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K by Dolce&Gabbana Parfum review

A woody spicy parfum built on licorice and sandalwood.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.4
Experience (25%)
7.6
Value (35%)
7.6

K by Dolce&Gabbana Parfum is the most unusual scent in the range. Ulta's listing names just two notes, a licorice opening and a sandalwood base, and files it as woody spicy. That makes it sweeter and less peppery on paper than the K Eau de Toilette, with its chili pepper and vetiver. It is sold in one size, 3.3 oz for $195, which ties for the highest price in this list, and Ulta lists no mini, so you need a store tester to sample it. At our check it had 108 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5. It ranks last because the price, the single size and the short note list make it the riskiest blind buy here, not because the listing points to a weak scent. Pick it if you already know you like licorice; otherwise start with K Eau de Toilette at $140 for the same size. We compared published notes, sizes and prices; we did not wear-test any fragrance.

Who it is for

men who want an unusual licorice scent

Price

$195 for 3.3 oz at Ulta as of November 2026; one size listed.

Dolce&Gabbana K by Dolce&Gabbana Parfum 4.5 out of 5 stars ; 108 reviews 4.5 (108) $195.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • Top note listed: licorice
  • Base note listed: sandalwood
  • Fragrance family at Ulta: woody spicy
  • One size at Ulta: 3.3 oz for $195
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 108 Ulta reviews at our check

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Parfum strength, the strongest K version
  • Strength: Licorice is a note no other scent in this list lists
  • Strength: Sold in a full 3.3 oz bottle
  • Weakness: One size only, $195 for 3.3 oz, with no mini
  • Weakness: $195 ties for the highest price in this list
  • Weakness: Only two notes listed, so the scent is harder to judge from the listing

Key facts

  • Price: $195 (3.3 oz)
  • Concentration: Parfum
  • Key notes: Licorice, sandalwood
  • Sizes: 3.3 oz
  • Ulta rating: 4.5 out of 5 (108 reviews)

Where it ranks

K by Dolce&Gabbana Parfum is No. 10 in our Best Dolce & Gabbana Colognes verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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