Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Powdery
87%
Woody
85%
Floral
81%
Fruity
76%
Warm Spicy
76%
Sweet
72%
White Floral
69%
Vanilla
69%
Musky
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Powdery, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Powdery, Woody, and Floral 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 Amber, Powdery, Woody, and Floral 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
Donna KaranbyDonna Karanis a Floral fragrance for women.Donna Karanwas launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is IFF. Top notes are Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Apricot, Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Green Notes; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily, Orchid, Jasmine, Rose and Cassia; base notes are Suede, Incense, Amber, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver, Cedar and Citruses.Donna Karan is a female fragrance presented in 1992 in cooperation with IFF. Fresh passions of apricot, bergamot, green notes, neroli, osmanthus, peach and pineapple burst out at the top, followed by a floral rhythm of carnation, cassia, heliotrope, jasmine, lily, orchid, rose and ylang-ylang at the heart of the fragrance. Bottom notes bring amber, benzoin, cedar, citruses, tonka bean, vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood, musk, suede, patchouli and incense.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Donna Karan 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.