Pure DKNY
Donna KaranEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Pure DKNY vs. Close
Is Pure DKNY better than Close?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodVanillaFreesiaWhite Amber
floralpowderyaquatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pure DKNY and Close?
| Pure DKNY | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2010 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Marypierre Julien |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pure DKNY and Close smell?
Pure DKNY
Floral
Woody
White Floral
Amber
Powdery
Aquatic
Close
Powdery
Almond
Vanilla
Musky
Floral
Salty
Aquatic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure DKNY and Close share?
Top
Vanilla
SaltAlmond BlossomCitrus fruitsAquatic Notes
Heart
FreesiaLotusOrchidRose
FreesiaJasmineStephanotisDaphne
Base
SandalwoodWhite Amber
MuskVanillaAmberSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaLotusOrchidRose
FreesiaJasmineAlmond BlossomStephanotisDaphne
Amber
White Amber
Amber
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Pure DKNY and Close work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure DKNY or Close?
| Pure DKNY | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure DKNY and Close?
This won't announce itself. Pure DKNY is for someone who's moved past needing strangers to ask what she's wearing. The florals whisper, the vanilla barely hints at sweetness.Pure DKNY
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one doesn't need to. The salty-citrus opening and powdery almond heart build something clean and close, the kind of scent a room notices only when you've.Close
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