Pure DKNY
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Air
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a clean, comforting floral-woody scent, with a divisive vanilla note that some love and others can't detect. It's an easy reach for many, but others find it too subtle or even synthetic.
A divisive floral that some find heavenly and classy, others a soapy, headache-inducing mess. You'll either adore its airy, powdery grace or recoil at its 'pickle-like' undertones. Definitely not a safe blind buy, for better or worse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 53% | 57% |
| Fruity | 3% | 1% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 25% | 29% |
| Warm | 7% | 1% |
| Woody | 15% | 12% |
| Earthy | 3% | 9% |
| Animalic | 6% | 2% |
| Fresh | 15% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some find it romantic or 'date night' worthy, its subtle projection means it won't dominate formal events, leaning more towards a comforting background scent.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'clean' aura make it suitable for office wear, though some find it too strong. It's often described as romantic and elegant, fitting well for dates, and its freshness suits casual daytime use. However, its strong floral and powdery profile might be too much for formal events and certainly for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Woody, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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