The concentration edit
Which D&G
The One
lasts longest?
Six editions of The One for Men, with the original EDP and updated 2026 EDP compared separately. Explore their scent, hours, projection and trail, from the classic EDT to the longest-lasting Parfum.
Find your versionThe longevity ranking
The hours, compared.
- ParfumLONGEST LASTING12+ hours
- EDP (2026)8–9 hours
- EDP IntenseJOINT #37–8 hours
- Gold EDP IntenseJOINT #37–8 hours
- Original EDP7 hours
- EDT6 hours
Editorial wear estimates. Brighter segments show ranges; → means 12 hours or more.
The quick answer
The One Parfum lasts the longest on our skin, at 12+ hours, with light to moderate projection and moderate to heavy sillage. Updated EDP (2026) follows at 8–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage. EDP Intense and Gold EDP Intense tie at 7–8 hours, original EDP gives 7 hours, and EDT gives 6 hours. Those four all have light projection and light sillage.
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12+ hours, light to moderate projection and moderate to heavy sillage.
Updated EDP, light trailEDP (2026)8–9 hours, light to moderate projection and light sillage.
Original tobacco & amberOriginal EDP7 hours with light projection and light sillage.
Three different measures
Lasting longer isn’t the whole story.
- Longevity
- How long you can still detect the scent.
- Projection
- How far the scent radiates around you.
- Sillage
- The scent trail you leave as you move.
Bars use the same scale for every bottle. Projection and trail are qualitative ratings from light to heavy; they don’t describe hours at full strength.
EDT vs Original EDP vs EDP Intense vs Gold EDP Intense vs Parfum vs EDP (2026)
Find your kind of The One.
Compare the performance. Explore the notes. Choose the scent you want to live with.
01 / Eau de Toilette
#6 for longevity
The One for Men EDT
Grapefruit & basil · Ginger & cardamom · Tobacco, amber & cedar
The classic citrus, spice and tobacco direction.
The original EDT brings grapefruit, aromatic herbs and warm spice into a tobacco, amber and cedar base. We get 6 hours on our skin, with light projection and light sillage. Choose it for the classic scent with a close, understated presence.
Choose it for The original scent direction with light presence.
Consider: Original EDP gives 7 hours with the same light projection and sillage. The updated 2026 EDP gives 8–9 hours and light to moderate projection, while Parfum reaches 12+ hours with a fuller trail.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 6 hours
- Projection
- Light
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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02 / Eau de Parfum
#5 for longevity
The One for Men Original EDP
Grapefruit & coriander · Warm spice · Tobacco & amber
Warm tobacco and amber in the original EDP.
Original EDP pairs grapefruit, coriander and basil with cardamom, ginger and orange blossom over tobacco, amber and cedar. We get 7 hours with light projection and light sillage. It is the original 2015 EDP, kept separate from the updated 2026 edition in this comparison.
Choose it for The original tobacco and amber EDP with a light trail.
Consider: The updated 2026 EDP gives 8–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage in our ratings. Check the bottle generation when choosing a retailer listing; an EDP label alone does not distinguish the two.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 7 hours
- Projection
- Light
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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03 / Eau de Parfum
Joint #3 for longevity
The One for Men EDP Intense
Cardamom, neroli & cypress · Benzoin · Leather & labdanum
A darker leather and resin direction.
EDP Intense opens with cardamom, neroli and cypress, then moves through warm cashmeran, benzoin and clary sage into leather, patchouli and labdanum. We get 7–8 hours with light projection and light sillage. Choose it for the darker, resinous scent direction rather than expecting strong projection from the Intense name.
Choose it for Leather, aromatic spice and warm resins with light presence.
Consider: Gold EDP Intense ties it at 7–8 hours with the same light projection and light sillage, but has a brighter citrus and aromatic character. Parfum has our longest wear and fullest trail.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 7–8 hours
- Projection
- Light
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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04 / Eau de Parfum
Joint #3 for longevity
The One for Men Gold EDP Intense
Blood orange & ginger · Clary sage · Vetiver & patchouli
Citrus, aromatic herbs and patchouli.
Gold EDP Intense brings blood orange, ginger and bergamot into clary sage, cardamom and geranium, with amberwood, vetiver and patchouli beneath. We get 7–8 hours with light projection and light sillage. It ties EDP Intense across all three ratings, so the brighter citrus and aromatic scent is the deciding factor.
Choose it for A brighter citrus and aromatic take on The One.
Consider: Gold and the black-bottle EDP Intense are separate scents despite their matching ratings. The links here are labeled retailer searches, so check for the men’s Gold EDP Intense rather than the women’s Gold fragrance.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 7–8 hours
- Projection
- Light
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
Find your bottle
Shop Gold EDP Intense.
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05 / Parfum
#1 for longevity
The One for Men Parfum
Orange, nutmeg & black pepper · Labdanum · Tobacco & amber
The longest on our skin, with the fullest scent trail.
Parfum builds on the warm tobacco and amber direction with orange, nutmeg and black pepper, a labdanum and aromatic-wood heart, and tobacco, vetiver and amber underneath. We get 12+ hours with light to moderate projection and moderate to heavy sillage. Choose it for the longest wear and fullest trail in this comparison.
Choose it for 12+ hours and a moderate to heavy scent trail.
Consider: Its light to moderate projection is the same rating as the updated 2026 EDP. The larger differences are longevity and sillage: 12+ hours and a moderate to heavy trail, versus 8–9 hours and a light trail.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 12+ hours
- Projection
- Light to moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Moderate to heavy
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
Find your bottle
Shop Parfum.
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06 / Eau de Parfum
#2 for longevity
The One for Men EDP (2026)
Grapefruit & basil · Ginger & cardamom · Tobacco, amber & cedar
The updated EDP, compared separately.
The updated 2026 EDP keeps the citrus, warm spice, tobacco and amber direction, with the clear-glass bottle design shown here. We get 8–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage. It lasts longer and projects a little more than original EDP in our ratings, while keeping a light trail.
Choose it for The updated EDP with 8–9 hours and a light trail.
Consider: Original EDP gives 7 hours with light projection and light sillage. Parfum gives 12+ hours and a moderate to heavy trail. For the 2026 EDP, use the labeled retailer search and check the generation and bottle shown before choosing a listing.
The performance
- Longevity
- 8–9 hours
- Projection
- Light to moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
Find your bottle
Shop EDP (2026).
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The final pick
Choose the scent.
Then compare the offers.
Choose Parfum for our longest wear at 12+ hours and the fullest trail, with light to moderate projection. Updated EDP (2026) gives 8–9 hours with the same projection rating and a light trail. EDP Intense and Gold tie at 7–8 hours with light presence: choose the darker leather and resin direction or the brighter citrus and aromatic one. Original EDP gives 7 hours and EDT gives 6, both with light projection and sillage. Pick the scent and edition, then compare the matching shopping options.
Explore the longest lasting pickA little more clarity
The One, answered.
Which Dolce & Gabbana The One lasts the longest?
Parfum lasts 12+ hours on our skin, with light to moderate projection and moderate to heavy sillage. Updated EDP (2026) follows at 8–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage.
How long does The One EDT last?
We get 6 hours with light projection and light sillage. Original EDP gives 7 hours with the same light projection and light sillage.
Does original EDP perform the same as updated EDP (2026)?
We rate them separately. Original EDP gives 7 hours with light projection and light sillage. Updated EDP (2026) gives 8–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage.
Does EDP Intense last longer than Gold EDP Intense?
They tie at 7–8 hours, with light projection and light sillage. The scent character is different: Intense emphasizes leather, aromatic spice and resins; Gold has a brighter citrus and aromatic direction.
Which The One has the strongest scent trail?
Parfum has the fullest trail here, rated moderate to heavy. The other five editions all have light sillage in our ratings.
Does Parfum project strongly for all 12+ hours?
Our projection rating is light to moderate. The 12+ hour longevity estimate describes overall detectability, not continuous projection at full strength. Sillage is rated separately as moderate to heavy.
How can I tell original EDP from the 2026 EDP?
The manufacturer describes the 2026 update as using clear glass instead of the previous shaded glass, and that current bottle is shown on its card here. Check the full retailer description and edition rather than relying on the EDP label alone.
Why do some shopping links say Search?
Those links open retailer results rather than a verified bottle listing. They display no price. Check the men’s edition, generation, size and availability in the results.
Are these wear times guaranteed?
These are our wear estimates. Skin, weather, application and perception affect the result. Compare the hours alongside the scent, projection and trail you prefer.