Donna Karan DKNY Stories
How it smells
The first thing you smell is milk mousse and guava. The heart brings iris and white tea. On the skin it settles into vanilla and white sandalwood. Overall it smells vanilla and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
DKNY Stories notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Donna Karan DKNY Stories
DKNY Stories is made by Donna Karan.
Is DKNY Stories long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Profumum Roma Profumo Acqua E Zucchero last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and white sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Profumum Roma Profumo Acqua E Zucchero and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath spread further.
When in the day to wear DKNY Stories
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum is a lighter match.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €11. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Profumum Roma Profumo Acqua E Zucchero.
Donna Karan perfumes worth knowing
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Dkny Nectar Love, DK and Pure DKNY A Drop of Vanilla.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and lactonic. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like iris and vanilla. Less obvious notes include black cardamom, jasmine sambac and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 3.61 out of 5.
DKNY Stories dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (4 shared notes), Profumum Roma Profumo Acqua E Zucchero (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (4 shared notes) and Amouage Guidance 46 unisex (4 shared notes).
More questions
When did DKNY Stories come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can men wear DKNY Stories?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Winter.