CucumberOpens with
Green AppleHeart
Woodsy NotesDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2010 →
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Donna Karan · Sold as feminine
DKNY Be Delicious
The bustling streets of downtown Manhattan, where the crisp scent of green apples mingles with the energy of a vibrant city.
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DKNY Be DeliciousMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2004 by Donna Karan and crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel, DKNY Be Delicious is a floral fruity fragrance that quickly became iconic. The scent opens with a burst of green apple, cucumber, and grapefruit, creating an invigorating and fresh top accord. As it develops, the heart notes of magnolia, lily-of-the-valley, tuberose, violet, and rose bring a delicate floral bouquet. This is complemented by woody and amber base notes that add warmth and depth. Beyond its olfactory profile, DKNY Be Delicious became synonymous with New York's vibrant energy, thanks to its apple-shaped bottle featuring the iconic skyline of the Big Apple.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to capture its full range — the initial burst of green apple and citrus is fleeting but impactful. The floral heart notes emerge after about an hour and are best enjoyed close to skin rather than from across the room.
Fig. 01 — DKNY Be Delicious, Donna Karan
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
The DKNY Be Delicious line
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Designer Donna Karan
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