DKNY Cologne is described as a fresh and soft fragrance that manages to be rich and highly masculine at the same time, thus emphasizing the complexity of the modern man. Introduced in 2000 by Donna Karan, it is a fascinating blend of bergamot, mandarin, juniper and clary sage at the top, with a heart of white pepper, jasmine, cardamon and lavender, all smoothed down by base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, orris and vetiver. Cool and light as it is, DKNY cologne is recommended for daytime wear, for it is all you need to show everyone just how good you smell. . . Launched by the design house of Donna Karan in 2000, DKNY cologne is classified as a refreshing, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of mossy, woody fragrance of cedar and tobacco.