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Donna Karan by DKNY / Donna Karan — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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DKNY / Donna Karan· 1992· Parfum

Donna Karan

Name: Donna Karan by DKNY / Donna Karan
Brand: DKNY / Donna Karan
Rating: 8.28 (267 reviews)

8.3267Typically ~$63

A oriental scent built around bergamot over suede. Best in fall, made for dates.

OrientalSpicyLeatheryFruityResinous

Perfumer: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotGreen notesOrange blossomOsmanthusPeachPineappleApricot

Heart notes

CarnationChinese cassiaHeliotropeJasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Base notes

SuedeBenzoinCedarFrankincenseMuskSandalwoodTonka beanVanillaAmberCitrus fruitsPatchouliVetiver

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

89%

Spring

85%

Summer

71%

Fall

100%

Day

93%

Night

100%

Where

Office

78%

Casual

91%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

88%

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