DKNY Stories
“DKNY Stories by Donna Karan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a vanilla, lactonic composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2018 and crafted by perfumer Stephen Nilsen, DKNY Stories is an Oriental Floral fragrance that captures the essence of modern femininity. The composition opens with a bright and fruity guava, balanced by the creamy warmth of milk mousse. As it evolves, notes of black cardamom and pink pepper introduce a subtle spiciness, while iris and jasmine sambac add floral depth. The base, featuring vanilla, white sandalwood, and ambergris, provides a warm and powdery finish that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with a light hand — the milk mousse and guava top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The base notes will slowly emerge over time, providing a comforting warmth that stays close to your skin throughout the day.
Stephen Nilsen
Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances
Designer Donna Karan
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Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a late afternoon in a sunlit apartment, where creamy sweetness meets subtle spiciness and floral notes blend into warm vanilla.
Fig. 01 — DKNY Stories, Donna Karan
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