Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe — cheaper alternatives

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious: released in 2004, green, fruity and aquatic, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe?

The closest Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Beautiful Day — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Donna Karan DKNY Be DeliciousProjection
1Bath & Body Works Beautiful Day83%about $20* (−56%)4h vs 5h5/10
2Zara Twilight Mauve82%about $25* (−44%)4h vs 5h5/10
3Avon Only Imagine78%about $20* (−56%)4h vs 5h6/10
4Marks & Spencer Butterfly76%about $20* (−56%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Bi-es Love Forever Green86%about $10 (−78%)5h vs 5h5/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Beautiful Day — 83% scent match

    Evokes the same sun-drenched orchard feel as DKNY Be Delicious, blending juicy fruit notes with a clean, floral heart that feels very familiar.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and green accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 537 community ratings.

  2. Zara Twilight Mauve — 82% scent match

    This fragrance captures the crisp, green apple and aquatic freshness found in DKNY Be Delicious, offering a bright and airy everyday scent profile.

    It shares its fruity, floral and fresh accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 776 community ratings.

  3. Bi-es Love Forever Green — 86% scent match

    A direct interpretation of the crisp cucumber and green apple accord that defines the character of DKNY Be Delicious.

    It shares its green, white floral and fresh accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 72 community ratings.

  4. Avon Only Imagine — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar bright, fruity-floral energy with DKNY Be Delicious, leaning into a light and refreshing composition that is easy to wear.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and floral accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 395 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Marks & Spencer Butterfly — 76% scent match — discontinued

    A light and breezy floral-fruity scent that mirrors the fresh, ozonic qualities often associated with the DKNY Be Delicious aesthetic.

    It shares its ozonic, aquatic and citrus accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious, opens on Cucumber and Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 104 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe is cheapest?

Bi-es Love Forever Green, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious.

Which Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe lasts longest?

Marks & Spencer Butterfly, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious.

Which Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe is closest to the original?

Bi-es Love Forever Green, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious itself sells from $23.95 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Beautiful Day saves you about $35 a year against Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Marks & Spencer Butterfly comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.