Description
The house of Donna Karan is launching a new fragrance named PureDKNY, which tries to connect people and nature they life in. The perfume offers pure moments of enjoyment and relaxation.
The perfume focuses on a single ingredient, which is the key to the whole composition – Ugandan vanilla. The project around this fragrance was designed and triggered in cooperation with CARE, which sources this unique, creamy sort of vanilla. The company’s CEO stated:“CARE is excited to partner with PureDKNY on an initiative that will support women in Uganda, while also educating U.S. consumers about the important role women play in breaking the cycle of global poverty”. The project with DKNY is the latest achievement of the company and it will enable Ugandan women to work, educate and provide for their families.
The fragrance opens with Ugandan vanilla, dewdrop floral petals, lotus and Bulgarian rose. A heart beats in rhythm of exotic flowers – jasmine, freesia and orchid, while a base finishes the pure composition with white amber, sandalwood and vanilla in water.
An interesting fact is that package of PureDKNY is also environmentally-friendly. The glass of its flacon is 100 percent recyclable; its outer carton is made of carton and paper which decompose easily. You will be able to purchase the fragrance in three sizes: 30, 50 and 100 ml EDP, along with gentle body butter.
Advertising campaign will be very wide-reaching and pricy and its cover face will be Angela Lindvall appearing on billboards and videos of the perfume.
Pure DKNY was launched in 2010.
fzj682Bessinepome – :
I have been using these perfumes for years, they are really pure, light fit every season and every occasion, the smell is not compelling but gives them 5 because they are perfumes to which I always come back for years. They love the day always, I think about them with tenderness even when they are not in my collection for a long time and I want to run to the store for them. Perfumes are long-lasting, fresh and at the same time feminine and classic, they have this intriguing note and despite the passage of time they do not cease to surprise me, for me the smell is not remarkable. The relatively low price is also a definite plus.
azanas – :
A friend of mine wore this daily and I thought she smelled amazing. So soft and classy. I met her in university and she was 2 years older than me I think? Yet she was really mature and I looked like I was just straight up from high school (I was), with baggy jeans and all. This revelation made me buy my very first perfume (Burberry The Beat) but once I have the funds I’ll snatch this one too.
pupsoid777 – :
This is a very clean, warm scent. Not crisp like laundry or anything, but like a very soothing, light balsamic, woodsy, vanilla fragrance. It’s very balmy and mild, very relaxing.
I spritz this on after showers before bed, or if I’m just lounging about having a relaxed day at home. It’s definitely office safe, but not likely to get you noticed unless they are right up on you! It does bring compliments though, and I enjoy having it in my collection, but I don’t think I’ll repurchase.
soilex – :
Calming, clean, meditative, delicate happiness.. Oh, and the picture above is not right I believe, it’s a drop of Verbena pic? DKNY Pure bottle has a golden cap and typography <3
qwerty9911 – :
All I get is Jasmine Jasmine & more Jasmine! First spray is intoxicating floral with a hint of sandalwood. Very feminine but oh so very cloying! In fact its first 10 minutes can be head ache inducing. Lasts around 2 hours on me and then gone.. Not really outstanding. Thank goodness I had the sample vial only.
kazak972 – :
It seems like many reviews here are actually for DKNY Pure drop of vanilla.
Vlad106 – :
Four sprays on shirt:pure and heavenly, green (white flowers?), wet vanilla… nothing sugary or sour or sharp.. lovely..but no lasting power
zero ноль – :
I had this in 2010 and it had lovely white floral smell but still strong longevity and sillage. Two years later I wanted to buy it again but it had changed in everything, unfortunately on the wrong side. Sad
maksan – :
This one was a blind purchase based on the many positive reviews found in here. From all the many different fragrances I collect by far, this is the worst one. An hour after I spray it, is gone, too soapy, smells like air fresher. First time when I honestly feel money wasted with Pure DKNY.
mackmobilochka – :
This scent is nice and clean non soapy although it’s basic it’s very nice and clean. I think this is a fragrance everyone can enjoy and not be offended by.
dimof – :
Very beautiful sandalwood and freesia scent! The amber gives it some extra warmth. Perfect sandalwood and floral mix. A cozy scent but still works for warm weather.
plailiaelotrovillank – :
Allergies are a bitch; I couldn’t wear perfume throughout most of my 20’s. Now that I feel better and have regained my ability to smell things without sneezing my head off, I decided to make up for it in my 30’s by trying anything and everything I possibly could. A sample of this arrived in an ebay purchase–its not something I would have ever picked up on my own. Unfortunately this scent is giving me flashbacks to my allergy days. This is just irritating all the way up my sinuses; I feel like I’m constantly on the verge of sneezing. It may be that I’m extremely sensitive to clean detergent-y type scents. The laundry smell is notable and in this. I don’t think I have the one that has a drop of vanilla. It’s a shame because I feel like this would be a good scent palette cleanser after a long stretch of more statement-y perfumes.
ircen77 – :
It reminds me of Scarlett by Cacharel. Anyone else?
alex34rus – :
I am wearing this today and I’m loving it. This is such a nice scent, a bit musky, clean and fresh.. fresh not in a “crispy” way, but in a delicate, understated way. This is definitely a skin scent on me, comfy, very discreet yet tenacious – every time I move, I fell a whiff of it, even after more than 6 hours since spraying. I recently managed to buy big 100ml bottles of Pure and Pure Verbena, which is also lovely, and I am jumping with joy every time I wear them or see them in my wardrobe – I wanted them badly but it took me some time to finally find them. Even if you’re not a clean & fresh scents lover, these two would definitely be nice to have in the wardrobe.
Tsenitel – :
A lovely fresh friendly musk, so it’s a shame it does not last or project. Why oh why, American perfumers? Maybe there will come an intense version of this.
Deroxylkfn – :
Very pretty, clean, decent, fine, feminine scent! Perfect! I really like it!
ulia01 – :
I love this! I need a huge bottle asap!
azx99 – :
Pure DKNY is an understated clean yet pretty perfume. On my skin, this has a nice vanilla/jasmine/sandalwood smell. The scent sits close to the skin, so is safe for wear if you’re going to be surrounded by a lot of people. I got about 8 hours of wear from it. Recommended for those who like light scents.
alximik310 – :
Had this in 2010, it was lovely. Smelled it again in 2014, they had totally changed the formula, made it a mess
midaaxord – :
This fragrance is absolutely lovely; simple and clean yet never boring or dull. Pure reminds me of country linen and white floral bouquets, it’s beautiful and understated. The sandalwood tones are my favorite, so light and airy- makes me feel meditative and peaceful when I catch whiffs of it throughout the day.
Pure is minimalistic (sillage is very light and personal), and the bottle accurately reflects this wholesome nature. I get moments of clarity when wearing this; soft vanilla undertones feel so graceful and serene! Lotus notes are beautifully formulated along with a very creamy jasmine; this opens up to a powdery floral with soft amber that invokes feelings of warmth- like sunshine on white petals. My favorite part is the advent of sandalwood to this gorgeous dry down, it is so smooth and so tempered that I can totally imagine myself in a Buddhist temple with doors and windows wide open, allowing the tepid breeze and hints of incense to overcome me. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, the freesia sneaks in and elevates this fragrance into white floral heaven.
Pure feels absolutely ageless- because life after all is about the journey, and this perfume has the capacity to bring patience and appreciation to my otherwise hectic existence. This is a wonderful example of simplicity without compromise, and is as close to my definition of aromatherapy as one can get. Pure is easily coveted among my top ten favorite vanillas and an extremely safe blind buy.
Vienna.Pink
ayl_ks – :
In short – if you love Avon’s Pur Blanca on others but you think it’s a bit too much for you, go for DKNY Pure – it’s a much softer, fresher and more elaborate reminder of Pur Blanca – I fell for it head over heals this spring!:)
pavel-1997 – :
I don’t understand why this doesn’t get more love. Too understated – and it’s one of my favorite fragrances! My perfect gourmand scent: sweet vanilla, with a sexy vibe underneath its demure surface. This is my go-to comfort scent. 🙂 (Strangely, I sniffed Pure: A Drop of Vanilla, thinking that it would be an even better version of this, but the two are completely different. I don’t like the 2nd at all.
otdrremontkv – :
To my nose it’s like BCBG BON CHIC but less sweet n more musk. Like L’air Du Temps but sweeter n less powdery. I can’t wear L’air but this I can!
I love it!! It’s deep n mysterious n sultry. Wish it lasted longer on me but it does on clothes so OK. Will b in my collection/rotation for sure!
demi55 – :
This one I really love!
It is pure, fresh and perfect for my skin.
My skin does not go with musk neither melon and this is far away from theese fragrances.
I am happy to finally have found a fragrance that is not to heavy, not sultry for my skin.
Very pleasant!
romeo_vasya – :
It is vanilla but it isn’t “so vanilla”. Clean, warm and comforting but not heavy. Very feminine and pleasant. I really enjoy it.
Deroxszfwy – :
Fresh calm perfume that smell “just nothing but neutral and pleasant ” – that what I wanted
Not in this case,not for me.maybe it’s musc ,maybe something other but it just taking my breath away not in good way:).
Just wrong body chemistry :).but my sister was happy to have a new perfume and she enjoys “pure” very much.
BssAVast – :
I love this perfume! It’s such a clean comforting smell. I think Jasmine sometimes tends to be way too cloying and heavy but not at all in this case! The jasmine is very well blended with the vanilla and woody notes. It’s not too sweet at all and definitely not food-y. Soooo beautiful and comforting and clean. Pure is the absolute perfect name for it. This perfume is perfect for teachers, nurses, mothers, etc, anyone who works closely with people in jobs involving comforting others. It’s a very huggy perfume…makes you think of hugs and happiness
fuz554InsuffBooni – :
Nice, the vanilla radiates all day, very comforting, better than the Rose or Verbena. The only frag I really like by DKNY
opiumkido – :
DKNY Pure is fresh yet warm at the same time if that even makes sense. I like it but I wish theres vanilla on it. I cant really smell it. Staying power is ok. For me this is a safe buy.
OrbigeNig – :
I don’t really find this vanillary on me but I don’t care. I love it. It’s a fresh floaty floral on my skin. Very slightly soapy. Reminds me a little of Jean Paul Gaultier EDT but a softer less soapy more floral version. An easy everyday fragrance. So soft and pretty. I’ll definitely keep purchasing this one.
alexei88 – :
The reviews sounded good, and I’m always on the lookout for clean/soapy/fresh scents, so I blind bought this. All I can say is, I’m glad it was inexpensive. This fragrance smells awful to me — there’s a sharp note of alcohol, of chemicals, just a general “cheap, artificial air freshener” type of smell to it. Seriously, it smells like rubbing alcohol. I do not recommend this fragrance at all.
(Note, this review is for the “drop of vanilla” version. The verbena version is OK — it’s nothing stellar, but it doesn’t have that harsh, cheap, chemical note that the “drop of vanilla” version has.)
SvetlanSehjd – :
@Molliepops: u r wrong here, honey….this is another scent —> “a drop of vanilla” not verbena 😉
bphil07 – :
I bought this as a blind-buy in TK Maxx today (UK) for £19.99 for 50mls. I thought it would be an affordable everyday fragrance for work, as I dont like using my favourite perfume for work, as its £75 a bottle. I quite like the original DKNY, so I was tempted by this.
The version I bought has ‘a drop of verbena’ on the box, but not the bottle. It certainly does not smell to me like vanilla, as some other posters have suggested, to me it smells fresh and soft. Its a clean, summer fragrance, fine for daytime but perhaps not powerful enough for the evening. It is slightly powdery in the dry-down, but its not too sweet, more citrusy, but not sharp.
Its a very pleasant scent, not particularly distinctive, but I dont mind that, I dont want to offend anyone.
This would be a good fragrance to buy someone as a gift, as its very wearable, and pretty – not overpowering at all. I give it a 7 out of 10.
Alisa159951 – :
I still haven’t quite figured out whether the original Pure DKNY and Drop of Vanilla are one and the same or not… I’m leaning toward thinking that they are, but I don’t really detect vanilla in this. Jasmine, lotus, and sandalwood definitely, but no vanilla. Very pleasant and clean scent. It’s a fragrance that could easily be worn year-round, and good to wear during the day with moderate sillage and longevity.
Ария_99 – :
Newest review: the dry down isn’t pleasant on the drop of vanilla version. It’s turning into the original one. I go back to my first review. Isn’t it funny how these all develop differently on us. My big bottle’s going in the bin as well.
Newer review: Right. I must admit my mistake.
I’ve read more about which pure is which. Having seen that DKNY Pure is different to DKNY Pure A Drop of Vanilla, I now know that the tiny bottle I have is Pure, and the big bottle I have is Pure Vanilla. There isn’t a separate thing on here for the vanilla version.
Pure vanilla IS a pleasant smell, understated, and gentle. Much better than original Pure. Vanilla doesn’t have the horrible bitter edge. Don’t overuse though as I think it could go the way of original Pure without some restraint.
My little bottle might be going into the bin.
Old review: It’s gorgeous in the bottle, but once on, turns into something old-ladyish. There is a really sour, bitter note which, frankly, I don’t want in a perfume supposed to be like vanilla.
I’m desperate to like it as I have a big, brand new, cellophane-wrapped bottle which I don’t want to go to waste. The juice I dislike is from a dinky 5ml bottle, so hopefully it’s just gone off or something?? And the other bottle will be better. As it is, i don’t like it. It should be delightful and it isn’t.
Slepak – :
Wow…I am very impressed with this! And much easier to find than Pure Grace, plus this lasts WAYYY longer on my skin than pure grace & I got it for a better price at Tj Maxx. It just smells so clean, and inviting. The vanilla isn’t that syrupy overly sweet kind. Its a well balanced mix of airy, and floral and the dry down to the muted vanilla has garnered SO many compliments from people at work, on the street, and my husband loves this better than pure grace (which I got as a gift in a travel set). This being a vanilla in the list of notes, some would think you can’t wear it until fall/winter…I would tell you no way. Its such a clean crisp scent, a very year round scent. Makes you want to just wear some faded jeans, and a white shirt & sandals on a sunny day. For some EXTRA oomph, might I suggest showering first (layering) and using Ivory Original shower gel…another classic clean scent as well. Believe me…layering these 2 will really enhance the experience.
x-tracer – :
This is much sweeter than I expected it to be. Sweet summer floral scent, similar to hundreds of others. Nice but not interesting at all. It reminds me a lot of Little Black Dress by Avon although I don’t have it around to do a direct comparison.
For the record, I adore one of the others from this line – Pure DKNY Verbena which obviously has its name mistaken. It should have been Pure Heaven 🙂
DutAccuth – :
@advabart
Thank you for the clarification.
I must have smelt the Verbena version then, and thought it was the original. Although I recognise verbena pretty easily as I love it. I looked at the golden lid when I received my perfume and saw it didn’t match the silver lid displayed here, and it also seemed way sweeter than I remembered, but perhaps my memory played tricks on me.
I still find it rather sweet, but I’s growing on me.
Borgir85 – :
@EmmaChris,
There are only three versions of DKNY PURE:
m.dknyfragrances.com/en/pure.php
Drop of Vanilla is the original one, and it is not gourmand at all, at least not to my nose. It’s rather floral.
It doesn’t even have a vanilla accord as in other typical vanilla fragrances.
Drop of Vanilla actually contains an orchid note, a flower from which vanilla pods are derived.
The image on top of this page is not of Drop of Vanilla but Drop of Verbana.
SizLielfUnili – :
I have ordered the original DKNY Pure and ended up with
DKNY Pure A drop of vanilla. Apparently not even online shops tell the difference. This is so frustrating, I wanted a clean crisp fragrance for the spring and summer and ended up with a oriental gourmand that doesn’t even smell flattering on me. Not even Fragrantica has a page dedicated to the drop of vanilla version. WHY?
nikon(off) – :
My oh my…I’m wearing this. It’s my go to parfum. I defo get the vanilla, and it’s so fresh. I also get floral and the warmest loveliest amber. This is perfection in a bobottle. So clean.
zdriv3 – :
Thanks LuLuGoes! I was reading your review and now I want to go out and find Drop of Vanilla…I have the original and it is lovely but I love vanilla in fragrances.
Edit:
also thanks MissGood2shoes…after reading your review I checked my bottles cap which was kind of pewter looking with gold hues I then looked on back of the box which I kept for storing things…lo and behold, “A Drop of Vanilla” is printed towards the top…..I’m very happy because now I don’t have to go out and get it…
Does anyone know what is considered the “Original”? I have no idea…from what I understand there are 3 versions, vanilla, rose and verbania…so confused…..thank you
Hellena666 – :
I’m enjoying these reviews because (I think) I have the original version which is nice, sort of a cross between Tommy Girl and CK One – no vanilla. I would swear that there is water lilly in this. It has a sharp, crisp freshness about it that’ll be good for the humid days ahead. I tested the vanilla version of this before and it is a very different, more fallish scent.
swe – :
Review here is for Pure DKNY Drop of Vanilla Scent Spray.
There are a few versions of this (rose, verbena, original).
I have the drop of vanilla version. Ads say this lovely fragrance was built upon ethically sourced and fair traded vanilla from Uganda.
This is not a weak fragrance at all. You get an instant bouquet of freesia, lotus, jasmine, rose… misted with vanilla, hints of sandalwood. Beautiful. Lasts more than five hours on my skin.
I feel this one has been lost in the shuffle. What a shame!
There isn’t even a proper category for it here on Fragrantica, and reviewers all over the web are confusing it with other versions. Then there are references to this being a drop of vanilla in water and that’s it. So terribly untrue!
I have a limited love of florals. This one is natural smelling, dewy, and gorgeous.
gollandec33 – :
@MissGoody2Shoes, thank you so much for pointing that out!
I have bought A Drop of Vanilla blind, thinking it would be a floral, clean fragrance based on the reviews here, and ended up with a warm floral-oriental.
It’s a very nice and soothing smell, like a cozy blanket, but not what I was looking for.
I have around 25ml up for swap.
nikola02 – :
I feel like I should make everyone aware that this site is missing a page for ‘Pure Dkny – Drop of Vanilla’ and consequently some of the reviews on here are for that flanker rather than the original, which are quite dissimilar.
The bottles can be differentiated as Pure Dkny cap is silver, and the vanilla flanker has a bit of an ochre/gold tint to it (and says ‘Drop of Vanilla’ on the back of the box – it’s easy to miss though).
The original is very light, citrusy and fresh, very similar to Tommy Girl, IMO. It’s a little sharp, it’s great for hot days and athletic types.
‘Drop of Vanilla’ has a more earthy jasmine in it, and uses warm amber instead of white amber, and obv. has vanilla in it.
I think ‘Drop of Vanilla’ is very similar to ‘Mon Jasmin Noir’ by Bulgari, and smells like an oriental/gourmand to me. It doesn’t sit very well on my skin, and I much prefer the original.
There are 3 Pure Dkny flankers, ‘Drop of Vanilla’, ‘Drop of Rose’, and ‘Drop of Verbena’ and they are all quite different.
I have no idea why the site doesn’t have a page for ‘Drop of Vanilla’ but it’s def confusing people because I see people on the forums asking about ‘Drop of Vanilla’ and getting ambushed with responses telling them that there is no such thing as Pure Dkny ‘Drop of Vanilla’ :-/
The original has no vanilla in it at all, so if you’re detecting vanilla, you should double check the colour of your bottle’s cap and if it looks more gold than silver, it is ‘Drop of Vanilla’
cernomazst – :
For me at first smells like ‘generic flowery perfume’. Then after about 10 minutes starts to change, that generic flower smell is gone. Gets lighter and fresher. 30 min. mark get some musk and a little vanilla, very nice. At 1 hour, so fresh and nice! Absolutely love it! Is very long lasting for me, I can smell it 10+ hours later easily. It pretty much smells like just came out of the shower all day. Will always have this perfume in my collection! It’s surprising that such a nice light, fresh smelling perfume lasts this long, love it!
dark00067 – :
I was expecting something fresh, clean and light, when its actually kind of heavy. The amber note is first and foremost and slightly synthetic. Everything else gets hidden in the background. The jasmine eventually dominates in the dry down. It doesn’t smell bad, its actually kind of pretty, just the packaging, advertising and the name is a little misleading. This would be too strong for the office and more of a nighttime scent. I admit blind buying this as a gift as I got a great deal. Not a good blind buy, try it out first.
alcomarkisn – :
Miss Peachysugar, I love your review. You nailed it on the head!! Yes a good smelling laundry vent on a chilly day.Pure is warm and cold at the same time. Love it. Best description of Pure ever- in my opinion anyway..:)
dima-em – :
This is such a pretty, fresh, watery floral, but it’s also got depth from the vanilla. You really can’t pick out the vanilla (amber) by scent, but you can feel that it’s there, working magic. I really adore Pure. Longevity is 8 hours on me, projection is soft-to-moderate.
Update: This is absolutely gorgeous in cold weather. The amber and sandalwood really shine in cooler weather. I don’t smell that thickness/creaminess much in warm weather.
Total shocker! Stunning. It also seems to last longer.
koksagen – :
DKNY Pure reminds me of Lucky Brand Lucky You for women in the way that it’s a “watery” fragrance with oomph from jasmine and sandalwood. It does smell “pure”, but it’s not totally cold. Pure is like when you’re walking outside on a slightly chilly day and you pass a house that has their dryer going and you can smell the fresh dryer sheets and scent of their detergent. I love that smell 🙂
This scent really projects which is a surprising plus!
jenj – :
Bought this after Christmas for half off, I was hesitant because I would think all the “good” fragrances would have been picked through, but I’m in love with DKNY pure. Its a bit heavier so it’s perfect for night time, a date ,or the bar. I wear it during the day though because I love it so much. 🙂
Dolphin555 – :
Re: below: yes this is ‘drop of vanilla’ DKNY, too. (It’s labeled that way on the back of the box but in this scent it’s definitely these notes I’m smelling)
golubaptaxan – :
In itself it is fresh and very nice. The name suits it. However, my skin tends to warm fragrances up and then it becomes disharmonious.
moris47 – :
I tested this one again and realized how close to Deseo it is. And Deseo has a much prettier bottle.
Agapelko – :
maraki1 I think this is DKNY Drop of vanilla 🙂
voevoda – :
Isn’t there also Pure DKNY drop of vanilla?
belja – :
Nice parfume, but something just isn’t right for me. Something is too much in there. Something sweet…I do not now how to describe. But it sure lasts long, very long on my skin. This is plus.
alex8523 – :
What a lovely pefume! Clean, fresh, and beautiful. It reminds me of stepping out of the shower and putting on clean clothes.
oni275InsuffBooni – :
If there was a way to personify a person who is serene, calm, gorgeous, elegant and fragile into a perfume, it would be this perfume. It is one of the most well composed perfume.
I wish it had good silage and longevity since silage is none and longevity is very weak sadly.
boriska – :
This was the first “expensive” perfume I bought. I still love it after five years, although I would like to smell a bit more jasmin. The drydown is beautiful, it smells very warm, but still suitable for summer. I love the way you can smell the vanilla throughout the entire fragrance.
Lieryaltelt – :
pleasant and evokes a Summer garden but the sillage and longevity are so disappointing! A glimpse of vanilla, of jasmine, a waft of rose. Very cleverly put together as the scents do not clash but waft as they would on a breeze. It just doesn’t last at all so no good for a trip out.
sheremetiev – :
DKNY Pure is probably my most favorite clean fragrance ever! It is warm, fresh, slightly sweet, dewy but what makes me love it is the fact that it is extremely versatile and wearable. More so, I love the fact that it smells clean without being soapy or powdery or aquatic like a lot of fragrances nowadays. The vanilla in it very clean, almost cold. Florals add a fresh transparency to it and I get this very, very faint salty note which reminds me of sun dried linen, sea shore breeze and warm skin. There is also a sneaky masculinity to it which makes it lean towards being a unisex fragrance. It smells innocent, angelic and true to its name, pure. This is one fragrance I’ll never be without.
illigmaunlasetr – :
Thanks for you’re detailled answer Magdalena23,
I used it for two day’s now, (sample) I really like it, i also do like the vanilic smell in it,
I’m a bit unusual person, eccentric and can do a lot.
just gonna buy and try it a few time’s, I can alway’s give it away to my wife or sister.
Nico
chiepeimmenue – :
This one is a darling! The soft whisper of an angel,airy,delicate,elegant,quiet,innocent and respectful,soft floral,soft vanillic,soft and tender in every way,but wonderfully so! There is a unisex,clean vibe to it (so this answers the question in the review below mine). In my opinion,a stylish elegant young man could also wear this beautifully!Sillage and longevity are very good on me,but pretty much every perfume on me lasts and radiates very well,so take that into consideration,since sillage and longevity depend on one’s personal chemistry.Not signature material,but always a safe choice,appropriate for young girls,but for the not so young as well! Simply heavenly!Highly recommended,if you love tender,inoffensive,elegant,dreamy, skin scent perfumes.
burjt – :
Hello everyone, a few weeks ago i was to the perfume shop buying my favorite smell JP Gaultier 2, I am a man who likes sweet perfume’s and asked for some other samples.
Among them was the DKNY Pure, I just tried the smell as i didn’t know it is a woman’s perfume.
My first impression as a guy this is way to flowerish but after half an hour i started to like it, it’s also not to heavy.
I’m now thinking buying it. could this be a unisex smell?
Vilyassa – :
Love DKNY Pure. The perfect summer fragrance. A great mix of Jasmine, Magnolia, Sandalwood & Amber.
Älskar DKNY Pure. En perfekt sommardoft. Perfekt mix av Jasmin, Magnolia, Sandelträ & Amber.
dominica999 – :
This is a strange one on me, it is way to light. It doesnt smell bad at all, just too light. Too airy, watery and spring like for me, I like them heavier. My Gf likes it though so I have passed it on to her. I won this one along with DKNY Rooftop Delicious. I will keep that one for myself.
Ringat – :
I was looking for a summer scent that is fresh clean and not to sweet as sweet scents turned to change on my skin in summer and become stinky! As I read these good comments and was recommended by the sale lady as she said its unique and not like anyth else.. I blindly bought this yesterday and didnt regret it.. as a matter of fact its nice clean makes you relax after a hot shower..its not sexy or trying to say anything..its for everyday use during the day as its not to sweet however it doesnt last on me more than two hours and the third one as if im wearing some cute nice body lotion! Regarding the uniquness not really sure as it reminds me of both dior addict delice and the old carolina herrera but a very lighter version of both! Would I buy this again not sure but I know that im gonna be using this everyday until I finish it since I got the 100ml
anufrii – :
This is the second review I have written for this scent – after having a pleasant little squirt on the way back from hols, I purchased a 5ml dab tester bottle from Ebay which my previous post reviewed. I now realise that this bottle was either spoiled or not the real thing. I had another spritz recently whilst doing my usual sniffathon when out shopping & decided to give it another try – & guess what? I love it!!! So much so that I now own a 30ml bottle (which came boxed/sealed) & am really enjoying it. Its an airy, slightly sweet & woody (faint ambery sandalwood) floral to me – quite simple, almost a clean warm skin scent. Similar to TBS Madagascan Vanilla Flower but rounder more refined & YR Vanille Noir – that is maybe a little richer/boozier. An everyday easy to wear staple I say…..
zkh932Diobtetty – :
A humid day in a southern garden. Star Jasmine creeping around a wrought iron arbor and a breeze just barely brushing sticky skin. Laundry hanging on the line to dry and wind-chimes recalling a sweet song.
To me this is late spring Florida country-side in a bottle. It reminds me of home.
Like but not love, it is too familiar–although comforting.
BroftafeHat – :
Hm, I can not smell the similarities between “Pure” and “Un air de First” at all. Though I absolutley love both of the fragrances, “Pure” is definitly softer and rounder, not as “aldehylicly acrid” as “Un air de First”.
“Pure” is like a blanket that has been in the sun all day; soft, warming, clean and comfortable. You need to dig your face in it to imbibe all of its beauty.
Super wearable and comforting. Just like a second skin.
Faibeimitte – :
I just got this little number in a swap thank you to my lovely swap partner. I am so pleased. This perfume is right up my alley with lightness, gentle aroma, sexy and clean. It’s not too overpowering so you can go a little crazy spraying it without fear of taking out those around you. I can see myself wearing this pretty little number in the summer and if your looking for something safe, gentle, attractive and not a gigantic silage monster this is worth a try and it’s priced well too.
Ermak0123 – :
This is a very clean fragrance. I can imagine I would wear Pure with my white blouse. But it’s very light too and it doesnt last long, so it’s a perfume you decide to wear when you don’t won’t to disturb people around you. It’s very comforting and white floral.The drydown is warm light vanilla. Pretty.
SegaRUSS – :
So I just blind bought it after reading reviews here. And OH MY GOD! ITS AMAZING!! I feel like I have been searching for this all my life! and this is my 32nd perfume for the year! i LOVE it! Its a very classy, expensive smelling perfume that will always make heads turn and sniff you out! I am not very good with judging individual notes yet, but I know its the white floral opening that is making me swoon! It isn’t Vanilla to me, there is an elusive note which I can’t pinpoint but this is definitely going to be my special occasion perfume! Don’t know abt the silage or lasting power yet since I havent worn it for more than 3 minutes but I just had to write this review. In case you like florals and you can afford this, do give it a shot!
Update: After wearing it for a few days, I realise I am not as excited about it as I was before. It has gotten boring as it doesn’t have much depth. But it was still a good buy
xaa1 – :
This is a fresh, light, and very clean perfume. May I just say ” it’s like an everyday perfume and easy to wear”. Simply but beautiful like a sunny day in spring and summer while I’m wearing a white cotton shirt with my favorite jeans walking in a garden on a lazy day. It’s not a perfume that make you scream but sometimes back to basics is a must . All I can say is florals, florals and florals blending with sandalwood on my skin. When I don’t know what I’m gonna wearing today my hand will move to this bottle. Just love it !!!
hdf686elipseskism – :
Exactly what I needed – a lovely, simple, comforting fragarance you could sleep with. For me it’s very woody and vanilla- like. Gorgeous for those working days when you want to wear the most comfy clothes possible or going for a croissant and coffee at local boulangerie for sunday breakfast. Not love, but like it a lot.
поп209 – :
IN LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!! Its not woody and not clean smelling to me. Ita a gorgeous florall