DKNY Golden Delicious

Ok, so, this is fantastic... I know we've all smelled this a million times, and, on the face of it, it's a generic fruity floral. Thousands of non-brand cheapos in discount stores, as well as designer and niche follow this scent profile. Fruit top note? Check. Floral base? Check. Sandalwood/woody, no vanilla dry-down? Check. But, this is THE best. And I don't say that lightly. There is a reason that this is the most expensive perfume in the world. That this is the juice chosen to represent DKNY at its best. The juice in the million dollar bottle that subsequently makes it the most expensive perfume that one could ever buy. If we forget the jewel encrusted bottle for a moment, and just take the perfume itself, it has been chosen to rival Jar's Bolt of lightning (which I have never smelled) or a Clive Christensen offering, and Chanel No. 5 in some elixir form or other. (to name a few off top of head). These are supposedly some of the best scents in the world; or the most expensive, at least. I know that 'expensive' doesn't mean 'better', but the fact remains that the above mentioned scents are arguably using the best base material, and the compositions are elevated to the level of pure artistry. It is no coincidence that Golden Delicious was deemed 'good enough' to hold its own against such heavyweights, to stand comfortably next to such stars of perfumery. And, for what it is - a fruity floral - it doesn't get better. I only bought it the other day, and have never tried it before, not even on a magazine strip. My 12 yr old daughter sniffed me and said, 'this is what you used to smell like, when I was little. Expensive.' I have never worn it before. My scents of choice (back when I was richer) was Coco Mademoiselle and 24 Faubourg. Both are arguably nothing like Golden Delicious, but they were pricier than most of them stuff in my rotation now. (For reference, I use a lot of Lancome flankers now, which is maybe a shade cheaper, but I would hardly call it 'cheap'.) The point is, my daughter thought I smelled, in her own words, 'crazy expensive'.... And, I get where she's coming from. Just because I've smelled this a million times, as have you guys, it doesn't mean that this is any 'lesser' for that. It's like putting Marilyn Monroe in a room full of a thousand copycats, some of them also beautiful, and some of them absolutely not, but none of them will ever be her. None will look as good as her. This is how I feel about this perfume. Absolutely best in class.

I specifically looked through Fragrantica threads for shampoo-like recommendations and that's how I came to this wonderful perfume. I have J'adore L'or 2023, a scent I do adore (lol), so I was extra excited to try Golden Delicious as it's supposedly similar to the original J'adore (which I have never smelled, so I cannot compare them.) I can say that it faintly echoes something about L'or and so I found it instantly charming. Golden Delicious is exactly what I hoped! Sweet, feminine, pretty, fruity and floral like a great quality shampoo. It has this loft and juiciness to it; an edge of the solar creaminess of white flowers, and yes, a note that is somewhat sharp. I would prefer it without the sharpness but the rest of the scent is so good that I can overlook it. It's the kind of powder-dusty sharpness in Chance eau Tendre but not as pronounced. There is something so satisfying in smelling like this! My mood is lighter and I feel good in my skin because I smell lovely. I am re-discovering the charm of the 'shampoo-like' category of fragrance and this is a love at first spray. I worried it would smell cheap and synthetic and give me a headache, but not at all. Also, happy to report there is no soap or detergent whatsoever. It's a well blended and good quality perfume. I wish I had bought the 100ml instead of the 50ml and I'm wondering if I should just get a 100ml backup bottle. That's how much I like this and I am super picky. As an example, I love Golden Delicious and I thoroughly dislike Kelly Caleche, a scent I thought I would love. If you appreciate this style of fragrance, you'll most likely really like it. If, however, you hate the 'shampoo' aesthetic, I would not recommend this for you.

I enjoy this scent, although for some reason it isn't as sharp as I remembered it. Maybe something about my body chemistry is different, or maybe it's because I've been systematically going through my collection to review each of my fragrances. And my main takeaway is that I got the apple scent, but I have other apple fragrances that do it better. (Specifically, I'm thinking about the green apple in Versace Dylan Blue.) Same with the white floral (Dior J'adore). And the vanilla (Burberry Brit). And the rose (Chanel Chance Eau Tendre). That said, this is still a lovely fragrance, especially for a low-key day at home. What DKNY Golden Delicious does well, and that I enjoy, is put a bit of a spin on some of my favorite scent combinations. I like citrus and rose because it makes the rose smell fresher. The citrus got replaced by orange blossom, for a similar but softer effect. The lily and white florals help the combinations along, but they're not as sharp as in other fragrances. And then in the dry down, we have the rose lingering while the sandalwood kicks in, with the musk and teak providing support. The overall effect is very clearly there for about seven hours on my skin, but it's very soft, gentle and clean. I'd say this is a good scent if you want to move away from pure fruity florals toward something musky/woody without the fragrance being too heavy. For now, it is a scent that I enjoy and will keep wearing, but there's just too many others in my list that does more interesting things for me to put it among my favorites. That said, it's not as fresh or zesty as a lot of those others, so I'm thinking it's worth looking at again as autumn progresses here in the Southern Hemisphere.

How do I describe Golden Delicious? Describing any perfume is difficult, but this one seems to be more difficult than most. I should disclaim that I first got this around a decade ago, and nostalgia is a very powerful thing, so that might be why I adore this so much... ... but I really don't think that's the reason. I truly think this is just an absolutely exquisite fragrance that marries together my favourite aspects of a perfume. As a child we had a plum tree in our garden, and the first bite of those juicy, better-than-the-supermarket plums is EXACTLY the note I'm getting on first spray. I've never smelled a note that's so natural, so like what it claims to be. Mix that with the brightness of the apple and orange blossom, and you've got one of the best first impressions of any perfume I've ever tried. After a couple of hours the white floral heart peeks out, but I can still detect that delicious plum; and the drydown is pure sandalwood and musk. As a sandalwood obsessive, this clinches the perfection of Golden Delicious for me, as well as adding a slightly masculine lean to a fragrance that up until then has been very feminine. It's absolutely perfect, and the price is insanely good. Some people say they've discontinued this, but I've still found it readily available, so maybe it depends on where you live. In any case, I'm going to need a couple of bottles in reserve in case they ever do discontinue it. (Although if they do, I will straight up riot. I am not joking.)

This is my favourite perfume ever. I am an avid fragrance collector, and this is the only perfume I own that I am always in the mood for no matter what. I try not to wear this one out of the house because I can't help but compulsively sniff myself the entire time which is really awkward. Everything about this fragrance is perfect. It's clearly a white floral right off the bat but the juiciness of the apple gives it a yummy quality without being gourmand, sugary or tropical in any way. I am partial to 'clean/daytime' fragrances, and this one fits the bill. I have heard it referred to as suitable for office wear, which makes sense because it's hard to imagine someone finding it offensive, and it has a sophistiated, lady-like quality to it. It smells rich, expensive, sweet, and happy. For the young, and the young at heart :-) I have 3 different DKNY Be Delicous flankers which I love, but this one takes the cake. It is DKNY Be Delicious + white florals, perfect combo for a lot of people who think that the green apple in the original can be a little sharp (including myself, which is why I stick to the flankers). Hands down my favourite perfume, to the point where it kind of freaks me out. I thought J'Adore by Dior couldn't be beat, but I was wrong!

For an impulse purchase, this is impressive. As with others, I got an abundant burst of apple sweetness, but unlike your typical apple fragrance which is fresh and green, this one is more mellow and deep. Definitely fits the name "Golden" in my opinion. A gentle embrace by the elegant lily of the valley lends an unmistakable white floral vibe, which is tempered by a solid woody base which gives it depth. This could be paired with the other flankers as a night scent, though it is light enough to be used as a daytime fragrance as well. Not too overbearing and would make a nice everyday wear, yet deep and classy enough to use for special event. In comparison with the original and countless other flankers is like seeing a prim, proper yet completely approachable lady next to a group of giddy teenagers, laughing and giggling. The difference couldn't be greater. Not saying that the others are totally classless, but after sniffing the all too common fresh green apple scent this is truly something that stands out. Sillage and longevity is moderate which is fine by me. My first DKNY and already received compliments on it. Would definitely be getting a full 3.4oz bottle once my 1.0oz is finished...

This is in my book, apple perfection. The original DKNY Be Delicious, was for me, too sharp and green and the Red Delicious, while I loved it, turned all berry jam and shampoo on my skin. DKNY Golden Delicious is different, it's more believable, a much less synthetic interpretation of a crisp apple. The apple note smells like the real thing. A yellow apple picked straight from the tree. Juicy, crisp and refreshing. Floral notes have been intermixed into this composition, with orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose creating a soft and clean finish. I can easily wear this fragrance and not feel nauseated. I don't usually wear fruity scents, so for me to like DKNY Golden Delicious is a huge thing. It has a slight pear accord as well, that makes me adore this fragrance even more. This is not necessarily a teen fragrance, I find elements of it somewhat mature, and I mean that in a good way. It would wear well all year 'round, perhaps even being versatile enough to be worn formally. It's wonderfully inoffensive and incredibly lasting on the skin. Really, what more could you want?

This is pure bliss. I remember testing it out at a department store and making my purchase after. When I first sprayed onto my skin I thought mistake I don't remember it smelling like this! Sharp, strong! I still feel that on initial burst..... However, let it sit for 5 mins and it opens into a gorgeous warm classy smell. The apples and the flowers balance so seductively together, I agree with other reviews its a close compare to J'adore (close. I can see how J'adore devotes would disagree). This really lifts my mood, I love how It makes me feel/smell when i wear it. I reach for this if i want something more intimate - meal with hubby, or a night out with friends and no kids in sight! Or sometimes just because I want to even if I am in my Pyjamas because it smells so warm and comforting x. Sillage is decent and longevity prob 4-6 hrs... I can smell on my clothes when I put in the laundry the following day or so!

I really am starting to like these yesteryears fruity florals! (I also wore Nina Ricci L ́Elixir the other day and truly enjoyed it) that have no cloying vanilla in them. This one is a goodie! Bought it last summer from some uninspired discount heap at some airport and thought no more of it after having used it a few times. Oh, well, nice, but that's all. This summer I have loved it! Its like a muskier, yet softer J'Adore and I really like the plum/apple and the orange blossom accord in it. But more than anything- the LOTV is used SO nicely here! never sour, just adding that sparkly, slightly tart energy to the fruity floral composition. Golden Delicious is an attractive juicy, light and musky white floral with no indoles, but still with a bit of seriousness. Recommended!

Golden Delicious is yet another beautiful choice from the Be Delicious line. This one is not as as fruity as the original or Be Tempted. It dries down as more of a white floral with some fruit in the top. The teakwood is a base note I don't have much experience with, but it's a gorgeous complement to the sandalwood and musk. It's super pretty in the chic, sophisticated sort of way you'd expect from more high end lines like Dior and Chloe. You won't get the sportiness of the original Be Delicious with this one. This is the kind of scent you wear with high heels and your favorite curve-hugging dress. I'm absolutely fascinated by the way every entry in this line takes on its own personality and purpose. Already adding a bigger bottle of this to my wish list.

I've been wearing this perfume on and off for about three months, and I've never noticed an apple scent on me at all. In fact, I sometimes forget that this is a part of the DKNY Delicious family because of how different it seems from its predecessors. I get a very creamy and floral fragrance from this. I understand why some people say this smells like a really nice perfume, 'cause I do get that a little bit. But it smells very fresh, and I haven't really ever smelled anything that reminds me of this scent. It does get a bit creamier as it dries down, but this scent is fairly stable on me. My only complaint is that I wish this had a better sillage. I feel like it always sits so close to my skin that no one can smell it unless they're hugging me.

Golden Delicious is a sweet, fresh, musky apple fragrance. It really does have hints of golden delicious apples, which happen to be my favorite. I tested it today and on me it's soft, but I would get occasional wafts of something nice. It's lasted about 7 hours now. It would be great as an everyday perfume, and I think it would suit all ages as it's not girly sweet. I would consider this next time I'm wanting a musky perfume. Edit: I adore this fragrance for the first hour - it's sweet and juicy apples. The drydown to me is a real let down though. All I'm left with is a dry woody/musky scent, and very soft at that. If those top notes lasted longer I would definitely buy a full bottle, but as it stands I don't think it's worth the money.

I did try this golden apple at the airport and I wasn ́t impressed. I was like I did already smell it somewhere. I think this one is really nice. You can really smell plums and apples but I find it quite ordinary. No doubt-this is clean, little warm, fruity floral scent which doesn ́t annoy anyone because it stays close to the skin but I find it just unoriginal. I miss something that could give it the flash.. Nice bottle though. I think this is good for spring and even early fall. But actually I think once it will find the place on my shelf though:D EDIT: Oh yeey I had to try it again and I love it more than the green Be delicious. I love the plum with apple in it...

Smells like you've just gotten out of the shower and towel dried your hair. You go and get cozy in your bed and turn on a movie, its glow being the only source of light. Your room is clean, everything is calm and simple. The air is cool and humid, but your bed is warm. Verbosity aside, it's a clean shampoo fragrance with a heady kick. If you're someone like me, and only use 'clean' fragrances, this may even count as your version of a boozy perfume. It has just a little something that is edgier than your typical shampoo scent. Very relative, though. For everyone else, this is probably going to be a plain apple-floral-woody scent.

Oh my soul is so happy! I wore this gorgeous perfume when I was in my 20s and it was one of my favorites, (this and the original). I haven't smelled it in many years. I used to collect so many perfumes and as I became older, I switched to wearing essential oils. I have recently become obsessed with perfumes again and I am attempting to collect perfumes from my younger years. I bought a bottle of this on Amazon. The minute I took the lid off and sniffed it, I was taken back to when my children were young and so many beautiful memories flooded in. I love this fragrance and now I need to order the original. Rate- 8.5/10

I absolutely love this perfume, I find myself smelling my arm all day. LOL It is a very uplifting sent that really puts me in a good mood. This is actually the first perfume that I sprayed and said "Oh my God, I have to buy this one, right now!" It lasts a long time, it is not strong, but not too light either. The scent reminds me of the 70's disco era and early 80's but with a modern flare. On me it is a light musk with lilly and rose. I don't smell any apple but a faint touch of orange blossom. However, I'm in love. Hope they never discontinue this one!!!

Oh how I love the scent of orange blossoms in bloom! This fragrance captures the aromas of spring in bloom. The floral blend consists of the prevelant scent of blooming orange blossoms blending with lily of the valley, and orchids, combining with a fresh under current of fruits. This is a very warm, friendly, and inviting scent. Not intimidating or overpowering, but impossible to ignore. This scent is appropriate for almost any occasion, or season, and brings a warm sense of well being to the wearer. Longevity is quite good on me.

I picked up the 1oz from Ross today for $14.99 & It reminds me of something else I’ve smelled before but I can’t remember! I think it was a Byredo or Bond perfume. It’s sweet, floral & fresh, bright. I don’t think it smells like J’adore, it’s definitely more sweeter than that. I definitely get the Apple, African orange flower & lily of the valley. Great for Spring & Summer, daytime or evening because it actually smells luxurious & expensive lol. Overall, great blind buy for me considering I love white florals & sweet scents.

DKNY Be Delicious is too sharp and familiar to me-- it smells almost exactly like Bath and Body Work's Beautiful Day. Golden Delicious is a different story. As some of the other commentators have said, it is gorgeously balanced between white florals and juicy fruits. The sandalwood, teak, and musk in the base come out early to join the other notes and the combination makes for a soft, classy scent that is all-around smooth, uplifting, and comforting. I feel like a woman and not a girl when I wear it. I think it's beautiful.

This smells like apple shampoo, but in a really good way. I was not convinced I was going to like it based on preconceptions about this line (I'm not into smelling like a candy apple), but after trying the sample I immediately went online to order a full bottle! I can't stop sniffing my arm :) I smell like freshly washed apple blossoms. Gorgeous. As a side note, I received a sample of Coco Noir today as well and happened to spray both of these on my arm. Unexpectedly they smell great together!