DKNY Women
“DKNY Women by Donna Karan is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, aromatic composition with a green undertone. Voted best for summer wear, leaning feminine.
Try Before You Commit
Sample first, then decide on a full bottle.
Live pricing isn't available yet — links open each seller's own search. Scentsation may earn a commission on purchases; link order is never influenced by it.
Launched in 1999 by Donna Karan, DKNY Women is a Floral Fruity fragrance that epitomizes the brand's blend of American elegance and modern sophistication. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like orange and mandarin, balanced by fresh tomato leaf and green accords for an unexpected twist. At its heart, water lily and jasmine mingle with ylang-ylang and rose, creating a lush floral bouquet that transitions seamlessly into a woody base of birch, suede, sandalwood, and patchouli. The result is a dynamic scent that captures the essence of urban femininity, both fresh and grounded.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
DKNY Women has a strong opening that fades into its heart notes after about an hour. Apply one to two sprays to allow the woody base to emerge gradually throughout the day. It's best suited for daytime wear, where its fresh citrus and floral notes can shine without overpowering.
Sophia Grojsman
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances · American
As a child, in Belarus, this perfume queen-to-be would run around the garden smelling roses and jasmine, leaving her toys untouched, dismissed. After studying chemistry at university, she emigrated to New York and joined the IFF laboratories where she learned the art of perfumery under the guidance of Ernest Shiftan, one of the greatest American perfumers in history. Sophia was the first perfumer to inverse classical proportions of ingredients in perfumes, having discovered that an overdose of a certain ingredient could propel it to the top of the perfume’s structure. She combined this revolutionary technique with classical perfume structures to create a truly unique aesthetic, one that was to forever shape the art of perfume making. She was also well-known for her endless fascination with rose, a flower she uses in most of her creations. At Frédéric Malle’s request, she applied herself for the first time to the art of scented candles.
Also created
Designer Donna Karan
More from Donna Karan
Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
The bustling energy of a city street at dusk, where fresh fruits and floral notes blend with the subtle richness of leather and wood.
Fig. 01 — DKNY Women, Donna Karan
Where to buy.
Try before you commit
Decant communities and sample services let you wear a fragrance for a week before buying a full bottle. Find a sample
