The One Sport by Dolce&Gabbana

I hear many people complaining about the longevity and projection, but for me, it’s a beast. I picked it up right when it launched in 2012, a 150ml bottle. It’s not my favorite fragrance, but it’s one of the most performant.

For me, this and Gentleman are the jewels of The One. They’re super original, but what a shame that their longevity is so weak and short.

I’m divided on this fragrance: it doesn’t smell like plastic or forced (which is hard to find these days), but I can’t clearly recognize any single note. It’s an original ‘sport’ version that I think is unfairly underrated, without being a masterpiece. It smells aquatic without being Calone, with a very subtle woody citrus touch and a noticeable spice, like unlisted pepper. There’s also a hint of floral and a wood that I believe is the soul. In short, it’s aquatic/woody but very fresh and pleasant. Maybe I’ll get pelted, but it has originality and doesn’t smell bad. It’s better than the masculine ‘Light Blue’ or its horrible ‘Intense’ (a trip to the house of horrors), and on par with ‘Dior Homme Sport’ (reformulated about 100 times), which I found questionable. The performance isn’t as bad as they say, though it’s weak: low sillage but noticeable for 4-5 hours on the skin. What a pity. An interesting fragrance that has won me over every time I wear it, and it’s cheap to get. Watch out, though; at retail price, it seems excessive. I really liked it, and the bottle is cool.

If Fragrantica already warned that here they only sell junk, better run away from The One Sport. What happened, D&G? It’s an expensive brand that promises exclusivity, but this perfume smells like nothing. When I tried it, I thought I had a runny nose; no matter how close I brought it to my wrist, I only felt a citrus touch so soft it seemed like a lemon air freshener for storing seasonal clothes. It’s so insipid that it’s not even worth asking for a tester in a store. What a pity, because the original is my favorite, and I expected this version to honor its father, but it turns out to be the black sheep of the line.

I didn’t end up liking this Sport; the rosemary is very heavy and synthetic, something overwhelming at the opening. It projects well for an hour and then sits close to the skin. It lasts about 6 hours and stays better on clothes, like most. If you like this aquatic concept with rosemary and soft wood, I recommend Aqva Marine by Bulgari; it’s better quality, performance, and price.

Freshness, optimism, walks, day, sun, gym… simplicity. This is The One Sport: a light, young, and easy-to-use aquatic woody fragrance. It opens with citrus and aquatic notes, quickly moves to rosemary (very clear and well-executed), and dries down to red cedar with an aquatic base. At the end, you can notice the soft musk and patchouli. It’s fresh, projects well, and lasts. The bottle is delicate and beautiful.

Hits 100% for sports. In heat and humidity, it really stands out; I prefer it to Light Blue, even though I tried it and wouldn’t buy the full bottle—I’ll stick with my 30ml decant. Fine, subtle, and aquatic scent, perfect for a day outdoors, and it clings to clothes for a long time.

Honestly, what a great scent—fresh and sporty, just how I like it. The only downside is longevity: on my skin, it doesn’t last more than four hours and you only notice it up close.

Very linear and nice, but it doesn’t stand out among other sporty and aquatic fragrances; for the price, I don’t see the value. I bought the 30ml version and wouldn’t buy it again. I prefer Acqua di Gio, even if it’s very commercial. The rosemary note is the most prominent.

I tried this fragrance today. Upon opening it, I sensed those aquatic notes and it conveyed freshness and softness. It’s the typical sporty scent; I feel like I’ve heard it before, something repetitive that doesn’t catch my attention. The sillage and longevity confirm it’s a poor fragrance; I don’t recommend it.

Aquatic, fresh, and youthful; the rosemary is barely noticeable (it’s more of a herbal, lemony touch), but it lacks depth. It’s youthful, sporty, and non-intrusive; you’ll see the person wearing it again, but you won’t remember the scent.

I agree with the previous reviewer. I know D&G fragrances don’t hook everyone, but for me, this is a gem. In fact, it’s my first from the house, and I had been dying to own it. Finally, I have it, and it didn’t disappoint. Upon application, I felt a super refreshing and energizing citrus, very tasty. It softens a bit after a few minutes, but the aquatic notes remain the base throughout. I also detect a subtle, non-intrusive sweetness, which I think is the cedarwood. The ideal weather is summer, of course, without over-applying, but it also works well in transitional seasons and for semi-formal occasions.

At first, I thought I smelled something soft citrus, like lemon or bergamot, with a green apple sensation. Since those notes aren’t listed, I assume it’s the combination of the aquatics with rosemary. I didn’t detect the cardamom like I have in other fragrances. It evolves into a soft wood, always with that green Mediterranean vibe, with soft musk and patchouli. It doesn’t impress me too much, neither good nor bad. Maybe at the start some notes vaguely reminded me of a fresh women’s perfume, but in reality, I felt it more like a spray deodorant. The dry down is clearly masculine, but very simple for my tastes. Moderate longevity; it can last over 6 hours, but up close with low sillage. It’s clearly for informal use, better for summer and daytime spring, as it lacks the complexity for night.

I’ll give D&G one last shot with this line; if I see it, I’ll buy it, but the last time!

No Manes is a rich perfume, a scent that is both enduring and soft at the same time.