Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Woody
83%
Fruity
82%
White Floral
79%
Aromatic
70%
Ozonic
70%
Green
67%
Soft Spicy
60%
Aquatic
59%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Woody, and Fruity) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Woody, Fruity, and White Floral 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 Citrus, Woody, Fruity, and White Floral 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 DesiredbyDonna Karanis a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.DKNY Be Desiredwas launched in 2015. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Orange; middle notes are Cassis, Black locust, Jasmine and Turkish Rose Oil; base notes are Cedar, Amberwood and Cashmere Wood.With the new fragrance of the DKNY Be Delicious collection, DKNY Be Desired, Donna Karan invites you to step into an urban garden. DKNY Be Desired is announced as a fresh, lush, wet and addictive scent of a modern Eve.The top notes include orange, black currant, violet leaf and iced grapefruit. The heart consists of acacia flower, cassis absolute, Asian jasmine and Turkish rose. Cedar, cashmere and amber wood end the composition.The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is DKNY Be Desired 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.