2008
Chaos

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Donna Karan  ·  Sold as feminine

Chaos

The bustling energy of a city street at dusk, where the warm glow of streetlights mixes with the earthy scents of the urban landscape.

4.43161 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
aromaticwoodysoft spicywarm spicyherbal
ChaosMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting58% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak11%
Moderate27%
Long lasting45%
Eternal13%
SillageModerate52% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate35%
Strong22%
Enormous30%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine5%
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Unisex50%
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Feminine45%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Chaos by Donna Karan was launched in 2008 as a bold statement within the brand's repertoire. This aromatic spicy fragrance opens with a dynamic interplay of herbal and woody notes that create an intriguing tension, leading to a warm, spicy base that grounds the composition in rich, earthy depth. The scent is neither conventional nor predictable, embodying Donna Karan’s signature blend of elegance and modernity.

How to wear it

Apply Chaos to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The aromatic notes can be intense initially but settle into a more comforting warmth as the day progresses.

Fig. 01 — Chaos, Donna Karan

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The Chaos line

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Designer Donna Karan

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What people
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4.43/ 5 · 161 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 61%, disliked or hated by 9%.

Love61%
Like29%
OK1%
Dislike9%
Hate0%
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