By

By, released by Dolce&Gabbana in 1997, is a rich, aromatic floral for men with a warm coffee, tobacco and leather base, and it is rated very highly by those who have reviewed it. Flowers lead, spice, woods and herbs are strong, about half notice citrus, and a minority mention musk.

The opening is aromatic and bright: bergamot, tangerine and lavender give a clean citrus-herbal freshness, while nutmeg and pepper add a dry spice. The heart is unusually floral, with violet, orchid and lily set against cedar and artemisia, a powdery yet bitter-green combination. The base is warm and dark, built on sandalwood, guaiac wood, coffee, tobacco, leather and ginger.

Many wearers find it long lasting and some call it eternal, while the trail is moderate to strong. It is voted equally for autumn and winter and mostly for evening. That suits evenings out and formal occasions, for men who appreciate a distinctive, late-1990s spiced floral.

By — for men fragrance by Dolce&Gabbana (released 1997). Top notes: Nutmeg, Pepper. Heart notes: Lavender, Artemisia. Base notes: Sandalwood, Tobacco, Leather, Amber, Guaiac Wood. — Parfica open fragrance database