The Perfume Library

Be Delicious Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

DKNY Be Delicious Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with an aquatic, green side, suited to easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit and green apple give it a crisp, fruity brightness, and the marine notes pull that freshness in an aquatic direction. Juniper berry and patchouli build a dry, spicy base, while woods and coffee add a sweetish, woody warmth. Jasmine stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters recommend it equally for spring, summer and fall, and choose winter less often. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and works at the office too. Rabanne Invictus and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron

6.7

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Sweet Delicious Pink Macaron is a light women's scent that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with office wear not far behind. It reads feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer Fragrance 2012 and Alverde Lemon Love have a close profile. Nectarine and kumquat open it with a citrusy freshness. Pomegranate, marzipan and rose carry a floral, fruity sweetness through the heart. Tonka bean and amber in the base soften it into a warm, gourmand finish.

Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

DKNY · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy women's scent that leans towards spring and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with pink pepper and vanilla ice cream, the light spice softening the sweetness. The heart brings floral notes, vanilla orchid and a solar note, while vanilla, musk and amber settle into a powdery, creamy base. It carries a fresh, citrusy edge, but the gourmand sweetness wins out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, and a fair number suggest it for the office. It spreads across all four seasons, with spring and autumn ahead. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Calvin Klein Cotton Musk have a close profile.

Liquid Cashmere Black

8.0

DKNY · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Liquid Cashmere Black is a floral-fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand streak, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer trails far behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, and also finds a place at the office and for daily use. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with raspberry, rose and black cherry, fruity and sweet. The heart of jasmine absolute, iris and patchouli builds a floral, powdery middle. In the base, praliné, heliotrope and sandalwood turn it creamy, woody and softly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches among the accords. Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Be Extra Delicious

6.6

DKNY · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Be Extra Delicious is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and sits easily in daily wear and at the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, and business use comes close. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a smaller share call it modern. It opens with pear, bergamot, freesia and blackcurrant, giving a fruity freshness. Towards the heart, peony, heliotrope, lily of the valley and gardenia bring a powdery, floral side. In the base, raspberry and caramel sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while ambroxan softens that sweetness.

Red Delicious Men

7.1

DKNY · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Red Delicious Men is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and cognac, then turns fruity and sweet at the heart with mandarin orange, apple liqueur and bergamot. The base of sandalwood, moss and coffee absolute adds a gourmand, woody footing, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side, and suits leisure time and nights out best. Its profile is close to Gisada Ambassador for Men and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks.

Be Desired

6.4

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Be Desired is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads as feminine, with some voters also calling it modern. The top opens bright and slightly fruity with grapefruit, orange, violet leaf and blackcurrant. In the heart, Turkish rose, Asian jasmine and cassia absolute add a soft floral touch. The base settles on cedarwood, amberwood and cashmeran for a woody finish. Clarins Eau des Jardins and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Matcha (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Matcha Eau de Parfum pairs a bright opening of pink pepper, mandarin orange and apple with a heart of rose, matcha and jasmine, making a light, easygoing women's fragrance. The opening is citrusy and fruity, fresh from pink pepper, mandarin orange and apple. In the heart, rose, matcha and jasmine add a floral, green touch. Musk, amber and sandalwood soften the base, and the accords lean sweet and powdery as well. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best, with evening and night-out use far less common. Burberry Body Tender and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Delicious Delights Cool Swirl

6.7

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Delicious Delights Cool Swirl is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, gourmand coolness, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It sits closest to leisure and daily wear, with some voters also choosing it for the office. Most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with violet leaf, coconut water and blueberry, a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and pistachio ice cream bring a floral, creamy sweetness. Musk, patchouli and heliotrope close it on a soft, powdery base. French Avenue Solitaire and Ard Al Zaafaran Alora have a close profile.

Cashmere & Palo Santo

7.3

DKNY · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

DKNY Cashmere & Palo Santo is a women's fragrance that carries the fruity sweetness of peach into a smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and half of those who rated longevity score it high. There are no season or occasion votes, but the structure points to a warm, soft scent. Peach comes first. The heart holds cashmere wood and labdanum absolute, which add a powdery, resinous depth. Amber, Palo Santo and vanilla dominate the base, and the sweetness is balanced by spice and a faint leathery edge. Swiss Arabian Mutamayez and Miller Harris Étui Noir have a close profile.

Donna Karan Essence: Wenge

8.2

DKNY · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

DKNY Donna Karan Essence: Wenge is a sweet, woody unisex scent built on jasmine, wenge and labdanum with a spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Jasmine carries the floral side, while wenge and labdanum lay a woody, resinous base under the whole scent. Pimento, nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth, and lavender softens the sweet, gourmand mood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Pistachio (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

DKNY · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Pistachio Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Italian bergamot and bitter orange for freshness, while roasted pistachio adds a nutty warmth. In the heart, latte macchiato and vanilla orchid bring a creamy side, and white peony with star jasmine lightens it with flowers. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean, marshmallow and vanilla dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Spring and summer lead the season votes, with fall and winter close behind. Leisure and daily wear come first, and it also suits the office. Billie Eilish Eilish and Pink Sugar Pink Sugar have a close profile.

Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime

6.4

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with a green, lightly sweet character that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity sits around the middle and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with office use next and evening far behind. It opens with mandarin orange, orange and bergamot for a bright citrus start. The heart brings basil, ginger, neroli and lime cake, where sweetness and green notes blend. Violet leaf in the base turns it soft and powdery. Perfumes with a close profile include French Avenue Pinnace Oryn and The Different Company Osmanthus.

DK Men Unleaded

8.2

DKNY · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

DKNY DK Men Unleaded is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, lightly smoky backdrop; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, basil and sage give it a crisp, herbal lift, while suede and tobacco soften that into a leathery, smoky tone. A fresh, citrusy and green backbone leads, fruity and sweet touches take off the edge, and woody, creamy hints round it out. Voters find longevity good and sillage moderate. Spring and fall are named most often, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Alexandre.J The Majestic Vetiver and Giorgio Armani Eau de Cèdre have a close profile.

Be Delicious Orchard St. (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

DKNY · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Orchard St. Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral, aimed at women and suited to easygoing daily wear. It opens with juicy blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and Cripps Pink apple, with pink pepper adding a light sparkle. The heart brings iris, black raspberry, jasmine sambac and pomegranate, mixing floral and fruity tones. Leather, cedarwood and amberwood in the base settle it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and the office. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 have a close profile.

Be Delicious Eau So Intense

6.4

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a fruity, lightly sweet edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it is neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. With few votes so far, that reading is tentative, but it sits close to an everyday wear. The top opens with apple, grapefruit and magnolia, a crisp, green, fruity first impression. The heart turns floral with tuberose, rose, violet and lily of the valley. The base of white amber, blond woods and sandalwood leaves a woody, softly sweet finish. DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum) and Omerta Desirable Pure Flirt have a close profile.

Donna Karan Essence: Labdanum

7.5

DKNY · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

DKNY Donna Karan Essence: Labdanum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy resin against a leathery, smoky and earthy backdrop, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer barely chosen. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while business comes last. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with classic also common, so it reads balanced between the two. It has been discontinued. The notes are leather, green notes, French labdanum and musk. The sweet, resinous warmth of the labdanum meets the leather, the green notes lift that weight slightly, and the musk softens the animal, oriental side and ties it together. The overall feel is woody, dark and a little smoky.

Delicious Delights Dreamsicle

6.3

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Delicious Delights Dreamsicle is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance built on raspberry, mandarin orange and blueberry; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, mandarin orange and blueberry in a fresh, sugary fruit mix. In the heart, green apple, apricot sorbet and peach nectar carry it into a juicy, soft sweetness. Vanilla, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a creamy, gourmand base, while the synthetic accord adds a light candy-like feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits those who like light, sweet fruity scents.

DKNY 24/7

7.1

DKNY · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY 24/7 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge, and it leans towards spring, fall and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets few votes. Daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and business settings; night out and evening get fewer votes. It opens with rhubarb, quincester and pink pepper for a bright, lightly fruity start. The heart turns floral with tuberose, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk leave a woody, creamy finish. Its profile is close to Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia and Emil Élise Bathing in a Daydream.

Delicious Candy Apples Ripe Raspberry

6.8

DKNY · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Ripe Raspberry is a discontinued women's fragrance that turns apple and raspberry into a fresh, sweet, gourmand fruit scent. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits calm, light everyday wear. Most voters do not rate its staying power as high. It opens with Granny Smith apple, raspberry and lime, a tangy, fresh start. Peony, magnolia and sweet notes give the heart a soft floral touch, and cola in the base pushes it towards a sugary, gourmand finish. Fresh, floral, fruity, sweet and gourmand accords sit side by side. Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves and La Rive Sweet Woman have a close profile.

Chaos (1996) (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

DKNY · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

DKNY Chaos is a sweet, smoky oriental for women that layers cinnamon, saffron and cardamom over amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Amber, sandalwood and frankincense carry the weight of the scent, while cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and clove add a warm spiced texture on top. Chamomile, sage and lavender soften that richness a little. The overall impression is a sweet, resinous, woody oriental balanced by floral tones. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office and daily wear further behind. It is meant as a feminine fragrance, though some voters read it as masculine too.

Delicious Delights Fruity Rooty

6.5

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Delicious Delights Fruity Rooty is a fresh, sweet fruity-floral for women that opens on blackberry, mandarin orange and blueberry; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by blackberry, mandarin orange and blueberry. In the heart, candied apple sorbet meets violet and rose, giving a floral sweetness. The base of lily and vanilla leaves a soft, sugary trail, with a somewhat synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated it, so these figures are tentative. It suits those who want a light, youthful fruit-and-flower scent. Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger Woman Flower Violet and Escada Sexy Graffiti (2002) have a close profile.

Be Delicious City Blossom Urban Violet

7.1

DKNY · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Be Delicious City Blossom Urban Violet is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around violet, iris and rose. Its notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one whole: violet and iris give a powdery floral feel, while freesia and apple blossom lighten it. Mandarin orange and berries add a sweet, fruity brightness, and sandalwood and musk lay a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, which suits calm, everyday wear. It is made for women and has been discontinued. Yoppy Flower Glam and Grès Lumière Rose have a close profile.

Be 100% Delicious

6.6

DKNY · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Be 100% Delicious is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, gourmand side, made for women. Longevity and projection are both rated moderate. With few votes behind these ratings they are only a rough guide, but the scent sits between light and loud, close to an everyday wear. Blackcurrant brings a fruity brightness, while orange blossom adds a soft floral note. Sandalwood underneath gives a woody, creamy base, and the sweetness leans gourmand. Michael Kors Glam Jasmine and Guerlain Imagine 2022 have a close profile.