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DKNY Be Delicious Rio

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DKNY DKNY Be Delicious Rio is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. DKNY Be Delicious Rio opens with Red Apple and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, and Myrrh. DKNY's DKNY Be Delicious Rio carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive scent, Be Delicious Rio is either a pleasant, albeit fleeting, fruity-floral or a completely forgettable, synthetic mess. Don't expect it to last.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
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DKNY Be Delicious Rio Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh and fruity character, make it ideal for casual daytime wear. While suitable for dates, its fleeting nature means it might not last an entire evening, and its lightness doesn't quite suit formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, sharp burst of red apple and passionfruit, instantly invigorating. This vibrant fruitiness soon mellows, giving way to a heart of delicate orange blossom and lush gardenia. The dry down is a soft, somewhat powdery blend of warm sandalwood, benzoin, and a hint of myrrh, offering a gentle, sweet finish.

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