DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a 30ml fruity-fresh fragrance for women — the brand's iconic green-apple signature, presented in its instantly recognisable apple-shaped flacon. Crisp green apple, juicy grapefruit and refreshing cucumber give way to a soft floral heart and a creamy, woody dry-down, making it one of the most enduring fruity-floral signatures of the last twenty years.
About DKNY Be Delicious
DKNY (Donna Karan New York) launched Be Delicious in 2004, a fragrance composed by celebrated perfumer Maurice Roucel and inspired by the energy of New York City — bright, modern and a little bit cheeky. The signature green-apple bottle has become so iconic that the line has spawned numerous flankers and spin-offs, from light eau de toilette versions to the warmer Golden Delicious. The original Eau de Parfum remains the cornerstone of the collection.
Fragrance notes
- Top: cucumber, grapefruit, magnolia
- Heart: green apple, lily of the valley, tuberose, violet, rose
- Base: woody notes, sandalwood, amber
How it wears
Be Delicious opens with the unmistakable burst of crisp green apple, lifted by sparkling grapefruit and the unusual coolness of cucumber — an immediately energising, mouth-watering accord. The heart steps into a soft, slightly dewy floral bouquet with magnolia, tuberose, violet and rose, while green apple continues to thread through the composition. As it dries down, sandalwood, amber and clean woody notes give the fragrance a soft, slightly creamy finish that lingers gracefully on skin.
Who it's for
Be Delicious is for women who love bright, fruity-fresh perfumery — wearers building a daily signature, fans of green-apple scents and those wanting an easy crowd-pleaser for everyday use. It is also a very popular gift choice thanks to its instantly recognisable bottle and broad appeal, and works particularly well as a first "real" eau de parfum or a long-running staple in a multi-fragrance rotation.
How and when to wear it
This is a true daytime, year-round fragrance and is at its most flattering through spring and summer, when the green-apple opening really sings. Spray onto pulse points — the inside of the wrists, the base of the throat and behind the ears — and avoid rubbing the wrists together so the apple-and-grapefruit accord can develop fully. The 30ml format is also handbag-friendly for re-application throughout the day.
Specifications
- Brand: DKNY (Donna Karan)
- Fragrance: Be Delicious
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Format: 30ml spray
- Year launched: 2004
- Perfumer: Maurice Roucel
- Family: fruity, fresh, floral
- Gender: women
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