DKNY Women
citrus up front, then aromatic, settling into green.
About
DKNY Women by Donna Karan is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. DKNY Women was launched in 1999. Top notes are Tomato Leaf, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Apricot; middle notes are Cassia, Water Lily, Yellow Water Lily, Yellow Narcissus, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Rose; base notes are Birch, Suede,…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Cassia, Water Lily, Yellow Water Lily, Yellow Narcissus, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Donna Karan picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does DKNY Women smell like?
citrus up front, then aromatic, settling into green. Dominant accords: citrus, aromatic, green.
What notes are in DKNY Women?
Top: Tomato Leaf, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot. Heart: Cassia, Water Lily, Yellow Water Lily, Yellow Narcissus, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Rose. Base: Birch, Suede, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber.
How long does DKNY Women last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is DKNY Women loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is DKNY Women best for?
Summer is the top pick (48%). Spring is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for DKNY Women?
Day wear leads at 85%. Night is a secondary pick at 15%.
Is DKNY Women for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 43% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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