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Pure DKNY A Drop of Vanilla
The quiet confidence of an office-turned-dinner meeting, where crisp florals blend with subtle vanilla to create a seamless transition from day to night.
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Pure DKNY A Drop of VanillaMid-range · $40–100
49%Similar accords, often for lessAtheeri · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1994, Pure DKNY A Drop of Vanilla by Donna Karan is a Floral fragrance for women that perfectly encapsulates the elegance and sophistication of its time. Perfumers Harry Frémont and Olivier Cresp crafted this composition with a delicate balance between floral and vanilla notes, creating an aroma that is both powdery and woody. The opening is crisp and fresh, thanks to the white florals and aquatic accords, while the base offers warmth and depth through amber and warm spices.
Apply two sprays to ensure the fragrance lasts through the day. The powdery and woody notes emerge gradually, so it's best not to layer additional scents that might overpower its understated elegance.
Fig. 01 — Pure DKNY A Drop of Vanilla, Donna Karan
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Harry Frémont
A Cannes childhood, a lifetime of iconic scentsHarry Frémont is a Master Perfumer born in Cannes, France, who trained at ISIPCA in Versailles before joining Firmenich, where he won the Société Technique des Parfumeurs de France award in both 1984 and 1985.
Co-created with Olivier Cresp
The Pure DKNY line
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Designer Donna Karan
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Adds fruity, musky and aromatic; shares orchid and jasmine and 2 more notes.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 12%.