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DKNY Women Gold

DKNY Women Gold by Donna Karan is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a tropical, fruity composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for summer and fall wear, leaning feminine.

tropical brightnessmodern elegancefloral sweetnesswarm sensualitysophisticated
3.81· 86 Ratings
Created byCalice Becker
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2011, DKNY Women Gold by Donna Karan is a floral fruity fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance and sophistication. Created by perfumers Calice Becker, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier, and Yves Cassar, this scent opens with tropical mango and peach, mingling with mandarin orange for a bright, juicy start. The heart unfolds with frangipani, lily, and jasmine, adding layers of floral sweetness, while the base notes of musk and vanille bring warmth and sensuality.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak5.3k
Weak7.0k
Moderate16.0k
Long12.5k
Eternal1.8k
Sillage
Intimate13.3k
Moderate16.0k
Strong12.0k
Enormous8.0k

Application Tips

Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced wear throughout the day. The top notes are lively and bright, so allow them to meld with the floral heart before layering again if needed. This fragrance works well in both warm and cool weather but is particularly delightful during transitional seasons.

03 · The Nose

Calice Becker

Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French

Calice Becker portrait

Calice Asancheyev-Becker is a French master perfumer and director of Givaudan Perfumery School. As of 2018 she was president of the International Society of Perfume Creators.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

A bustling city street corner where tropical fruits meet white florals, capturing the vibrant energy of a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Fig. 01 — DKNY Women Gold, Donna Karan

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06 · The Room

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