Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette dupe — cheaper alternatives

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette: released in 2010, white floral, floral and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

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

The closest Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette dupe we found is Britney Spears Curious — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de ToiletteProjection
1Britney Spears Curious82%about $20 (−50%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Zara Twilight Mauve78%about $25 (−37%)4h vs 5h5/10
3Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant70%about $30 (−25%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Bebe Desire73%about $20 (−50%)4h vs 5h6/10
5Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious82%about $50 (+25%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Britney Spears Curious — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar bright, clean, and floral-fruity energy that feels like a cousin to the crisp apple profile of DKNY Be Delicious.

    It shares its floral, white floral and fruity accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette, opens on Magnolia too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,265 community ratings.

  2. Zara Twilight Mauve — 78% scent match

    Offers a fresh, airy floral experience that captures the lighthearted and clean spirit found in the original apple-forward scent.

    It shares its floral, fruity and fresh accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 801 community ratings.

  3. Lacoste Fragrances Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Elegant — 70% scent match

    Provides a clean, crisp, and slightly powdery floral impression that mirrors the fresh and approachable character of the DKNY classic.

    It shares its fresh, powdery and white floral accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 539 community ratings.

  4. Bebe Desire — 73% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the same sweet, fruity, and floral territory as the reference, providing a similar everyday wearability.

    It shares its woody, floral and citrus accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 58 community ratings.

  5. Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Stays within the same iconic apple-centric family, offering a slightly deeper and more intense fruitiness than the original.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and sweet accords with Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,151 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette dupe is cheapest?

Bebe Desire, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette.

Which Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette dupe lasts longest?

Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette.

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

Britney Spears Curious, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette itself sells from $29.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

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

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Britney Spears Curious saves you about $30 a year against Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette. 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.

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

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Toilette notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

Lists and reports

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-11-09.