DKNY Men (2009) (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
61 ratings
From your scent profile
DKNY Men is a fresh men's scent that moves from juniper, mandarin orange and sage into a spicy heart of cardamom and pepper; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 45 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
PowderyWhat does DKNY Men (2009) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
The top is juniper, mandarin orange and sage, so it opens citrusy and slightly green. Cardamom and pepper add spice in the heart, while violet leaf and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. The base of cedar, patchouli, orris root and vetiver dries down with aquatic and powdery sides that keep the fresh character intact.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring and summer slightly ahead. It leans most towards daily wear, followed by the office and leisure time. Michalsky Michalsky Men and Paul Smith Optimistic for Men have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Juniper
- Mandarin orange
- Sage
First hours
- Cardamom
- Pepper
- Violet leaf
Towards evening
- Cedar
- Patchouli
- Orris root
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 27%Summer
- 27%Spring
- 23%Winter
- 23%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Winter
Autumn- Daytime27%
- Office24%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime10%
- Evening10%
- Sport8%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026