Donna Karan Women Energizing: released in 2011, citrus, vodka and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Donna Karan Women Energizing dupe we found is Clean Cotton T-Shirt — 77% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan Women Energizing dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Donna Karan Women Energizing | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Cotton T-Shirt | 77% | about $35 (−22%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Ace | 70% | about $20* (−56%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Khalis Musk (Pure Musk) | 62% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme | 73% | about $40 (−11%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bronnley Lemon & Neroli | 75% | about $25 (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Captures a similar airy, ozonic freshness that feels like a clean, minimalist take on the original's bright citrus and floral character.
It shares its floral, fresh and woody accords with Donna Karan Women Energizing, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 228 community ratings.
Focuses on the sharp, icy vodka and citrus accord that defines the reference, providing a similar cooling effect.
It shares its woody accords with Donna Karan Women Energizing, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 211 community ratings.
While softer, it shares the clean, skin-scent quality that makes the reference feel so effortless and refreshing.
It lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 725 community ratings.
Leans into the bright, zesty citrus opening of the reference, providing a straightforward and refreshing aromatic experience.
It shares its citrus, fresh and woody accords with Donna Karan Women Energizing, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 35 community ratings.
Evokes the aquatic and citrus-heavy spirit of the reference, offering a light and breezy feel that is perfect for daily wear.
It shares its floral, citrus and aquatic accords with Donna Karan Women Energizing, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 772 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Fragrance World Ace, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Donna Karan Women Energizing.
Fragrance World Ace, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Donna Karan Women Energizing.
Clean Cotton T-Shirt, at 77% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clean Cotton T-Shirt saves you about $15 a year against Donna Karan Women Energizing. 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. Fragrance World Ace comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Donna Karan Women Energizing notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-08-20.