14 years ago, DKNY's most famous fragrance, Be Delicious Woman, was introduced. Feedback from buyers around the world called the novelty a "bomb" of the perfume market. Subsequently, the eau de toilette expanded to a whole line: such flankers appeared as Fresh Blossom, Red, Golden, Night, Candy Apples (included five compositions), as well as many limited editions. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Evolution of the Be Delicious collection
- 2004: launch of the Bee Delicious perfume line. Especially for her, a juicy apple note was developed. All fragrances reflect the style of the brand and the spirit of the metropolis - the personification of life, love and adventure.
- 2009: DKNY Be Delicious celebrates its first anniversary with the launch of an advertising campaign.
- 2013: The number of subscribers of the official group of the "Bee Delicious" line on Facebook exceeded 1,000,000 fans, thereby turning it into the world's largest perfumecommunity.
- July 2013: DKNY Be Delicious brings its take on life, love and adventure to the world with the launch of a new ad campaign featuring model Marlo Horst.
DKNY Be Delicious fragrance collection
Reviews from customers around the world say they are looking forward to the release of the next version of "pleasures" from Donna Karan. Well, we do not promise to list all the perfumes released at the moment, but we will introduce the most famous flankers.
2005:
Message of Hope is a playful fragrance for social occasions
2007:
- Picnic in The Park - New York opens its doors and offers you a taste of life. The limited edition features fragrances for him and for her.
- Delicious Shine is a sunny, sparkling daytime fragrance like a ray of light on the most overcast day. Here, refined apple accords are combined with the daring of grapefruit and underlined by the exoticism of tropical flowers.
2008:
Delicious Night is a sexy floral-oriental fragrance that captures the beauty of New York City at night
2009:
Fresh Blossom - The main feature is the tart notes of grapefruit and French blackcurrant buds
2010:
Candy Apples Juicy Berry - Inspired by a candy apple. Top notes: raspberry, cherry and caramel
2011:
- Fresh Blossom Juiced - an amazing cocktail of spring notes,emphasizing the dazzling sunshine and the charm of a wonderful season.
- Be Delicious Juced - The composition is characterized by freshness, cheerful floral accents and fresh fruity accords.
2012:
- Eau So Intense is a more intense take on the original DKNY Be Delicious by Donna Karan. Customer reviews characterize it as an invigorating and juicy perfume with a thin woody trail.
- Fresh Blossom Eau de Intense - the composition is complemented by citrus accords and a touch of apple blossom.
- Sparkling Apple is an extraordinary cocktail of champagne, redcurrant and bouncy green apple accents.
2013:
Skin Hydrating EDT is a fragrance that hydrates and nourishes skin for a soft, natural glow
2015:
DKNY Be Desired is a fragrance dedicated to the flowering of an urban garden with the intoxicating smell of wet soil, fresh grass, wood and juicy green leaves
2017:
- Icy Apple and Be Tempted Icy Apple are true great-grandchildren of the first DKNY Be Delicious eau de toilette. Customer reviews call them "ice apples". If the first perfume is cold and energetic, then the second pleases with its sweetness and oriental hues.
- City Girl is a limited collection dedicated to images of girls living in different areas of New York (Chelsea, Brooklyn, Nolita).
The main components of the original perfume
Top notes:
- Grapefruit. Its citrus notes are reminiscent of a mixlemon and orange with light hints of grass. In the composition from Donna Karan is heard with tart and sharp nuances.
- Cucumber. The fresh aroma of this component is loved by many perfumers - because it dissolves easily, leaving behind the fragrance of a summer garden, reminiscent of carefree hot days. In their reviews of DKNY Be Delicious, the creators of the composition note that cucumber notes improve mood and allow you to enjoy a feeling of freedom, joy and happiness.
- Magnolia. A divine flower with a wonderful aroma, perfumers simply could not ignore. However, magnolia essential oil is a very expensive component, so its presence always affects the price. The natural scent of the flower is so versatile that it is often used in solos or, as in the case of Be Delicious, flavored with hot hints of spices and other plants.
Heart notes:
- Tuberose. Despite its tenderness, this flower with a languid aroma was once called "sweet poison". He has a lot of haters and just as many fans. In a word, no one is indifferent. In perfumery, tuberose is a real persona non grata. Few could subdue her "model" appearance with obstinate fragrance. But the presence of a flower in Be Delicious means one thing: Maurice Roucel managed to find a common language with the "queen of the night".
- Rose. Unlike its predecessor, this flower conquers with a luxurious aroma. There are more than a hundred types of roses, but in perfumery, the most commonly used are Bulgarian, May and Persian.
- Lily of the valley. The simple and at the same time joyful aroma of this plant is difficult to describe in words. Reviews of DKNY Be Delicious claim that notes of lily of the valley add femininity to the composition. Maybe because of this, customers called Donna Karan perfume seductive and attractive?
- Violet. She smells amazing - sweet, boudoir, a little powdery, with nuances of fresh wood.
- Apple. Perfumers actively use the multifaceted shades of the fruit to create gourmet compositions. Why? Adepts of Ayurveda claim that the aroma of an apple has an invigorating and tonic effect.
Base:
- Wood notes. Many are convinced that the tree smells of comfort, instilling peace and inner balance. However, in the world of perfumery, the concept of "woody notes" is very broad. In their reviews of DKNY Be Delicious (EDT), customers say that they feel certain accents at different times. It can be tart cedar, slightly sweet sandalwood or exotic and expensive oud. In any case, Maurice Rousel tried to bring the warmth of heated wood and a subtle forest freshness into the composition.
- Amber. At the mention of this component, many susceptible people begin to wrinkle their noses, because this is the stomach secret of the male sperm whale. However, the precious ingredient can be found in only two out of a hundred individuals (according to statistics). No wonder it is called the "diamond of perfumery". What does she smell like? It is difficult to answer this question. After all, the smell of ambergris is comparable to expensive wine, which improves with age. According to research,after a couple of hundred years, the nauseating fishy stench acquires noble tarry-tobacco shades with brackish-marine nuances. But don't be alarmed, there is not a single perfume in the world that has the true "aroma" of ambergris. In most cases, it is used to set the composition, making it warm, seductive and sexy.
Fresh Blossom
Introduced in 2009, the limited edition of the iconic fragrance has become a stylish jewellery. Reviews of DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom emphasize the lightness and freshness of the perfume bouquet, arguing that they see the owner of the composition as a charming coquette.
Fresh Blossom cocktail reveals notes of grapefruit, apricot and blackcurrant. Apple blossoms, lily of the valley, rose and piquant peas sound sensually in the heart. An anthem of femininity is completed with leather and wood accents.
In their review of DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, customers couldn't keep silent about the design of the bottle, where the ash-pink glass is in perfect harmony with the chrome top, creating a unique style.
Crystallized
Light and at the same time spicy perfume with notes of sentimentality embodies the image of a woman who wants to achieve all her goals.
Opening notes delight the senses with juicy red apples, cucumber freshness, grapefruit and magnolias in full bloom. The riot of first notes subsides over time, giving way to a floral heart of lilies of the valley, magnolia, violets andtuberose. The trail captures accents of white amber and woods.
Reviews about DKNY Be Delicious Crystallized recommend wearing perfume in the spring. It is at this time of the year that the composition reveals itself in full force, fragrant on the skin of its owner for up to 6 hours.
Golden Delicious
The fragrance, which has become a unique piece of perfumery art, stands out against the background of other "apples". Already from the first notes of the sound, the elixir causes a storm of emotions, and when it comes into contact with the skin, it shows all the tenderness and at the same time the passion of the main notes.
The combination of fruity and floral accents is responsible for the whole gamut of feeling. The composition opens with the aroma of orange blossom, signature apple accord and nuances of mirabelle. The heart is fragrant with a lily from Casablanca, a bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley and vanilla orchid. The perfume essence is finished with teak wood, musk and sandalwood.
Reviews of DKNY Golden Delicious called the composition the golden apple of the "pleasure" collection, which is able to satisfy even the highest demands. Buyers were delighted not only with the fragrance, but also with the packaging, arguing that they don’t want to let go of the shimmering bottle in the form of a sphere. The fragrance is designed to awaken the most vivid feelings in its owner, to emphasize her aristocracy and elegance. "Golden Delicious" is like a jewel that is never parted.
Delicious Night
For women, this fragrance has become re althe epitome of glamor in the style of the American series "Sex and the City". The composition is literally woven from a passion for expensive jewelry, outfits, the best restaurants and the nightlife of social life.
First, Be Delicious Night wraps you in a trendy ultra-light gauze scarf made from notes of ginger, frozen pomelo and purple freesia. Then she drops a little blackcurrant martini and throws on a warm tippet of iris and jasmine. Finally, it leaves behind a memorable soulful trail of black incense, patchouli, myrrh and aristocratic amber.
Flower Pop
At the beginning of the year, DKNY Fragrance introduced three new fragrances, where each composition is a kind of reminder of the imminent arrival of spring.
Blue Pop was described by buyers as an energetic and lively perfume. The aromatic essence is built around notes of blueberry, bergamot and black currant, softened with accents of musk and vanilla.
DKNY Be Delicious Flower Pop Pink was described by reviews as playful and addictive. The main ingredients were apricot, mandarin and jasmine.
The collection was completed with the oriental floral perfume Violet Pop. It is clear from the name that the entire bouquet is built around notes of violet, the smell of which is perfectly emphasized by the nuances of orange and apple flowers.
The fragrances were released in a limited edition and presented in bottles of traditional design in purple, blue and pink shades of 50 ml.
DKNY Be Delicious Men
In 2004The women's version of the fragrance has found a pair in the form of a cheerful perfume created especially for determined men who radiate charming confidence and strength, sounding in unison with the rhythms of the big city. The owner of the composition is a purposeful person who is aware of his needs and desires. He is ready for any life difficulties and even for the brightest feeling - love.
Reviews of DKNY Be Delicious Men called it sexy and energetic at the same time, in some moments fresh. City life and the harmony of nature have found their place in it, because the main ingredients are green and woody notes, woven with different shades of coffee - a popular drink in megacities. Pulsating fresh heart is built on fruity, spicy and citrus accords. Juniper berries, quinine, jasmine, patchouli and ocean nuances are also among the main ingredients of the composition.
Be Delicious City Girl
In early 2017, Donna Karan delighted fans of the "pleasure" line with the release of a limited collection dedicated to the three boroughs of New York. The three new fragrances are Brooklyn Girl, Chelsea Girl and Nolita Girl, where each composition portrays a certain type of girl.
Brooklyn Girl is stylish, loves extravagant outfits, is not afraid of risk and perceives fashion as an art. The fragrance opens with notes of blueberry, the floral heart consists of freesia and jasmine, and the base is represented by amber accords.
Chelsea Girl is a mysterious girl with a feminine style that combines several trends. The composition consists ofapple, rose, orchid and musk.
Nolita Girl - the end of the collection was a girl who embodies the opposite of everything modest and decent. Main ingredients: magnolia, violet, raspberry and sandalwood.
Red Delicious
The main notes of this truly masculine perfume emphasize its brutality with chords of exquisite cognac and expensive rum with crisp accents of bergamot and mandarin. The heart of the fragrance is filled with the fragrance of spicy cardamom flowers and saffron, smoothly turning into a woody base with hints of patchouli, sandalwood and moss.
Reviews of DKNY Red Delicious claim that male sexuality is captured in the sound of plume notes, where vanilla vodka is mixed with apple liqueur and diluted with African coffee. Here is a cocktail! Agree, this is how the conqueror of women's hearts should smell.
Be Delicious Skin
In 2013, an even more daring, seductive and seductive perfume with a surprise appeared … Every drop of the new fragrance was good for the skin. Thanks to Ultra-Fine Mist technology, the epidermis acquires extraordinary softness and natural radiance.
Stephanie Bruno, Executive Director of Product Development DKNY Cosmetics:
DKNY Be Delicious Skin is a unique fragrance. Its gentle moisturizing formula is clinically proven to leave the surface of the skin soft and smooth, giving it a clear tone and radiance.
- Top accords: magnolia, cucumber, grapefruit.
- Heart notes: green apple, lily of the valley, violet, rose.
- Base: white amber, woody accents, sandalwood.
How it works
For a sensual and luxurious effect, DKNY Fragrance specialists have developed a unique micro-sprayer designed to apply the product to the entire surface of the body. With its help, the fragrance "comes out" in the form of tiny drops that give their owner an exciting sensation, lying on the skin gently, as if wrapping it in a delicate blanket.
To achieve the effect of moisturizing when creating the composition, components such as extracts of aloe vera leaves and white mulberry were used.
