Be Tempted

Be Tempted, inspired by DKNY Be Tempted Eau de Parfum (2016)

Be Tempted takes the apple of the Be Delicious line and turns it red and sultry. The opening mixes blackcurrant bud, lemon and red fruits with a liquorice accord, which adds a dark, slightly anise-like sweetness. Rose, violet and orange blossom sit in the middle. The base is the richest part: patchouli, creamy vanilla and myrrh, a resin with a balsamic, faintly bitter smell.

About the original

DKNY launched Be Tempted in September 2016 as part of the Be Delicious collection, following Be Desired from 2015. Its red oval bottle had a red metal cap decorated with a snake in relief, a nod to temptation. Be Tempted is not listed among the current DKNY fragrances sold by Inter Parfums, which has held the licence since 2022; some retailers show it as out of stock, while others still sell remaining bottles. Be Tempted Eau So Blush is a later, separate variant.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not DKNY stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Evening wear is where the launch positioned it, and the vanilla and patchouli base supports that. Both the sweetness and the liquorice are noticeable, so fans of crisp, green fruit scents will likely prefer the original Be Delicious.

Related scents

• DKNY Be Delicious
• Viktor & Rolf Bonbon

Notes of the original fragrance, as given in the launch information.

Top notes: Blackcurrant Bud, Lemon, Liquorice Accord, Red Fruits

Heart notes: Rose, Violet, Orange Blossom

Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Myrrh

Blackcurrant bud, lemon and red fruits open with a tart sweetness, darkened by liquorice.

Rose, violet and orange blossom make up a soft floral heart.

Patchouli, vanilla and myrrh form a dense, balsamic base.

Is DKNY Be Tempted discontinued?

It no longer appears in DKNY's current fragrance range. The brand has not made a public statement, and some retailers still have stock.

How is it different from Be Delicious?

Be Delicious (2004) is a fresh green apple with cucumber and grapefruit. Be Tempted is sweeter and darker, with liquorice, vanilla, patchouli and myrrh.

Is DKNY Be Tempted coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from DKNY that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

DKNY and Be Tempted are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to DKNY in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.