DK Men Unleaded

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Donna Karan  ·  Sold as masculine

DK Men Unleaded

The crisp morning air of an urban park, where the scent of fresh grass and spicy herbs blends with the subtle hint of leather from a well-worn jacket.

4.5287 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
aromaticfresh spicyherbalcitruswarm spicyleather
DK Men UnleadedMid-range · $40–100
38%Similar accords, often for lessBlueshape · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cardamom and citruses8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate48% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak10%
Moderate40%
Long lasting40%
Eternal8%
SillageStrong53% say strong or enormous
Intimate10%
Moderate38%
Strong41%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine92%
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Unisex8%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

DK Men Unleaded by Donna Karan is a fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh aromatic notes and warm leather undertones. Launched in the mid-1990s, it captures the essence of modern sophistication with its bright citrus and spicy top notes, which give way to an herbal heart before settling into a musky and leathery base. This composition offers a dynamic contrast that evolves gracefully throughout the day.

How to wear it

DK Men Unleaded is best applied in two light sprays. The citrus and aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, so it's important to let the fragrance develop on your skin for about an hour before reapplying if needed. This ensures that the warm leather and musky base notes have time to fully emerge.

Fig. 01 — DK Men Unleaded, Donna Karan

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DK Men UnleadedThe originalDK Men UnleadedDonna Karan · Mid-range · $40–100
38%MatchZara · 2019BlueshapeShares Cardamom and Citrusesunder $40★ 3.62 (13)
DK Men UnleadedRauque
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Adds amber, floral and balsamic; shares three accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.52/ 5 · 87 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 70%, disliked or hated by 7%.

Love70%
Like22%
OK1%
Dislike3%
Hate3%
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