Donna Karan Women Energizing

I’m a bit confused as to whether this fragrance differs from DKNY Women. I’m pretty sure I remember when this launched as I remember reading an interview with the face of the fragrance (the supermodel Anja Rubik if my memory serves me correctly) and being intrigued by the concept, so I am assuming it is a separate fragrance to DKNY Women. However, when I search for DKNY Women perfume, all the stock photos show a box which has Energizing written on it. Are they two separate scents?! I really like this, I wasn’t sure about the tomato note but thankfully it smells like a nice green note and not like ketchup or Bloody Mary cocktail 😂. On me this dries down to almost like an aldehyde kind of perfume. I really like aldehydes (thanks to Chanel No.5!) and the citruses in this are quite aldehyde-like to my nose. The orange in this is lovely, a bit like a glass of fresh orange juice first thing in the morning. I’m not sure if there is vodka in this or not as online descriptions seem to vary but I feel like I can pick up on it. I do like vodka as a perfume note, it’s very clean and fresh. This is a lovely perfume that I can use as a dumb reach or when I want a break from my other spicy or oud beast mode perfumes or my gourmands. I wish it projected more, the longevity is good but it is very much a skin scent on me, although my skin eats up citrus scents in seconds! I have the EDT, not sure if the EDP has more sillage, will have to test this out. I detect a vague resemblance to Clinique Happy and Estée Lauder Pleasures, it’s very much in that vein if that helps anyone figure out if they’d like this. Very much citrus-fresh to my nose, not floral in the slightest. A proper fresh perfume, so perfect for professional settings and hot weather, although I am wearing this in winter on a very cold day and it smells just as good. I think it is just beautiful, apart from the lack of sillage, that being said, Milton Lloyd’s She JYUK dupe has more projection so I think I will layer the two. Have received compliments on it too so it obviously suits me. Always seems to be on offer in the U.K. quite a unique and underrated gem in my opinion.

When I was buying this in TKmaxx last summer I was under impression I was getting the original from 1999, and only after I came back home I realised my mistake, I haven't worn it properly till today. I have have some sort of mini obsession with Y2K era perfumes for a while now, for many different reasons, one of them is that I was a teenager and couldn't afford even mainstream designer perfume, and most of the stuff that was popular and innovative back then is either discontinued or now considered dated. This is only lucky for me, because I can discover wearable creations that are not going to be polarising and not going to suffocate someone and I will be able to experience and enjoy while wearing, before they go into the obscurity and oblivion. This flanker does have that Y2K vibe for me and I am absolutely smitten. I am pretty sure the vodka note is an absolute gimmick, because vodka is 40 percent ethyl alcohol and 60 percent water and perfume contains that stuff by default. The citrus game is strong, zesty and astringent, yet very noble, bitter and never venturing the toilet cleaner territory. I don't perceive violet leaf here, it's more reminiscent of the tomato leaf as stated in the original one's notes. The florals are present, but they are polite, well behaved and up for teamwork in this composition. There's a sparkly effervescent aspect as well which must be some sort of aldehydes or even a mixture of sparkly and metallic ones. I totally dig someone's comparison with One Of Those [Hg]. Yet if I had to draw parallels with what it reminds me in nyche I must say this does exactly what MFK Aqua Universalis did for me - Clean, noble, zesty citrusy number for hot weather. It also had the same vintage laundry detergent powder softest musks blend. Reminds me of handwashed and line-dried clothes from my childhood memories.

"SILVER" GIN & SAKE Scent - Airy Sharp Citrus & Floral. I'm not sure if there's a cocktail that combine sake and gin, but this would be it. There's the sharp, tart citrus that's near the juniper-berry of gin in the opening, and the ozonic floral-vodka notes of sake in the heart, all resting on a soft woody base. Having said that, the trail isn't one of alcohol, but a refreshingly, cold "shower fresh" mountain mist. This smells like a familiar perfume to me, and I can't quite place if it's from the original DKNY Women, as I haven't had my nose on that in a long time. Has a silvery cologne vibe, with performance that exceeds expections for this category of scent. Contrast to Aqua Universalis Maison Francis Kurkdjian: These are different, but I can see why they've been compared as there is an overall similar vibe. Aqua Universalis has a more forward white-floral quality, while DKNY Women Energizing has the more forward gin & sake vibe. Roughly equivalent performance. Contrast to Sultan Al-Rehab: These are different, but there is a similar silvery cologne vibe, although Sultan has a more obvious juniper-berry note while DKNY Women Energizing has the more forward floral-sake quality. Roughly equivalent performance, but slightly better projection for DKNY and slightly better longevity for Sultan which come in a little attar roller-ball oil. Contrast to Romance Ralph Lauren: These are different, but I can see why they've been compared, as there is a similar 'silver' quality. Romance has more of a silver perfume quality, while DKNY Women Energizing has more of a silver cologne quality, amongst other difference. Roughly equivalent performance, or slightly better for Romance. Overall: delightfully refreshing 'silver' gin & sake scent with above average performance. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

I couldn't agree with Indigo more!!! These two scents are so similar and they both share this unusual combination of tomato leaf/wet T-Shirt/citruses/vodka kind-of-thing which is just amazing. I'm surprised to see that tomato is not listed here while it is really prominent - not any less than in EDP. Anyway, I love this scent, I'm happy to have it and I know it will be more than great fun to be using this on hot summer days.

Perfect in the heat.It is a crisp , fresh , tarte citrusy scent. The vodka note takes away the tendency for it to be bathroom cleaner /textbook citrus which is absolutely great. The middle floral notes especially the lotus still make it have a feminine edge even if this can be pulled off by a guy. Dries off to a woody base that still manages to come off light and not bitter. Will definitely be rocking this in the summer!

This is one of my all time favourites although it is one you love or hate - my other half really isn't keen on it but I LOVE it. So refreshing on a hot summers day, invigorating in the mornings & lasts ages. I also like the original but no where near as much as this. I guess the vodka notes & citrus suit me & I like the slightly woody dry down.

This was a blast-from-the-past buy for me, a hark back to ye olde DKNY. After spending what seemed like ages trying out new fruity florals and vanilla based scents, a spray of this was like a breath of fresh air. Genuinely mood-boosting - must be the iced vodka! But I also think it smells a bit like coriander! Good for layering too.

Donna Karan Women is citrus peels in ice cold vodka blended with very light aquatic floral notes and crushed violet leaves. This scent is so underappreciated, unbelievably fresh, and completely unisex! So many people have told me how good I smelled and wanted to know what fragrance I was wearing. Crisp, clean, cool bottled delight!

a quick update: despite its magnificent smell, it has NO STAYING POWER AT ALL. what a waste of a nice scent and money :(

I really like it! It's fresh, crisp and energizing indeed! It will be perfect for sweltering summer days!

Fresh, light, energising....My new signature fragrance, my new "fragrance" love story

This is a love or hate fragrance, for sure. I faintly remember the original from 1999. An old friend of mine wore it and it suited her perfectly. Super crisp and aloof, urban, and in my mind very elegant. Nothing smells like this and even this reformulation (in EDP concentration) does the original (a little) justice. Notes have been simplified and re-arranged (where did the tomato go?) but the overall impression stays rather true to its roots. When you first spray this it hits you in the face and wakes you up. This is not for lovers of sweet, oriental fragrances, that is of course if they don't want to step out of their comfort zones :) It is very aromatic and dries down to a citrus floral with a sharp (kinda woody and musky) edge. Glorious in summer but even more so during the colder months. I could imagine Elsa from Frozen smelling like this ;) A true gem and I'm glad it is still - in one form or another - part of the range. Very affordable too. So if you like a sharp floral with citrus that is highly unique - try this. And ignore the initial spray! Want list for sure.

I had a small sample of this perfume along with lotion years ago and Loved it! I decided to purchase the perfume. I got Energizing version, not sure if other one exists, or how different it is (please let me know if you got some info). What I really liked in the lotion I sensed more of a tomato leaf, warm sunny days, greenery and earthy tones, love that scent overall. Hints of it here, it's mainly quality citrus, bitter citrus, grapefruit and lemons, vodka, and violet leaf; definitely green notes play well with refreshing citrus. Soft floral are in the background, drydown part. At first it is more brash and softens with time. It is a cool, dry scent, can be Unisex. This is good stuff! I mean great stuff. It is unique and I would recommend for people that like neutral, refreshing, clean and citrussy scents, it's worth a try. Overall, Great Like, Thumbs Up!

I agree with everyone who mentioned cleanliness. It's a green scent that will instantly make you feel clean. First spray is heady and sharp because of the Narcissus I guess, but if you're patient enough to give it a chance, you might end up enjoying a very fresh and uplifting summer fragrance. I imagine myself strolling around on a warm sunny day wearing a white tee, blue jeans, brown leather belt, a fedora, a linen scarf and comfy espadrilles. My Ray Bans, red lipstick and this perfume will be the perfect final touch to complete the look.

It has such a winning start of true grapefruit. It lasts about an hour before turning floral with lotus appearence then soapy with birch appearence. It is refreshing, clean, effortless. Perfect for spring and summer, for professional and private settings. The original was more feminine, but it is still a feminine blend. The start is worth having it. Lovering it from love for the old formula to like of my new bottle. I feel it for at around 7hours, maybe longer. 4 hours in and I still feel the freshness of the top appering in the formula.

One of my favorites when it comes to summer fragrances. It was a complete surprise that I liked it, because usually when it comes to DKNY, I'm not the biggest fan. It smells like a summer drink - refreshing, sparkling, citrus and vodka combine. Very strong, so be careful how much you spray it. I wear it especially when it's super hot outside. It leaves a trail, so if somebody is passing you by, he will definitely smell it. Gorgeous!

Impulse purchase for an easy, clean, after shower scent. Reminds me of being 9, rubbing magazine samples up my arms in a dentist office. A refreshing 2000s mood without being too intense or suffocating with cheap spiciness. The vodka note is there and can lean bathroom cleaner, but only if you focus on it too hard...but I much rather it be in there, keeps it interesting.

The perfect 'after the shower scent' which makes you smell extremely clean and refreshing. This could also work for a good gym perfume or for those days you don't wanna worry about how you smell and just wanna smell put together and clean. I think for some people the 'vodka' note throws people off, but i think it just adds to its clean smell.

Smells just like fresh skin out of the shower after using a fresh shower gel. Can't really smell individual notes, but this scent is definitely fresh, cool and clean snelling. It's a good scent for summer, also if you work in a place that perfume isn't allowed, like a hospital or nursing home, as it just smells fresh.

After the vodka top note diffuses away after a few minutes, this strong industrial cleaner smells morphs into a delightful, clean dryer sheet scent that is very addictive and uplifting. It lasted on my clothes for about 3 hours. It fades off of my skin within an hr. It’s short lived clean, dryer sheet cloud.