2019
DKNY Be Delicious Mai Tai
Céline BarelThe nose · 31 fragrances · also made Aurner (2025)Portrait →

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Donna Karan  ·  Sold as feminine

DKNY Be Delicious Mai Tai

The vibrant energy of a sunlit rooftop lounge, where the air is filled with the scent of ripe fruit and the promise of endless summer days.

3.92137 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
fruityaldehydicsweetcitrusmineralamber
DKNY Be Delicious Mai TaiMid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessBombshell Glamour · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares peach and amber8 matches →

How it wears

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LongevityWeak16% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak12%
Weak39%
Moderate33%
Long lasting11%
Eternal5%
SillageModerate26% say strong or enormous
Intimate25%
Moderate50%
Strong17%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

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Who Wears It

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Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2019 by Donna Karan and crafted by perfumer Céline Barel, DKNY Be Delicious Mai Tai is a vibrant Floral Fruity fragrance that captures the essence of a sun-drenched afternoon. The composition opens with bright citrus notes and pink pepper, which blend seamlessly into peach and floral accords. Solar notes and amber provide warmth and depth, creating an enticing balance between freshness and sweetness. This fragrance embodies the spirit of carefree indulgence, much like savoring a tropical cocktail on a perfect day.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can help maintain its fresh appeal throughout the day. It’s best suited for daytime wear when you want to feel light and carefree.

Fig. 01 — DKNY Be Delicious Mai Tai, Donna Karan

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03 · The nose

Céline Barel

Self-taught passion, IFF-trained craft

Céline Barel is a perfumer at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), born and raised in Grasse without family ties to the industry, though she collected fragrance bottles as a child and interned at Chanel, Dior, and Vuitton.

31fragrances
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Designer Donna Karan

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.92/ 5 · 137 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 9%.

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OK19%
Dislike7%
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