Woman

Just stunning... Got this in a pack of samples from Macy's when I ordered a new bottle of Opium. This isn't something I would normally go ot of my way to test, never mind buy, but... Donna Karan Woman is unlike anything I have, have had or have tried, although to be honest I am not an aficianado of modern fragrances. One word-Addictive!!. Very modern compsition in the use of typically masculine ingredients. I feel sad that the idea of women's fragrance is so limited today. Flowers, fruits and sugar. Reading some of the reviews below really sends that message home, sadly. I think if you think you feel you can wear only so called "femme" frags, you miss out on some individualistic, and yes, very sexy scents that could be just right for you. I say this because although I love florals,the forest, meadow and green woody scents of my chilhood feel close to my heart. I love how Woman's fragrance builds as it unfurls.The strength of character makes this sweet/tart beauty not typical. This is no soft aquatic! The choice of ingredients might be traditionally masculine, however this fragrance is not rough or bracing in the least. The vetiver,citrus and sandlewood mesh very smoothly. Interestingly, the composition is sweet throughout, with an underlying spicy-tartness that develops more character longer it is on the skin. I love how I have applied only one spritz of this, and wow! This baby's strong!! And to discover that this scent behaves the way I want a fragrance to- it amplifies as it reveals its characteristic "fingerprint" on the skin. Spice is nice, and I just love green scents. Sweet and green is a first for me, and I'm loving it!!!I have been wanting to find one that my husband likes, and the sweetness might make this it for me.

Fans of earthy, woody, incense-like fragrances better get this one whilst you can!! I loooooove this perfume and was excited to have tested a perfume that didn't smell like a teenager, candy, a flower shop, or any other stereotypical ultra-femme perfume so ubiquitous in department stores, on female co-workers, and whiffed on public transportation. This is for the woman who DOES NOT LIKE these things and is as complex as her fragrance choices. I must admit it does remind me of the "Raid" fly spray my mother used to fumigate the house with, but once it dries down it's olfactory heaven for me! I am a big aficionada of sandalwoods, vetiver, musks, and anything resinous. It isn't often and not many women's fragrance will have sandalwood and vetiver as dominant notes. I don't detect the orange blossoms outright, but I will guess it is the subtle sweetness which radiates (slightly!) after 3 hours, softening the bold sandalwood and vetiver. I always have to resort to blending essential oils to create my own perfumes. I couldn't stop smelling my wrists and the inside of my shirt hours after applying it at the counter. Donna Karan Woman is a very unique, complicated, and intoxicating fragrance, indeed! I will be sure to rack up on this one...as prissy misses (e.g., the flowery, sweet perfume crowd) will cause this one to be discontinued with their endless whining and complaints.

This is gorgeous, both bottle and juice! It strikes me as sparkly-peppery, dry, and warm. Very unique in women's fragrances. FYI : there is a signature series of gel lotions and body sprays that Bath and Body Works just put out on limited edition and the Black Cosmic Cream smells so much like this perfume that it stopped me in my tracks! Seriously if you love this perfume you NEED that lotion, too! It lasts really long and complements this perfectly. Also the White is vetiver-heavy and bears a strong resemblance to Woman as well. I was shocked. It starts out softly spiced, barely sweet woods. Very smooth- maybe just a bit peppery. This could be worn by the right man but I don't feel I'm wearing a masculine-smelling perfume at all. It is soft in its approach. I would guess the orange blossom and maybe some lily lends the sweetness, and there might be vanilla, but only a touch. It gets a bit smoky and drier, though I still get a layer of spicy. This is close to perfect to me. It is sophisticated, elegant, comfortable like a second skin, and makes me smile at all of its lovely stages. Lasting power is great. Not only that, but now it looks like I own some ancient alien artifact I can display on my dresser. I can see this being a signature scent, especially in cooler months. Love.

I bought samples of perfume last year. I fell in love with two scents from the whole bunch: Alien (which I'm using until now and lead me to other Mugler fragrances) and this Donna Karan Woman. This one doesn't exist in Indonesia. Looked as I might, I can't find it. But it stays in my mind even as I bought other perfumes. I will buy this online soon, as I know Amazon sellers still got this available. Suffice to say, that's how I love this fragrance, like a longing, a thirst I have to quench. It's simple yet elegant, sophisticated, IMHO not at all masculine, deliciously lingering on my skin. I remember I couldn't stop smelling my wrist. Tried to keep myself from using it but alas the small 1ml sample has long gone now. The mix of beautiful orange blossom with Haitian vetiver and sandalwood just absolutely divine. I like it's linear quality. Bravo Donna Karan Woman.

I'm not generally a DK fan and would have passed this one up had not the persistent DK rep keep pushing it on me. You know how they are; the scent is like nothing else and the vetiver is so exclusive, she said. To my surprise, I loved it. The sandalwood smelled spicy on my skin and blended well with the vetiver and orange blossom. It not being too flowery or strong, I think it would be a great, clean smelling scent to wear to work. The rep also said the bottle was made to represent the curve of a woman's back. Try as I might, I don't see that one. At all. For gosh sakes, it does kind of look like some kind of swiffer handle. She also said that the bottle of Cashmere Mist represented the curve of a woman's neck; maybe I can picture that one a little better. Lasting power was very good - about 6 hours. Sillage is moderate, and I get compliments when worn.