DKNY My NY by Donna Karan

What a cool perfume, super feminine and elegant, truly unique. I started with the 30ml version and went absolutely crazy for the scent because it lasts all day; even after showering, it still lingers and projects massively. I had to fork out a small fortune to find the original 100ml version, but I managed to get it. Without a doubt, I’d buy it a thousand times over.

To be honest, it was a gift, as I had previously been given Be Delicious, so when I smelled My NY I felt let down. I sensed the entire scent attacking, musky and patchouli-heavy; I do not understand where they get the idea that it is fruity or sweet. Particularly, it gives me a headache, and that although I tolerate CK Obsession with its animalic notes well… but My NY does not. PS, I used it 25% less. I am selling it, contact me on Telegram @Ivonn335.

It comes across as fruity and charming… lasts about two hours and then fades away.

I bought this perfume blind, looking for red fruits like raspberry to wear in winter, and I was hugely disappointed. The patchouli dominates everything; the raspberry is barely perceptible, I only detect the patchouli and the pepper. It feels heavy, common and powdery.

I find it pleasant and feminine. It smells mainly of patchouli, raspberry, and pink pepper; it’s a light and fruity fragrance. Despite being sweet, it doesn’t manage to be cloying or overpowering; however, I consider it somewhat generic. It’s suitable for informal occasions and can be worn in spring or summer as it tends to be fresh. Regarding its longevity, it’s moderate, and the trail is soft; I consider it a very personal fragrance. I acquired it at a good price (in a set), so I recommend it only if you can find it at an affordable price.

I was looking for a fruity and citrusy aroma, which are usually what catch my attention; I liked this for its presentation, but once I had it at home, it started to seem a bit strong, yet I still wore it, until one day I had it on and a friend started coughing, presumably due to the intense aroma. To be honest, it doesn’t disgust me, but it’s not one of my favourites or special ones; it’s something to use occasionally. I was encouraged to buy it because I love Donna Karan’s Be Delicious perfume; I don’t know why I didn’t buy that instead.

New York smells like fresh nurseries with raspberries and patchouli, but upon entering, you feel boxes of pink pepper from Miami. I would have loved for it to focus more on an iconic strawberry/raspberry cheesecake of the city, but still, it’s not a bad scent.

I disagree with those who say it’s sweet and only for young girls. To me, it smells adult, sexy, and even unisex. That masculine touch is almost addictive. For me, it’s the daytime version of L’Extase, which I adore.

I’ve seen negative reviews, but I love it for spring and summer. It seems sweet, fresh, and spicy all at once—a good combination. Donna Karan perfumes are easy to wear and usually please everyone. I recommend it.

DKNY My NY and I simply don’t get along. It seems made for a younger audience, but who thinks young people don’t enjoy a good perfume? It doesn’t smell of cheap fruity candies. To me, it’s a null and unbalanced proposal: raspberry, patchouli, and pink pepper dominate without harmonising. It smells like a poorly executed body mist. The longevity and sillage left me wanting. For me, it’s a no.

I tried it at my usual shop and didn’t like it. The pink pepper and patchouli notes just weren’t for me. It wasn’t what I expected.

I’ve read that it was expected to be more youthful due to the advertising and Rita Ora, but in my opinion, it is youthful, just not for sixteen or eighteen-year-olds. I think it’s perfect for twenty-somethings: a sophisticated scent to start that new chapter and see the world differently. At first, it’s strong; the red pepper and galbanum make it spicy, then it shifts to floral and feminine with patchouli and vanilla. What stands out most is the raspberry, present throughout. It’s suitable for several seasons. Plus, the bottle is gorgeous from every angle, making a great decoration, and it’s already one of my favourites.

I tried it by chance on a Friday; a colleague had the miniature and encouraged me to try it, even though I was wary of the patchouli. What a surprise! I loved it immediately. It settles into a persistent sweet raspberry and patchouli with great longevity. I’ve been searching for something like this for months, and after trying gems like Viva la Juicy or Lolita, this one came along and captivated me. Although it sounds cutesy, good perfumes find you. It reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle but softer and more balanced. I ♥ My Ny!

I didn’t like it; it was too spicy and rose-forward. I expected something more fruity, especially since I love Be Delicious.

I tried it and found it very unpleasant; perhaps I was disappointed because I expected something sexy and bold: the bottle and advertising promised something mischievous and fun. However, in my opinion, it is like most fashion perfumes: sweet, as usual, with a slight ‘salty’ touch, probably from the pink pepper or something else. I believe the composition is unbalanced, but nothing bold, just boring. This is a personal opinion; I am not trying to discredit it because I do not like it. Every fragrance has its followers, and everyone chooses theirs without worrying about others. DKNY My NY lasts half an hour, and its trail is equally short.