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

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Donna Karan Essence: Wenge

Name: Donna Karan Essence: Wenge by DKNY / Donna Karan
Brand: DKNY / Donna Karan
Rating: 6.8 (25 reviews)

6.825Typically ~$50

Opens on lime, settles into a cashmere wood-fresh base. A spring pick.

FreshWoodyCitrusAquaticSpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

LimeLemonMandarin orangePink pepperAppleOrangePearGrebzor

Heart notes

Marine notesCardamomProvençal lavender

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

84%

Spring

100%

Summer

98%

Fall

99%

Day

100%

Night

76%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

84%

Club

62%

Formal

76%

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Sport

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