Eau de Toilette2013
DKNY Be Delicious Art
Jean-Marc ChaillanThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Chic For Men (2003)Portrait →

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Donna Karan  ·  Sold as feminine

DKNY Be Delicious Art

The energy of an afternoon spent exploring a bustling city — where every step is filled with the excitement of discovery and the promise of new experiences.

3.6828 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
fruitypowderywoodyyellow floralfreshfloral
DKNY Be Delicious ArtMid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for lessEntebaa · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting73% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak9%
Moderate18%
Long lasting64%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate50% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate44%
Strong31%
Enormous19%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Unisex0%
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Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2013 by Donna Karan and crafted by perfumer Jean-Marc Chaillan, DKNY Be Delicious Art is a Floral Fruity fragrance that captures the essence of modern femininity. The composition opens with vibrant green apple and litchi, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vitality. As these top notes settle into a heart of mimosa and rose, they bring a soft floral sweetness to the blend. The base of sandalwood and musk adds warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a powdery, woody embrace.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in light sprays to capture its fresh, fruity top notes. The scent blooms over time, so one or two sprays are sufficient for daytime wear. It reads best close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for casual outings and urban exploration.

Fig. 01 — DKNY Be Delicious Art, Donna Karan

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Jean-Marc Chaillan portrait
03 · The nose

Jean-Marc Chaillan

A Grasse childhood, an IFF career

Jean-Marc Chaillan is a perfumer raised in Grasse, where his father worked as a perfumer and industry executive.

40fragrances
Frenchnationality

The DKNY Be Delicious line

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Designer Donna Karan

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53%MatchRasasiEntebaaShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 4.37 (71)
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06 · The Room

What people
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3.68/ 5 · 28 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 29%.

Love29%
Like43%
OK0%
Dislike25%
Hate4%
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