79 community ratings

Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: DKNY

Perfumer: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

1992WomenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
79 ratings

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DKNY Donna Karan Eau de Parfum pairs osmanthus, peach and apricot with a rose and jasmine heart over vanilla and amber, a feminine floral-oriental that has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 78 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Osmanthus Peach Green notes Apricot Bergamot Orange blossom Pineapple

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose

Chinese cassia

Orchid Jasmine Heliotrope Carnation Ylang-ylang Lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Benzoin Cedar Suede Patchouli Tonka bean Frankincense Musk Citrus fruits Vanilla Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Osmanthus, peach and apricot lead, with bergamot and green notes lightening the sweetness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form the floral heart. Vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli give a warm, resinous, woody base with a leathery edge.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Obsession and MCM Obelisk have a close profile.