DKNY Summer by Donna Karan bottle
Donna Karan

DKNY Summer

3.7/5 · 31 votes Feminine 2007
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Corall OrchidYellow Narcissus
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.4/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night24
Summer82
Spring53
Fall24
Winter18
Our take

DKNY Summer opens with a brisk snap of mandarin orange and red currant that feels like stepping out of an air-conditioned shop into a street lined with fruit stalls. Cassia adds a gentle heat that keeps the berries from turning sugary, while blueberry rounds the edges with a soft, dark juice. The heart shifts toward the garden as water lily and yellow narcissus float over a distinct ribbon of tomato leaf. That green, slightly sharp stem scent cuts through the sweetness and gives the floral notes a backyard freshness rather than a polished salon feel. Red thyme and corall orchid sit quietly underneath, adding a faint herbal touch and a petal softness that never becomes heavy.

The birch base is present but quiet, offering a thin veil of smoke and leather that settles near the skin and fades before the afternoon heat peaks. This is a fragrance for a walk through a farmers market or a casual lunch on a patio, where a light presence suits the moment and nothing about the scent demands attention in a crowded room. It suits someone who enjoys a fruity start that quickly turns green and airy, while anyone looking for a bold statement or a scent that stays close through a long event will find it disappears too soon. The blend stays fresh, fruity, and green.

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