Bottle photo  Donna Karan
Bottle photo  Donna Karan
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Eau de parfum

Donna Karan Donna Karan

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Gender:
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Fragrance information:

Donna Karan, that first saw the light of day in 1992, is classified as a feminine fragrance, rooted in the east and floral families. IFF perfumer — the creative mind behind this fragrance. The fragrance belongs to the spicy, ambery, and wood groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of musk, fruit, floral, and whiteflower can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. An eau de parfum — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.

It has a very delicate sillage, staying close and personal. Every application feels like a little ritual — longevity is low. Country of origin — the United States: no wonder the fragrance turned out this refined. Donna Karan unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Donna Karan is shaped as a living composition, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The signature of Donna Karan is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum sets the right density and pace of development.

As soon as the fragrance opens you catch sweet-fresh fruity top notes: Apricot, Bergamot, Green Chord and Orange blossom.

When the opening settles you meet Black currant leaf, Clove, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Lily and Orchid holding a harmonious floral direction.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Fruit, Musc, Wood and Amber add depth to the backdrop. The profile is feminine, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence Low suggests confident staying power.

At the note-group layer the composition is built around Ambery, Floral, Fruit and Musk. The palette also extends to Spicy, Whiteflower, Wood and Citrus.

Overall Donna Karan holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Donna Karan
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.donnakaran.com
Year of production 1992
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
0%
Unisex
0%
Female
100%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
50%
Sleep
0%
For party
50%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
100%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
50%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
67%
46+ years old
33%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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Honestly, this perfume just kinda sticks to skin, and all the other notes feel like they're just there for show. No idea why they bothered with them if the main scent isn't even that great. The longevity is super disappointing, especially for what they're asking. I think this scent is more for ladies 35-45, but I wouldn't call it amazing 😒
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At first, the fragrance almost fully opens on the skin, but soon sweetish benzoin notes take its place. For me, this perfume is clearly for the evening, but not in the usual sense of time of day, but rather for a special occasion, a celebration, something festive. I adore it, cherish it, and keep it like something important
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Oh, how I fell for that hook! The saleswoman praised this scent so much, I couldn't resist. Her words sounded so tempting, I bought it hoping for a miracle. But alas, it didn't develop on my skin or clothes the way she promised. In the end, all I got was one single leather note. Complex and multifaceted, but still just leather. Where's all that beauty they talked about

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