2006
DKNY Red Delicious Men

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Donna Karan  ·  Sold as masculine

DKNY Red Delicious Men

The moment when a city transitions from day to night — where the bright zest of tangerine meets the rich, smoky notes of rum and brandy.

3.76483 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
warm spicywoodyrumcitrusearthypowdery
DKNY Red Delicious MenMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate29% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak17%
Moderate51%
Long lasting22%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate27% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate60%
Strong15%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine64%
⚥
Unisex33%
♀
Feminine3%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2006, DKNY Red Delicious Men by Donna Karan captures the essence of a modern urban male. This Woody Aquatic fragrance opens with bright tangerine and oxygen notes that instantly energize, before transitioning into richer layers of rum and brandy. The composition balances warm spiciness with earthy undertones and powdery woods, creating a scent that is both ruggedly masculine and sophisticatedly refined.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of this fragrance. The citrus opening is vibrant but short-lived, so allow it to blend into the richer base notes for a more nuanced scent profile. Best suited for evening wear when the warm spiciness and woody undertones can truly shine.

Fig. 01 — DKNY Red Delicious Men, Donna Karan

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Designer Donna Karan

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What people
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3.76/ 5 · 483 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 22%.

Love27%
Like46%
OK5%
Dislike20%
Hate2%
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