Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Sweet
100%
Fruity
97%
Patchouli
95%
Musky
75%
Soft Spicy
73%
Woody
72%
Balsamic
67%
Vanilla
65%
Powdery
65%
Earthy
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Sweet, Fruity, and Patchouli) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Sweet, Fruity, Patchouli, and Musky among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Sweet, Fruity, Patchouli, and Musky among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
DKNY My NYbyDonna Karanis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.DKNY My NYwas launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Trudi Loren. Top notes are Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Galbanum; middle notes are Egyptian Jasmine, Freesia and Orris Root; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla Absolute, Musk and Ambergris.The collection of perfumes by Donna Karan DKNY, after numerous editions of DNKY Be Delicious and limited fragrances of the collection DNKY Summer inspired by hot summer days in New York, is launching a new heart-shaped edition which has the aim to express the contemporary urban spirit of her beloved city. The advertising campaign of fragrance DKNY MY NY features the popular singer, songwriter and actress Rita Ora, who is holding the flacon made of glass and metal of which the upper part creates a heart shape and suggests New York skyscrapers.Donna Karan points out that Rita Ora stated that the new fragrance was "pure energy in a bottle." Images of dynamic New York, its streets and skyscrapers stand behind her in the advertising photo. The TV and print campaign were done at Times Square and are signed by photographer Francesco Carrozzini.The new fragrance DKNY MY NY was developed by Trudi Loren in collaboration with IFF. Top notes of the composition provide a blend of raspberry, pink pepper and galbanum, followed by Egyptian jasmine, freesia and orris in the heart. The base encompasses patchouli Heart LMR, vanilla absolute, musk and ambergris.The fragrance arrives as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum along with perfumed shower gel, body lotion and rollerball. The advertising campaign and a micro website dedicated to the new perfume will be launched on August 19, 2014.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is DKNY My NY office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- 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.