DKNY 2006 EDP

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Gold

by Yann Vasnier , Calice Becker , Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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DKNY Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Yann Vasnier, Calice Becker, and Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Gold opens with Black Locust and Lily, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. DKNY's Gold carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it perfume; a big, brassy lily for those who want to make an entrance. If you like your florals shy and retiring, look elsewhere. This isn't subtle, and it certainly isn't mass-market sweet.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Black Locust50%
Lily50%
Heartas listed
Clove33%
Jasmine33%
Violet Leaf33%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Patchouli50%

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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive, potentially polarising character, Gold is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's a confident choice for dates and formal events, though its powerful sillage makes it less suitable for an office environment.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Gold by Donna Karan is an opulent white floral with a spicy, amber heart. It opens with an almost overwhelming burst of realistic lily, backed by a unique greenness from violet leaf, that softens into a rich blend of jasmine and black locust. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of amber and a pronounced clove note, providing a sensual, almost musky depth that some find intoxicating and others find a touch too much.

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