Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Vanilla
100%
Lactonic
84%
Fruity
64%
Sweet
62%
Tropical
59%
Powdery
53%
Fresh
48%
Warm Spicy
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Vanilla, Lactonic, and Fruity) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Vanilla, Lactonic, Fruity, and Sweet 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 Vanilla, Lactonic, Fruity, and Sweet 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 StoriesbyDonna Karanis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.DKNY Storieswas launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Stephen Nilsen. Top notes are Milk Mousse, Guava, Black Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris, White Tea and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Vanilla, White Sandalwood and Ambergris.Donna Karan launches new perfume DKNY Stories in the summer of 2018, inspired by the New York City - its infinite possibilities, the feeling the freedom it offers and the metropolitan style it radiates."There is no place like New York City;It loves, inspires and transforms you.It is like a book of million blank pages waiting for a million new stories.More than a place where you can make it, New York makes you."The composition is Amber-Floral with woody and fruity tones. It opens with an unusual combination of spices and pink guava mousse that leads to a floral heart of jasmine and iris refreshed with a tea accord. The base ends with sandalwood and amber notes, accompanied by a sweet touch of vanilla.The newest fragrance campaign is called DKNY Stories featuring Grace Hartzel. The fragrance is available as a 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml Eau de Parfum, with a Purse Spray Flacon in size of 7ml Eau de Parfum, and matching body products, perfumed shower gel and a body lotion.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is DKNY Stories 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.