The concentration edit
Which D&G
K
lasts longest?
Five ways to wear K, from bright citrus and aromatic woods to fig, leather and smoky incense. Compare their hours, projection and trail, then explore the scent and matching retailer offers.
Find your versionThe longevity ranking
The hours, compared.
- ElixirLONGEST LASTING8–10 hours
- EDP Intense7–9 hours
- Parfum7–8 hours
- EDPJOINT #46–7 hours
- EDTJOINT #46–7 hours
Editorial wear estimates. Brighter segments show ranges.
The quick answer
K Elixir lasts the longest on our skin, at 8–10 hours, with moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage. EDP Intense follows at 7–9 hours, then Parfum at 7–8; both have light to moderate projection and sillage. EDP and EDT tie at 6–7 hours with light sillage. EDP has light to moderate projection, while EDT projects lightly.
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8–10 hours, moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage.
Fig & leatherEDP Intense7–9 hours, with light to moderate projection and sillage.
Lighter presenceEDT6–7 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.
Elixir vs Parfum vs EDP Intense vs EDP vs EDT
Find your kind of K.
Compare the performance. Explore the notes. Choose the scent you want to live with.
01 / Elixir
#1 for longevity
K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir
Incense · Labdanum · Guaiac wood
Incense, warm labdanum and smoky woods.
K Elixir pairs incense with warm labdanum and guaiac wood. We get 8–10 hours on our skin, with moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage. It has our longest wear estimate and the strongest projection rating in this comparison, making it the starting point for a more noticeable K.
Choose it for The longest wear and strongest projection rating here.
Consider: EDP Intense gives 7–9 hours with light to moderate projection and sillage. Its range overlaps Elixir at 8–9 hours, so the incense-led scent and stronger projection are useful differences alongside longevity.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 8–10 hours
- Projection
- Moderate to strong
- Sillage / scent trail
- Moderate
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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$89.99 at Beauty House
50 ml · retail
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02 / Parfum
#3 for longevity
K by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum
Licorice · Caramelized fig · Sandalwood
Licorice, caramelized fig and sandalwood.
K Parfum brings an intriguing licorice opening into caramelized fig and warm sandalwood. We get 7–8 hours with light to moderate projection and light to moderate sillage. Choose it for the sweet fig and sandalwood direction with a gentler presence than Elixir.
Choose it for A sweet fig and sandalwood scent with light to moderate presence.
Consider: EDP Intense gives 7–9 hours with the same projection and sillage ratings, so Parfum is a scent choice rather than the longest-lasting option. Elixir gives 8–10 hours with moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 7–8 hours
- Projection
- Light to moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light to moderate
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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$69.99 at Jomashop
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$78.11 at FragranceNet
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$73.00 at MaxAroma
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03 / Eau de Parfum
#2 for longevity
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP Intense
Blood orange & lemon · Fig & saffron · Leather & woods
Citrus and fig over leather and woods.
K EDP Intense combines citrus, fig and saffron with a leathery, woody finish. We get 7–9 hours with light to moderate projection and light to moderate sillage. It is second for longevity in our ranking, ahead of Parfum’s 7–8 hour estimate, with the same projection and trail ratings.
Choose it for Fig and leather with a 7–9 hour wear estimate.
Consider: Its range overlaps both Parfum and Elixir. Choose EDP Intense for its fig and leather character; choose Elixir for incense, moderate to strong projection and a moderate trail.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 7–9 hours
- Projection
- Light to moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light to moderate
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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Shop EDP Intense.
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$66.49 at Jomashop
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Est. $69.92 at FragranceNet
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$40.65 at FragFlex
50 ml · retail
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04 / Eau de Parfum
Joint #4 for longevity
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDP
Citrus & cardamom · Aromatic herbs & fig milk · Cedarwood & vetiver
Citrus, aromatic herbs and a fig-milk heart.
K EDP brings citrus, juniper and cardamom into aromatic herbs and fig milk, with cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli and nagarmotha wood beneath. We get 6–7 hours with light to moderate projection and light sillage. It ties EDT for longevity and trail, while projecting a little more in our ratings.
Choose it for A citrus and aromatic scent with fig and a light trail.
Consider: EDT matches its 6–7 hours and light sillage, with light projection. EDP Intense gives 7–9 hours with light to moderate projection and sillage. Match the full EDP or EDP Intense name when choosing a bottle.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 6–7 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.
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$61.99 at Jomashop
100 ml · retail
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Est. $62.36 at FragranceNet
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$47.90 at PerfumeGiants
100 ml · retail
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05 / Eau de Toilette
Joint #4 for longevity
K by Dolce & Gabbana EDT
Juniper & citrus · Pimento & lavender · Vetiver & cedar
Juniper and citrus over aromatic woods.
The original K EDT pairs juniper and bright citrus with pimento, lavender and aromatic herbs over vetiver, cedar and patchouli. We get 6–7 hours with light projection and light sillage. Choose it for the lighter presence and citrus-aromatic direction.
Choose it for The lightest projection rating in this comparison.
Consider: EDP has the same longevity and sillage ratings, with light to moderate projection and a fig-milk facet. Elixir has the longest estimate at 8–10 hours and moderate to strong projection.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 6–7 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 ↓
Find your bottle
Shop EDT.
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$49.99 at Jomashop
100 ml · retail
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Est. $52.91 at FragranceNet
98 ml · retail
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$37.95 at FragranceShop
47 ml · retail
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The final pick
Choose the scent.
Then compare the offers.
Choose Elixir for our longest estimate at 8–10 hours, moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage. Choose EDP Intense for fig and leather at 7–9 hours, or Parfum for licorice, caramelized fig and sandalwood at 7–8; both have light to moderate projection and sillage. EDP and EDT tie at 6–7 hours with light trails. EDP adds fig and a little more projection; EDT has the lightest projection rating. Pick the scent and presence you prefer, then compare the matching offers.
Explore the longest lasting pickA little more clarity
K, answered.
Which K by Dolce & Gabbana lasts the longest?
K Elixir lasts 8–10 hours on our skin, with moderate to strong projection and moderate sillage. EDP Intense follows at 7–9 hours with light to moderate projection and sillage.
Does K Parfum last longer than EDP Intense?
Our estimate is 7–8 hours for Parfum and 7–9 hours for EDP Intense. Both have light to moderate projection and sillage. The ranges overlap; choose Parfum for licorice, caramelized fig and sandalwood, or Intense for citrus, fig and leather.
Do K EDT and EDP last the same amount of time?
They tie at 6–7 hours with light sillage. EDP has light to moderate projection; EDT has light projection. EDP also brings a fig-milk facet into its citrus and aromatic character.
Which K projects the most?
Elixir has our strongest projection rating, moderate to strong. Parfum, EDP Intense and EDP have light to moderate projection. EDT has light projection.
Which K has the strongest scent trail?
Elixir has moderate sillage. Parfum and EDP Intense have light to moderate sillage. EDP and EDT have light sillage.
Is K Elixir loud for the entire 8–10 hours?
The 8–10 hour estimate describes overall detectability. Its projection rating is moderate to strong and its sillage is moderate, measured as separate aspects of the experience rather than guaranteed hours at full strength.
Is a higher concentration always longer lasting?
The edition name alone does not establish longevity. Here, EDP Intense has a 7–9 hour estimate and Parfum has 7–8 hours, while EDP and EDT share 6–7 hours.
Are the displayed 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 want.