Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious: released in 2010, white floral, fruity and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious dupe we found is Perry Ellis 18 Sensual — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Ellis 18 Sensual | 85% | about $20 (−43%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Avon Incandessence | 82% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Avon Viva la Vita | 81% | about $15* (−57%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Oriflame Lucia | 80% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Exotic Maracuja | 77% | about $25 (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the crisp red apple and luminous floral bouquet of DKNY Golden Delicious, drying down into soft white musk.
It shares its white floral, floral and fruity accords with Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 114 community ratings.
Captures a radiant golden floral atmosphere similar to DKNY Golden Delicious with warm, sunny white blossoms.
It shares its floral, fresh and white floral accords with Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,665 community ratings.
Offers a refreshing crisp apple opening paired with soft lily-of-the-valley, sharing a key floral-fruity accord with DKNY Golden Delicious.
It shares its floral, fruity and powdery accords with Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 602 community ratings.
Shares the bright, clean floral bouquet and fresh fruity undertones that characterize DKNY Golden Delicious.
It shares its floral, white floral and fruity accords with Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,151 community ratings.
A vibrant fruity blend with lush floral notes that recalls the uplifting, sunny energy of DKNY Golden Delicious.
It shares its white floral, fresh and sweet accords with Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 115 community ratings.
Avon Viva la Vita, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious.
Perry Ellis 18 Sensual, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious.
Perry Ellis 18 Sensual, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious itself sells from $31.49 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Perry Ellis 18 Sensual saves you about $20 a year against Donna Karan DKNY Golden 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Perry Ellis 18 Sensual comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Donna Karan DKNY Golden Delicious notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-26.