Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted: released in 2016, fruity, sweet and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted dupe we found is Benetton Sisterland Red Rose — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benetton Sisterland Red Rose | 86% | about $30 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Escada Fairy Love | 81% | about $30* (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Natura Humor da Minha Vida | 75% | about $30 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens | 77% | about $45* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Ruby Syrup | 79% | about $15 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the vibrant red berry and floral sweetness found in DKNY Be Tempted, offering a playful and youthful scent profile.
It shares its sweet, rose and fruity accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 317 community ratings.
A bright and fruity composition that mirrors the apple-forward sweetness of the reference, leaning into a similarly cheerful and sugary aesthetic.
It shares its fruity, sweet and rose accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 546 community ratings.
A lively and sweet fragrance that sits in the same family as the reference, highlighting bright fruit notes over a soft, approachable base.
It shares its fruity, vanilla and sweet accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 378 community ratings.
While more complex, it shares the fruity and patchouli-infused depth that defines the base of DKNY Be Tempted.
It shares its fruity, sweet and patchouli accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,900 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
This scent evokes the jammy red fruit and balsamic undertones of the reference, providing a budget-friendly alternative with a similar sweet character.
It shares its sweet accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 22 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Ruby Syrup, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted.
Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted.
Benetton Sisterland Red Rose, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted itself sells from $19.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Benetton Sisterland Red Rose saves you about $20 a year against Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Donna Karan DKNY Be Tempted notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.