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DKNY Golden Delicious

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DKNY DKNY Golden Delicious is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. DKNY Golden Delicious opens with Red Apple, Orange Blossom, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Lily, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Teak. DKNY's DKNY Golden Delicious carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A modern, juicy fruity-floral that takes the classic apple DNA of DKNY and gives it a sophisticated, grown-up twist. It's clean, fresh, and often compared to the iconic J'adore, making it a crowd-pleaser for many, though some find it a bit too generic or sharp.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Uplifting
  • Elegant
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DKNY Golden Delicious 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and generally inoffensive profile makes it highly suitable for everyday casual wear and the office. While many reviewers find it 'classy' or 'elegant' for dressier occasions, its moderate performance and shampoo-like quality might limit its formal appeal. It's often mentioned as a good 'gym' or 'on-the-go' scent, boosting its sport and casual scores.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, WATER/EAU (AQUA), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), RED 4 (CI 14700), EXT. VIOLET 2 (CI 60730).

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Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

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About

Golden Delicious opens with a bright, crisp burst of red apple and plum, softened by the delicate sweetness of orange blossom. This fruity freshness soon melts into a radiant heart of white florals, predominantly lily-of-the-valley and rose, creating a clean, almost 'shampoo-like' sensation. The scent grounds itself in a warm, subtle base of teak, sandalwood, and musk, adding a touch of smooth elegance to the fruity and floral blend.

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Where to buy

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