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DK by Donna Karan

Men 1994

Perfumer
IFF

Description

DK by Donna Karan is a woody musky floral fragrance for men. Launched in 1994, this composition was created by IFF and Jean-Claude Delville. The top notes unfold with pineapple, blackcurrant, peach, bergamot, osmanthus, orange blossom, and green accents. The heart reveals a blend of heliotrope, orchid, carnation, jasmine, cassia, ylang-ylang, rose, and lily of the valley. The base settles…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 35%
  • Spring 18%
  • Summer 10%
  • Autumn 37%
  • Day 36%
  • Night 64%

Key notes

Community

228 votes

  • Positive 94%
  • Negative 5.3%
  • Neutral 0.9%
positive reviews 228 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentNight CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I want it

888 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

188 votes

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Leading answer Night

119 votes

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Fragrance profile

About DK

Main accord amber Year 1994 Gender Men Perfumer IFF · Jean Claude Delville

DK by Donna Karan is a woody musky floral fragrance for men. Launched in 1994, this composition was created by IFF and Jean-Claude Delville. The top notes unfold with pineapple, blackcurrant, peach, bergamot, osmanthus, orange blossom, and green accents. The heart reveals a blend of heliotrope, orchid, carnation, jasmine, cassia, ylang-ylang, rose, and lily of the valley. The base settles on a foundation of suede, incense, amber, musk, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli, cedar, tonka bean, sandalwood, vetiver, and citrus.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Green, herbal and fougère Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Spices

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

95 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

115 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

55 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

46 votes

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  1. Horacio G 2026

    I absolutely loved this perfume. I’ve never smelled anything like it! It’s real leather with a tar-like touch. A very dark, gothic, and masculine scent.

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