DKNY 1992 EDP

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Donna Karan

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DKNY Donna Karan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1992. Donna Karan opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Osmanthus, settles into a heart of Cassia, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Suede, Citrus, Musk, and Amber. DKNY's Donna Karan carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive but utterly unique masterpiece from the 90s, this is a bold, complex, and intensely glamorous fragrance that demands attention. Prepare for a luxurious, warm embrace or a smoky, animalic challenge.
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Donna Karan 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear and special occasions. The rich, luxurious suede and incense notes, combined with its overall strong character, make it less appropriate for a typical office or casual daytime setting.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Donna Karan opens with a surprising yet captivating blend of fruity notes like apricot and pineapple, softened by green touches and orange blossom. This opulent fruity floral quickly gives way to a rich heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and carnation, creating a lush, somewhat spicy bouquet. The real magic unfolds in the deep base, where a prominent suede accord intertwines with warm amber, musky tones, and an intoxicating incense, rounded out by vanilla and sandalwood for a smooth, lingering finish.

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