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    Side by side

    DKNY Golden Delicious vs. Costa Rica Instant Vacation

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    DKNY Golden Delicious wears longer on skin, while Costa Rica Instant Vacation projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: DKNY Golden Delicious vs. Costa Rica Instant Vacation
    DKNY Golden DeliciousCosta Rica Instant Vacation
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20102009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    DKNY Golden Delicious

    White Floral
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Woody
    Green
    Powdery
    Floral

    Costa Rica Instant Vacation

    Ozonic
    Fruity
    Aquatic
    Tropical
    Floral
    Musky
    Fresh
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red AppleAfrican Orange FlowerPlum
    WatermelonPink guava
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyVanilla OrchidWhite Rose
    Mango BlossomCosta Rican orchid
    Base—
    MuskSandDriftwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: DKNY Golden Delicious vs. Costa Rica Instant Vacation
    DKNY Golden DeliciousCosta Rica Instant Vacation
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    Golden Delicious doesn't announce itself. That's the whole point. You wear it, and it becomes part of your personal space, the one people only notice when they're close enough to matter.DKNY Golden Delicious
    mark.'s Instant Vacation line makes no promises of complexity. This one is pure tropical fruit, uncomplicated and bright, watermelon and guava that stay close and comfortable.Costa Rica Instant Vacation