Red BerriesOpens with
RoseHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Donna Karan · Sold as feminine
DKNY Be Tempted
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping out for an evening, where the scent of ripe fruits and warm spices creates a subtle yet undeniable presence.
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DKNY Be TemptedMid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessWonder Rose · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, DKNY Be Tempted by Donna Karan is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that captures the essence of modern femininity. The composition begins with vibrant red berries and apple, balanced by the fresh zing of lemon and licorice's subtle spice. At its heart, rose and violet merge into orange blossom's delicate sweetness, while vanilla and patchouli create a warm, balsamic base that feels both indulgent and approachable.
DKNY Be Tempted is best enjoyed close to the skin rather than sprayed liberally. The top notes are fleeting but impactful, so one or two sprays on pulse points will ensure that the rich base notes have time to develop fully throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — DKNY Be Tempted, Donna Karan
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Sophie Labbé
Two decades at IFF, now principal at FirmenichSophie Labbé grew up between Paris and the French countryside, exposed early to a wide range of scents from city life to coastal breezes.
The DKNY Be Tempted line
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Designer Donna Karan
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The originalDKNY Be TemptedDonna Karan · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2016Wonder RoseShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.86 (236)38%Match
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Adds warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy; shares vanilla and apple and 1 more note.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 15%.