DKNY Be Tempted by Donna Karan

Totally tempted. Be Tempted by DKNY lives up to its name. The temptation starts immediately: an intense blend of red fruits and caramelised apples, sweet and tart at the same time. It’s a sweet spot, not cloying. On my skin, it loses intensity after 15-20 minutes, and then the florals emerge: a ripe rose wrapped in warm vanilla and a softly talc-dusted violet. They provide an interesting base twist, cutting the initial sweetness and adding, along with a very present myrrh, greater depth and sensuality. Like luli.sosabe noted, at certain moments medicinal and herbal notes are noticeable, especially at the end where the patchouli adds bitter touches that, in my opinion, make it more mysterious. It has a wide trail at first and then fades to moderate. On my skin, it lasts about 5 hours. I wear it in the evenings and in autumn-winter. Sincerely, I loved it: it’s very feminine, super striking, enigmatic, sensual and deep. I’m glad to have it.

It’s exactly as the page says: fruity, sweet, intense, with trail and longevity, perhaps a bit strong. I feel it has something of champagne, like 212 VIP Rosé, I’m not saying they’re similar, but it smells like that style. I like it a lot but I don’t love it; there’s something about its notes that doesn’t quite convince me to give it a 10. In my opinion, it’s a very good perfume. I feel it’s for night due to its intensity, but sometimes I wear it during the day and feel it suits the day more; I don’t know how to explain it. I think it’s one of those perfumes you have to try and not buy blindly because it can be overwhelming for some people.

Bought it blindly and I regret it. I already owned Be Delicious and loved it, but this smells different. At first, it’s sweet with apple and berries, but then the violets and rose become overpowering, mixed with myrrh. I can’t detect the licorice as I do in other perfumes, and the patchouli tastes bitter. It gives me headaches and feels far from cheerful, as if made for older people. Recovering my sense of smell and having to endure this left me depressed. If you like roses and violets, you might enjoy it, but I don’t, so I’ve already sold mine.

It’s a warm, very sensual aroma of red fruits. The bottle perfectly expresses the essence of the contents. To be honest, I was quite surprised; I wasn’t expecting much of another Donna Karan apple, but this one has pleased me greatly. Perfect for autumn and winter, day or night. It’s quite sweet and the myrrh gives it a very sexy touch. The red berries don’t feel acidic but are sweetened by the cassis, licorice and vanilla. On my skin it had a good trail for the first two hours, after which it fades until it disappears within about six hours.

Ugh, nothing like it. It’s a very sweet but heavy scent. Jeanne Arthes’ Amore Mio White Pearl is a dupe if you don’t want to spend so much; both smell equally generic. What a pity because the bottle is lovely, but it’s full of patchouli, which I can’t stand, and the red berries give it that medicinal smell that repulses me. Perhaps if they removed the berries, it would be better. I’m moving on to other youthful Donna Karan aromas that smell of little fruits and are refreshing.

If you like sweet and long-lasting perfumes, try this. To me, it’s the complete opposite of Be Delicious (the green bottle): here it’s apple, but caramelised. I feel it’s more suitable for night or cold climates. Every time I wear it, someone compliments the scent, although tastes are subjective. I recommend not buying blindly: for girls who prefer citrus or fresh scents, they might not like it. Unless you’re like me, who has perfumes of all styles for every occasion.

I wear it to go out or seduce and it never fails. It always stands out; it has a heavy sillage with good reach, but the scent is fresh, saving it from being an unbearable sweet. Men praised it so much that one even threw himself on top of me to smell it. Once I switched to a floral and it took him a while to get used to it. I’ve already grown bored of it, I feel terrible about burning it; it’s time for a new chapter. I enjoyed it so much.

Years ago I used the original, the one seen on the website: it was a sweet, caramelised apple scent, feminine, long-lasting and delicious. In 2021 they reformulated it and ruined it. Now it smells like sugared apple juice, nothing striking, a total disappointment. I wish FraganciaX had flagged the change; even the bottle was affected: the snake is no longer on the cap, and the atomiser unscrews instead of being pressed 🥲🥲

Indeed, it smells like caramel apples from the fair. It smells lovely, sweet but not cloying thanks to its little acidic twist. I’ve worn it a few times, but… it just doesn’t quite convince me to buy it again. I think it lacks anything that makes it stand out; it’s just another gourmand scent. It could make a lovely gift for a young girl as a first perfume.

Enchanting, it drives the opposite sex crazy, surely because of the patchouli. It’s charming, reminiscent of Petite Robe Noire, with licorice adding a nocturnal, dense, and slightly tipsy touch without losing the juicy fruity sweetness of the opening. Performance and longevity are magnificent.

It reminds me of Nina Ricci’s Nina, the red apple one a friend gave me. Tested side by side, they smell identical, except this one dries down slightly more pleasantly. The performance is similar, lasting no more than four hours. They seem very youthful, ideal as a gift for young girls.

A cheerful substitute for something trying to imitate it: a mix of red fruits, sweetness, and a substance aiming to be more pleasant than the original. Longevity and sillage are low in cold weather; it’s not a great perfume but also not shocking, which is why it’s cheap.

I absolutely love it! Without a doubt, it’s one of my favourites for everyday wear. I’ve tried three others from the same line, and this is the sweetest with the best projection. It works brilliantly if you mix it with a sweet or fruity body mist.

Sweet, sensual, and nocturnal. Good longevity. A very seductive spiced apple. I receive many compliments from men. Ideal for autumn and winter, it becomes very warm. A beautiful gourmand that will stay in my collection.

This fragrance is DELICIOUS. The sweetness is balanced with acidity, making it interesting and captivating. Definitely for evening wear or special occasions; it’s an aroma that anyone could enjoy.