DK

''Frame by frame we begin to change Skeletons and robot brains She found a book that writes itself That plays it all upon a stage '' When I think of DK Men (DK Fuel) I think of a unique compilation of fragrances. First let's start with Chanel Egoiste. As some of you have already mentioned, I can surely agree that the opening is quite similar but not to the T. Then there's Hugo Boss Dark Blue which shares a similar and wonderful suede note. John Varvatos original for its leathery and creamy vibe. Michael For Men by Michael Kors for its tobacco and fruity notes. Le 3 Homme de Caron for its sweetness, and Fahrenheit for its awesome petrol-like essence. Now I'm not actually implying that these wonderful fragrances could be alternatives to the legendary masterpiece that is Donna Karan Men, but they do share similar characteristics which if you were to mix, somehow would create the abstract portrait of this extraordinary juice. On my skin, longevity is anywhere from 7 to 8 hours and silage is moderate. I do however, spray twice on each pulse point simply because I love this juice! I prefer wearing this avant-garde masterpiece for cooler months. Preferably Fall, Winter and early Spring (anywhere near late 40s to mid 50 degree weather). To me this is a potion worth having, worth seeking if you're into the idea of eccentricity, rebellion, intellect, and risk taking.

I have two version of DK Men. The first one is the original DK MEN. It is packed with black box with “FUEL FOR MEN TM” label on the back of the box & comes as EDT in 75ml bottle. The second one is DK MEN UNLEADED . It is packed with grey box with “UNLEADED TM EAU FRAICHEUR TONIQUE VAPORISATEUR” label on the back of the box & comes as EDT in 100ml bottle. Both of them have the same unique Flacon – They look like Batman secret weapon, haha & the original one used metal plate to cover both side of the flacon, Donna Karan Don’t use the metal plate anymore on the UNLEADED version – maybe because of the highly cost of bottle manufacturing... what a pity. I never tried the reissue version that comes in tall cylinder black bottle, but I pray to God hoping that the juice is the same as the original one. The UNLEADED version is very linier on my skin. I think the scent from the UNLEADED version is the middle notes of the DK MEN original – nothing surprises me. if you look at the DK MEN notes above – there are so many notes & way too complex, just like the scent development itself. DK MEN is a Masterpiece, Why?? When u smell DK MEN original on your skin & said to yourself “OMG!... the scent changes again” more than four times & you start to hate all the apple shape releases from Donna Karan – you will know that it was made by love & passion for fragrance.

For me, this is my holy grail, my signature scent. I can't describe this scent as I'll be too impartial. Fresh out of university, on my first job and first paycheck, I bought this as accompaniment for Dior Fahrenheit, my college days signature scent. I used this as my daytime scent and Dior Fahrenheit as nighttime scent. I got this the first time it was released and was so mad and heartbroken when it was discontinued. I searched my entire city looking for this to no avail. Luckily, a few years ago, in another city, on a foreign country, I found this again with the help of a friend who knows how I love this juice. I almost cried when I saw it again. I cannot contain my excitement and I opened the box and sprayed all over my body with no abandon. My friend and everyone inside the shop were shocked and later were all laughing at me. I didn't care. I asked the shop owner how many bottles he have and without thinking, I bought his entire stock. Now, I have enough supply for my entire life. This original vintage juice, even though it says cologne spray, is very long lasting on me. It projects softly which I like for a daytime scent. If Cuir Ottoman by Parfum d'Empire is my favorite leather scent, this is the perfect and my favorite suede scent. Very elegant, luxurious and mesmerizing. The epitome of discreet luxury.

Concerning the original formulation of DK Men, I've still hoarded a supply of various mini bottles of this and I have a little bit left in my original full-size. I remember this scent very well from when I was a kid, and all I can say is that it is some high octane sh*t - a warm, creamy, leathery fragrance that is VERY masculine. Not offensive at all, but this can announce your presence very well. DK Men is a very distinctive scent, and once you smell it you'll never forget it. So yes, a creamy, leathery fragrance that starts out smelling like leather and booze with a hint of fruitiness to me. As it dries down, it still retains this, however just becoming smoother and woodsier - like a warm burning fireplace. I would not be surprised if tobacco is in this. The sandalwood is a key player here, interacting with the juniper, almond, pineapple and musk to create the leather/smoky aroma. Suede and motor oil? You bet. This is THE scent to wear with a leather jacket, no doubt. Sillage isn't monster, but the fragrance does last a good while. An absolutely wonderful masculine cold weather scent, and one of my all-time favorites. Hopefully when I get the cash, I'll get the reissue.

Maybe one of my all-time favorites ever. I went through several bottles when this first came out (and no, a cloud of it did not follow me wherever I went; I know better than that), and then strayed with other fragrances for a spell, only to find it had been discontinued one day. I loved how it was sweet without being too sweet (NOT a fan of anything "Sport"), a great combo of leather, woodsy, tobacco, and warmth. There's an excitement and energy to it without being juvenile. This was a feel-good fragrance for me, always putting me in a good mood. Great at night, but not so dark and moody it wasn't appropriate for the day. I like to think that during the day there's more fruit and brighter notes while the evening brought out the deeper notes. Do we smell what we want to smell or what's really there? I guess if the personal impact is what it is, who's to argue? Donna Karan Fuel makes a decent attempt at reinvigorating this feeling, but it's not as spot on as DKMen.

This is incredible. The opening is heady and boozy; it smells almost like sniffing some kind of fruit liqueur straight from the bottle. Then you get this intoxicating deep, oily vibe, and one of the most realistic and wonderful suede accords I've ever smelled in fragrance. Soon, semi-sweet pipe tobacco joins the chorus with a smidgen of dried fruit and a brace of powdery 90s lavender. It's really kind of hard describe because it's so well blended and so delicious I don't really even care to analyze it. Simply put, this is a fantastic work of perfumery that still stands the test of time. You could drop this today and it would still sell well. It's a shame this isn't produced anymore, like so many gems from back in the day. Now time to go and search for a bottle... 9.5/10

I had this one in college. Was one of the few straight males in my fashion merchandising program and tried to balance my artsy, feminine side with a more masculine, woodsy tobacco scent and this did the job. The bottle was AMAZING. Real metal outer 'skeleton' and a bit tipsy as far as the assymetric bottle. And the scent would make you a bit tipsy as well. | It's been a good 20 yrs or more since I've smelled it but I still remember the mix of sweet ylang-ylang, a mix of baby powder & gun powder and a warm, tonka, vanilla bass note that stuck around for awhile. No idea where my bottle ended up but it breaks my heart that I don't have it still. One of the best fragrances I've ever owned or smelled. I'm gonna go shed a few tears.

I first bought this for my brother as a Christmas present in the 90’s. I loved it so much that I bought it for myself and wore it all through high school. I felt like a cool chick while all my friends wore Clinique Happy or CKOne. I was so sad when it was discontinued. For a while I was able to get my hands on its flanker (I forget what it was called). It was in a similar bottle but parts of it hand a slightly oil slick finish. The bottle didn’t looks as cool and neither did it smell as good. I’ve recently discovered Initio Blessed Baraka which is somewhat similar to DK. But not nearly as nice or nuanced and not as long lasting.

I guess I'm a minority when I say that I DIDN'T grew up with DK men. In fact, I'm 36 and had, untill one year ago, never smelled it. It was curiousity that made me buy a bottle. And, shortly after, a backup bottle. DK men is really nice. Fruity, musky, sweet, a bit leathery maybe. It's a scent that I liked instantly. I can't imagine someone not liking it! I get the references to Hugo Boss Dark Blue and Chanel Egoiste. DK men is a bit more muskier than those two, which gives it charisma. At the same time I think it's juvenile. Is it the perfect scent? No. Longevity and sillage are only moderate. 8,5/10

20 years ago, I smelled this on a father figure at my place of worship and absolutely loved it. I asked him what he was wearing and he told me it was DK. He smelled marvelous. But I was only 8 years old and didn't think to ask my parents if they could buy me a bottle (they probably wouldn't have). But I never forgot the name of it. Now that I'm on this site, I discovered that it's discontinued- but I'm still going to get my hands on it. It's such a sexy Dudu (insider) cologne. AHHHHHH! Wonderful all around. I so wish you would revive this heavenly creation, Donna Karan!

An absolute powder keg of a fragrance... this was THE ONE through my '90's. So many wears, so many memories, so many regrets about not buying back-up bottles! There are over two dozen notes listed above and I don't know if that's enough as each played with, and preyed upon, the other in infinite variations. Powdery and sweet one day, acrid and spicy the next, leather and suede and florals and incense and diesel and musk and amber and wood and more, and more, and more... a long lost 10/10

This stuff......oh man. I absolutely adore this fragrance. I bought this back in the 90s, and smelling this takes me back to that time of my life. Pure magic. Balsamic notes, suede and amber just blended perfectly. I only bring out my bottle on special occasions because it's gotten ridiculously expensive on ebay. Once you smell it though, and you'll know why it's commanding those prices. They don't make fragrances like this anymore, and nothing else smells like it really.

I have a bottle in use (rarely) and a new one in the box and I can tell you that this cologne is pretty far from Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar! Maybe if you wear John Varvatos for men and the Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar together you'd get a similarity. DK Men is an elusive one. I just don't want folks to spend $50 on 10ml for VCRS and be disappointed - it's missing leather and suede and pineapple and other stuff.

Scentsitive, you are my brother by another mother. "For me, this is my holy grail, my signature scent. I can't describe this scent as I'll be too impartial. Fresh out of university, on my first job and first paycheck, I bought this as accompaniment for Dior Fahrenheit, my college days signature scent. I used this as my daytime scent and Dior Fahrenheit as nighttime scent."

A friend introduced me to this fragrance in 1995. I was instantly smitten. Straight off besotted! As it was not on the market where I am from, I ended up ordering six bottles from Macy's in NY. Sweet baby Jesus, I would give an arm and a leg for a whiff of it right now.

Recently bought a lanvin avant garde. Very similar to this DK for men except DK is more heavier on tobacco notes and for guys who smokes cigs, this one is very suitable and now Lanvin creates one great fragrance and so is Gucci for men. All has tobacco notes. Lovely.

Sorry but this is nothing like Lanvin Avant Garde. Not even a hint. I would have to say that the fragrance which has come anywhere close to DK Fuel and/or Unleaded is Dior Homme and even so I am talking maybe a 35-40% similarity.

There are still this fake notes!This are the whole from DK woman!This here are the supposed: Citruses, Juniper, Pineapple Mayflower, Amber, Almond, Suede, Tobacco Sandalwood, Lavender, Musk

Bought a bottle of this in San Francisco in 1995 - if only I had known being so much younger at the time what a legend this would become. Too late now, but I regret this being discontinued.

Bought a bottle of this in San Francisco back in 1996 - an amazing fragrance. If only I had known it would be discontinued, I would have bought more - but alas - a masterpiece in its time.