Chaos by Donna Karan

perfumepromosince16

I remember this! I remember the launch. Dr. Strangelove this one...such a quirky little thing, it was like a rubik's cube or a pandora's box or I dunno really how to describe it. I heard it was discontinued. Is that so? The Gods. Chaos. or something like that.....

silverbutterfly

I happened to put the whole sample on me, just to figure what it is smell like. What I can say- Nothing special, not a perfume masterpiece. It doesn't have a staying power. peppery, powdery,not memorable. On a drydown is a bit bitter, but thanks in a good way.That's all.

Doc Elly

Sandalwood is the genie that first pops out of the Chaos vial when it's opened. Big, bold, warm sandalwood that flies around the room and announces its presence in no uncertain terms. After 10 minutes or so it calms down and lets the other, lesser genies take over. The coriander is very much in evidence, eventually combining with the sandalwood to give that slightly sweaty aroma that evokes a hot summer night - in the best of all possible ways. It was this note that first turned me onto Samsara. This is one of those perfumes that seems to be coming from somewhere across the room until you realize that you're really smelling your own sillage. The drydown eventually ends in a beautiful white musk. Chaos was love at first sniff, and I'm a little dismayed to think that I may have to get more than just my tiny sample.

Cyndyava

Oh. My. God. If ever I loved a perfume, this one was it. Loved the bottle. Loved the scent. Loved the time in my life I wore it. Loved the young man who bought it for me and loved it, too. So NYC. So down-to-earth, modern, sexy. Whyyyyyyyy the heck did they discontinue this? I have no idea, because I know it had/has many devotees. Anyway, I think I would cry if I smelled it again. So, I just remember...and hope that someday, when I'm feeling strong enough- I'll find it on the web somewhere. Peace to you, Chaos.

blaqueskimo

I simply LOVE this perfume! I have a bottle I've had for years and am down to my very last few sprays of it and will be scouring the net for a replacement bottle!

MJ

irmashorell.net offers a replica of Chaos for a very reasonablble price called Anarchy. It's not a knock-off, they bought the rights to the formula. They offer a 100% money back guarantee for any reason whatsoever. As the owner of the real Chaos & Anarchy, I can say the Shorell version smells the same, and seems to last longer on my skin !
MJ

guest_dante

Does anyone know if its unisex?
I am a male and love Commes des garcon, and might try Chaos.
I cant find any samples though and dont live close to Berg. to try.
thanks

Kama

New Chaos has just arrived today!
I was so excited to find the new limitted collection of Chaos at www.johnlewis.com and www.harveynichols.com.

Chaos is VERY DIFFERENT from any other perfumes, but a bit similar to Donna Karan Black Cashmere...
When I sniff Chaos it reminds me of Black Cashmere, but without the special wood notes.
I love both!

FUELedbyCHAOS

This has been re-released via Bergdorf Goodman. I ordered it and it is ALMOST identical to the original which was kept secret when Donna sold out to Lauder. One size only and $85.

tessture

Sandalwood, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Padukwood, Agarwood, Saffron, Clove, Amber, Musk, Sage, Lavender, Camomile, Coriander.

You must have the right attitude to wear this fragrance. It is bold, a bit loud and very very different from most fragrances. There is nothing feminine or soft about it, but it's still warm and layered. It is spices and wood and sharp herbs. Very intriguing, but also can be very hard to wear. Still, it's really a must-try for anyone considering them self a perfumista.

rebella

As I mentioned before, saffron is traditionally a Christams spice in Sweden. The saffron note in Chaos dosn´t really remind so much of Christmas tough. I think the name is really suitable for this fragrance because it is rather much going on in it. I got a very clean soapy smell from it, but on the other hand it is warm and spicy and just a little dirty. It changes a lot and I get very excited waiting on what to come next. I have a small sample of the new formulation, so I have no idea how the original smells, but I guess it isn´t that big different? It is intriguing, original and pleasant. Another of them kind of glowing fragrances that I like so much. The basenotes are smoky, kind of rich smelling incense, woods and musk.
I would very much like to get my hands on a big bottle of it.
I do recommend it and it is a must try, lovely, fresh and very exciting.

woogyjones50

While I do not have enough money to buy a full bottle of this one (even if I could find one), I can't help but say that this perfume just may be worth the money. Oh, to have all the money I wanted to spend on perfume! Oh well..Chaos is beautiful. I agree that there is a hint of Black Cashmere in this one. But it has a personality of its own as well. The top notes come in with a lovely tea scent, probably courtesy of the chamomile. In fact, the opening of this one is quite similar to Fendi's Theorama. As it is on the skin, it changes into an unusual spicy scent with a touch of saffron which adds an unusual twist. Once it dries down, it is a great clean (but in no way powdery), spicy, and slightly floral mix. It lasts and lasts on the skin but is never overpowering. Nor is it too sweet and is in no way a 'foody' scent. It is sexy, spicy and unusual.

I suppose the high cost of this one is probably partially due to the allure of a discontinued scent. But the other part of its attraction is the fact that it makes you feel great when you wear it. Have you ever caught a beautiful note of perfume in the air and then figured out it was you? This is my experience each time I wear Chaos.

eskarina62

truly decadent

i love it

had it a long time ago and crave to have it again

Malegria

Thanks to generosity of my friend, I tried a sample of Chaos a while ago.It evoked so many memories, because I knew this fragrance once, it was worn by a person I admired a lot and loved much.Thinking of that - it could not be Chaos, because I knew this person some years before Chaos was made.It was immediately one of the favorites. Chaos is rich, agressive,earthy, a statement of a scent. Here I am! - take it or leave it...I don`t know, which note makes it sound bitter - almost like it has artemisia in it, but it is genius.Feels like you are smelling the hot earth, dried out under the sun so much that only bitter herbs can grow on it.

jeanol

I was given a sample of this back in the 90's along with Bal A Versailles; both I loved but unfortunately have not been able to get this one since....not wonderful enough to pay lots of money for though!

donna255

It is so expensive because it is discontinued. It has myth and legend behind it.

Chaos is a fabulous zingy incense.
Infact if you sniff Black Cashmere you get Chaos in the middle notes.

Aeternitas

I would love to hear a review on this... I've never smelled it and it sells for hundreds of dollars online, so it must be special. Is it because it's discontinued or because it smells so nice?

noor_jehan

dear catherine, we do not sell perfumes. this is an informative and iteractive site about fragrances. :)