DKNY 2016 EDP

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DKNY Be Tempted

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DKNY DKNY Be Tempted is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. DKNY Be Tempted opens with Red Fruits, Lemon, Licorice, and Apple, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Myrrh. DKNY's DKNY Be Tempted carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper "love-it-or-hate-it" affair. Some reckon Be Tempted is a hidden gem with a truly unique red berry and licorice twist, while others find it a synthetic, syrupy headache waiting to happen. You'll either adore its seductive depth or be utterly put off by its sweetness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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DKNY Be Tempted 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its initial strength, sweetness, and depth make it less suitable for the office or sport. However, the sensual and mysteriously sweet accords, combined with community sentiment about feeling 'sexy' and 'sassy', mark it out as a top choice for date nights and evening wear.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

DKNY Be Tempted dives in with a juicy, tart burst of red berries and apple, sharpened by a surprising hint of licorice. As it settles, a sweet, dark rose and violet emerge, draped over a warm, balsamic base of vanilla, earthy patchouli, and mysterious myrrh. It's a journey from bright fruity sweetness to a deeper, more sensual dry-down.

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Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

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