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Donna-Karan

DKNY Be Delicious NYC

for women

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DKNY Be Delicious NYC

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Green 100%
Ozonic 98%
Aquatic 97%
Fruity 80%
Fresh 80%
White Floral 74%
Citrus 69%
Woody 60%
Rose 54%
Floral 54%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Green, Ozonic, and Aquatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Green, Ozonic, Aquatic, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Green, Ozonic, Aquatic, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

DKNY Be Delicious NYCbyDonna Karanis a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.DKNY Be Delicious NYCwas launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Cucumber, Grapefruit and Magnolia; middle notes are Green Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Tuberose and Violet; base notes are Woodsy Notes, Amber and Sandalwood.Donna Karan launches a new collection of limited edition fragrances DKNY Be Delicious Hearts The World, which consists of four fragrances inspired by and devoted to the following major cities: New York, London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.DKNY Be Delicious NYC retains the original composition of DKNY Be Delicious perfume, because it was originally created to encompass the spirit of the metropolis.Top notes: magnolia, cucumber and grapefruit.
Heart: green apple, tuberose, violet, rose and lily of the valley.
Base: sandalwood, amber and blonde woods.The fragrances are available as 50 ml EDP, limited editions.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is DKNY Be Delicious NYC office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.