Donna Karan Gold Sparkling
Donna KaranEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Donna Karan Gold Sparkling vs. Southern Bloom
Southern Bloom rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Donna Karan Gold Sparkling | Southern Bloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2018 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francois Merle-Baudoin |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Donna Karan Gold Sparkling
White Floral
Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh
Patchouli
Honey
Southern Bloom
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Sweet
Coconut
Iris
Yellow Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CitrusesAcacia
BlackcurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LilacWhite CarnationJasmineBerries
Tasmanian boronia absoluteCoconutIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
PatchouliAmber
SandalwoodMuskAmberJava Vetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Donna Karan Gold Sparkling | Southern Bloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The bitterness in this is the tell. That Casablanca lily combined with citrus keeps it from becoming another safe flanker. Some people hate that note on first spray.Donna Karan Gold Sparkling
Tasmanian boronia doesn't play safe. It costs around USD 10K per kilo, blooms only a few weeks in September, and smells like nothing else on earth, that violet-lilac sweetness with a green stem edge.Southern Bloom