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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Pure DKNYFirst · Donna KaranPure DKNYEDP · 2010 · ★ 3.86
DKSecond · Donna KaranDK1994 · ★ 4.58
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Pure DKNYDK
Harmony pairing

Pure DKNY × DK

Floral, woody and white floral meets amber, powdery and woody. They share four accords and three notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Pure DKNY, blue is DK. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pure DKNYDK
floralboth
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
muskysecond
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pure DKNY
LotusLotusFreesiaFreesiaWhite AmberWhite AmberBulgarian RoseBulgarian Rose
In both
SandalwoodJasmineOrchid
Four shared accords:
floralwoodypowderyamber
Only in DK
PineapplePineappleApricotApricotPeachPeachBergamotBergamotOsmanthusOsmanthusOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGreen NotesGreen NotesHeliotropeHeliotropeCarnationCarnationCassiaCassiaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRose
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenPure DKNY brings floral; DK brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, jasmine and orchid, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, woody, powdery and amber run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Pure DKNY in spring and DK in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDK is voted long lasting and strong; Pure DKNY moderate on both. Expect DK to lead and Pure DKNY to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of DK, two of Pure DKNY over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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