is a relatively generic amber fragrance made a bit more interesting due to some spicy green notes (the notes don't mention it, but I swear that I am picking up a light vetiver note, which is a positive. Creating this fragrance, Stefano Gabbana was following the idea of creating an uomo, a very masculine fragrance, and a very classic one, \"not a banal classic, but a classic men\'s fragrance that would last for years and be the type of scent that women adore\". There is a syrupy quality to The One — any thicker and it would get too sweet and clubby, but it is instead a beautifully blended concoction that benefits from every risk it takes. I think it is one of the best males fragrance about these days, it is certainly something different than other top branded male eau de toilette.

The oriental character is quite moderated, and comes across more tobacco than agarwood, perhaps that suggests a slight cedar note? If you want an economical fragrance that announces your presence on a first date, go for something spicier like Jovan Sex Appeal or Mercedes Benz for Men.PS: remember, there will always be a "newer" and "better" fragrance, enjoy the ones you have in the meantime. It took me a long time to warm up to this scent, probably because, to me, this is a fall (cool weather) scent and I bought it early summer and it is definitely NOT a summer (hot weather) scent. From the promotional copy: "The model of the fragrance advertising campaign will be the actor Matthew McConaughey .

People have mentioned problems with projection and longevity, I can see this after wearing it I had to overspray it so it last longer and projects but that doesn't mean the scent itself is weak. Normally I could pretty confidently pick out the top 2-3 most prominent notes in most fragrances without checking the official notes but to be honest, I wasn't sure about any of the notes in The One. even if the fragrance is famous and all the reviewers praise it, remember that you should test it first, and if you like it, get it !It’s not MIND BLOWING, so don’t expect to be dazzled or you’ll be disappointed, it’s just really really nice to smell and easy on the nose. I have this and the EDT and I much prefer the EDT, this for some reason on me has most of the same DNA of the EDT with the tobacco and cardamom but imo this has some strange cucumber type note that is too overwhelming to me, I guess it could be the basil or the coriander ? To date, I haven’t found a fragrance more fitting of its name than this, cause this definitely gives you the vibe of being “The One”, that one fragrance, the elixir, the Holy Grail, the goat, etc.

The scent is pleasant enough but side by side with nearly any other tobacco/amber/resinous spice fragrance it can't compete. If you're looking for an affordable dumb reach date night fragrance it is VERY HARD to beat The One.Anyways, I bought it to add to my winter colognes and it was disappointing after the good reviews I read online.

It's very safe and therefor a little boring in my opinion, but it's a bit of a dumb reach, a safe fragrance, that wont offend anyone, but it probably won't arouse them either. Please do not listen to people who say its completely vanished after an hour they are clearly talking out of their ass. The combination of sweet and spicy in this fragrance reminds me a little bit of La Nuit De L'Homme by YSL. I smell sweet tobacco, spicy goodness and rich amber all day long, perfect for any occasion, whether you're in the city or cozy at home. In the heart, the Madonna Lily ingredient expresses a voluptuous intensity and enveloping femininity, before a seductive dry down of vanilla, ambery and musky notes.The cardamom, amber, and tobacco are still the stars of the show, but the cedar has been dialed up to provide a nice woodiness in contrast. When I wear this I just spray it all over myself maybe 10-12 sprays, it's not going to offend anyone. There are others that will do it for you, like Aventus, Eros, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, Bleu De Chanel EDP, even Ultra Male or Sauvage Elixir if you wanted to (just dial down the sprays a little), but not this one. I thought exactly the same until 2 people told me they could pick up the scent from a good 6 feet away. I remember it being heavy in tobacco and spices then settling down a little while seeming mysterious….