Donna Karan Gold
“Donna Karan Gold by Donna Karan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a white floral, amber composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2006, Donna Karan Gold by Donna Karan is an Oriental Floral fragrance that encapsulates the essence of sophistication and elegance. Created by perfumers Calice Becker, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, and Yann Vasnier, this composition opens with a radiant white floral accord that transitions into warm amber and spicy notes, underscored by subtle animalic undertones. The result is a scent that feels both lasting and modern, reflecting Donna Karan's signature blend of simplicity and luxury.
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Application Tips
Donna Karan Gold has a rich base that takes time to develop, so apply it with intention. Two sprays on pulse points allow the warm spicy and animalic notes to bloom gradually over several hours, making it perfect for evening wear or special occasions.
Calice Becker
Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French
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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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an elegant woman stepping into her power — where the crispness of white florals meets the warmth of amber and spices, creating a harmonious blend of strength and grace.
Fig. 01 — Donna Karan Gold, Donna Karan
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