DKNY Red Delicious Men

Well, to be able to speak of this fragrance, I prefer to begin listing the actual notes: TOP: Cognac, Rum, Saffron flower, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin flower; HEART: Coffee, Apple Liqueur, Tiger Orchid; BASE: Sandalwood, woods, oakmoss, Patchouli, Iris and vanilla. I don't think this is a version of Be Delicious, since they have distinct aromas. I think one "complements" the other. The traditional is stronger, sober and have different nuances of Apple (baked apples and Green Apple), while in RED DELICIOUS, we don't have anything from the fruit, but the liqueur. And what a liqueur!!! RED opens alcoholic: a mix of Cognac and citrus notes. However, the heart beats very strongly, because it really is a liquerish and creamy cologne. It has coffee? I don't know, because there is nothing noticeable on my skin. The base is the secret for this scent stays in the masculine category, because of the Woods and oakmoss notes, which make it, definitely, a male scent. Otherwise, the aroma would be totally feminine. By saying this, I even dare to say that this cologne should be fabulous, if worn by a woman. Returning to its base, we can’t forget the mix of Iris and vanilla. For me, every single perfume with vanilla is always good, always "creamy". The result of this whole trip is: "I tried to be a grown up gourmand, but somebody drunk me and I became a fruity semi-gourmand". It can be worn in any occasion. It’s an easy going scent, which has an air of "romance", something very intimate and conqueror. Figuratively, I would say that this is the apple waiting to be bitten, as a "forbidden fruit". There are some complaints about its lasting power. I don't think the problem is the lasting, because its base notes do their work well. In my opinion, the problem is the projection, probably because of the alcoholic notes (more volatile) and then, what was supposed to be a trace bomb, becomes very intimate.

Just been given this for Christmas. Warm spicy sums this up, but there's a lot going on here. Boozy notes, spices, red berries, vanilla and sandalwood is what I pick up. Longevity and sillage are both excellent. The overall impression is a warm, sweet, fruity, pleasant smell which lasts. Red delicious is quite unique too - it's really nice with lots of character.

I find it extremely sexy. It's boozy and warm, but fresh at the same time (not cool, but not cloying warm either). It has the feeling of anticipation. Like you're staring at someone's eyes and your breaths are shorter and the air is hot, and you know you're gonna get some tonight. Smells like a clean and sexy guy. It's a total turn on.

Oh how I wish this was more loved than hated. This was one of the first fragrances I've first discovered with my nose and appreciate it even more all these years later. So so warm and boozy, it feels like being hugged in your favourite sweater during the fall. And yes, I feel delicious when I wear this.

nice in my country the women s turn crazy when smell it .i can t believe the seductive power of this fragrances.if you want to be a very sexy man or have a successful date this is your first step ,a lot of girls set what can eat a man who s wearing it.is perfect all the girls will look at you.

I wish they still sold this. Years ago I had a boyfriend who used this, and I started using it too and loved it on me. It smells like a boozy, spicy, apple pie with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for the colder months when you want something warm and snuggly.

Oh Red Delicious for sure!!! 100 times better than Love! Love smells like a dozen other mens colognes where Red Delicious has something special about it! Reds been my fav for yrs so definitely choose Red over Love! Hope this helps!

I loved this back then. Had it around 2009. Never knew there was no apple in the notes until now. Legend.

I have come to one conclusion. I love this sweet fruity boozy scents. Scents like Frapin, Pure Malt, Michael Kors (not as boozy but similar in vein), Le Dandy Pour Homme, to name a few. Some of these don't end up being as wearable to me in my day to day life. For example though I love to smell Pure Malt I am not particularly fond of wearing it much at all. This one however does enough to call it a sweet boozy yet doesn't do too much which makes it quite versatile. I would argue of all the frags I listed this one is probably the most wearable of the bunch. It is sweet, dense and boozy yet has a crisp/freshness that for some reason I can't put my finger on. The longevity seems quite good and the projection is just right. This could be safe for the office but maybe a bit sweet to be taken too serious. However as a casual day to day and even night out scent this one is a winner. Don't know why this one is so cheap on line but my gosh is it good!

Cognac, rum, coffee, orchid, saffron. I thought it was going to be a dark, gourmand, rich and heavy scent. However it's a mouthwatering, fresh and warm,(as other said) great scent! I really like it and it's surely surprising that with such ingredients they could make such a fresh fragrance. Modern, uplifting, unique (for me) and juicy :) It was a good choice (no wonder it's more expensive than Be Delicious). Recommended! This is Red Apple for men ;)

My first impression: In the quest to know more perfumes alcoholics decided to catch it. Opening with really very congnac and rum, with the risk of being stopped by cops think you're drunk! After about 2 minutes the alcoholic tone softens and begins to appear bergamot with a floral sweetness. this step referred the smell of orange juice Tang. I like it too.

Well who said it smelled like apples..? I think it has a very sweet opening mixed with liquor, and once is dried down, remains closed to the skin and yeah will get a lot of different opinions around here, I do like and will wear it, but probably won't buy it again.

Well, it was quite different fragrance in that time, but I like it and I remember the longevity was weak and the price for it was around 90 dollars, I think. Would I recommend it, sure. Would I return to it? No. There are better alternatives now on the market.

Smells like coffee flavoured hair gel, but a sweet coffee. Or maybe another way of putting it would be a coffee scented blue fragrance - if that make sense. I thought it was quite good to be honest.

Fresh, sweet from the apple liqueur. Kinda reminds me of Leau Par kenzo. But better it doesnt start out sharp. I dont get no coffee whats so ever. The longevity is OK.

Very good perfume, I smell the coffee and end a delicious sweet smell enticing. Better to use on cold days, for summer I found it very sweet! Longevity 6-7 hours 4 / 5

Wow!Cognac & Rum notes are fantastic!just kiddin,this one is one fresh scent with warmth in it,just love it.

I like this a lot better than Be Delicious Men which I really disliked. This version isn't anything truly special but I didn't find it awful by any means. If anything, I found it a tad boring. For me, it's all wood and spice. Definitely gives off a masculine vibe but I don't find it too strong or overpowering. It gives a feeling of warmth and coziness. I could see the ladies really liking the smell of this one on their man. I like it but I don't love it. It doesn't stand out to me as being one of the best in my collection but it's not the worst either. Instead it sits somewhere in the middle of the road.

I remember smelling this in stores and thought it was bright and fruity with some dark notes. Upon purchasing, its heavily boozy and sickly sweet. Its very strong, and 2 sprays provides accompanying headaches (especially in summer). I really liked the original dkny delicious for men but I havent been able to burn through this bottles in the many years Ive had it.

Even finding the alcohol & coffee notes interesting, this parfum remains damn sweet to me. Like a girl that drank too much rum, cognac and coffee and got effin' drunk and energic - she can't stop talking - this fragrance annoys. I couldn't even finish my bottle. I'm sure it was red, but I got tired of looking for the delicious.