By Man (1998)
by Dolce & Gabbana

Oh my God...This one is sooooooooo good. I ordered a miniature and just tried it. Its fire, its hot. I never understood a how a fragance could be "sexy" even the scents I like the most I wouldnt call "sexy". But here it is, By Man. Its like male-sexuality in a bottle. Its leathery in a good way, its spicy, no its pure flames. And not in a bad way like you will hate it or love it, no you'll LOVE it.

Why are the good ones always discontinued? I don't care for any other D&G but this!

It has been called a "trashy" lavender...and that's why I like it. It's spicy, heavy and longlasting. I find the peppery lavender opening quite intriguing, and the development into a skin scent that...projects!!! The contradiction makes me appreciate this hard-to-find gem even more. The basenotes remind me of a hot iron on a cotton shirt...a near-burning smell.

What other fragrance can boast development like this?

I believe this is discontinued, and my prediction is that this will be a cult classic in a few years time, desperately hunted by many.

To me this is VERY unique, and VERY well made. High quality fragrance, really, and I really would like to know the name of the perfumer who made this.

I get very much soft peppery lemon at the beginng, and it smells amazing. Almost the best part of this wonderful fragrance.
Drydown reveils some well blended fougere elements, and finally there is a wonderful leather accord in the base. It`s absolutely wonderful.

To me it is a suprise that this haven`t got more general apprecition. Like I said, it is very well made and unique, and very impressive with subtle animalic charachter. Stays close to skin for a long long time.

The striking zebra bottle is perhaps my all time favoutite.

A peppery sweet leathery fragrance. Good nighttime wear (if you can find it).

Bought this due to the mass amount of positive comments... and the whole "smells like sex" thing really intrigued me. I'm slightly disappointed with this buy. I have to say that I really don't like the opening at all.... very sharp and feminine smelling... once the fragrance dries down though it is better. I don't really understand the whole sex/animal smell some people are talking about... I'm on the fence with this one... gotta see what kind of comments it gets.

Thus far, this is the best of all the Dolce and Gabbana line. It is the perfect going out clubbing scent that works well for daytime use too! A shame it is discontinued - I will miss it when it is finally gone completely. It's a one of a kind keeper!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!