Donna-Karan

DKNY Men Summer 2011

for men

DKNY Men Summer 2011 smells fresh and airy with fresh spicy and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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DKNY Men Summer 2011

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Fresh Spicy 100%
Woody 82%
Citrus 75%
Warm Spicy 74%
Aromatic 71%
Green 67%
Earthy 66%
Powdery 62%
Fruity 58%
Soft Spicy 58%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fresh Spicy, Woody, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Citrus, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Citrus, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

DKNY Men Summer 2011byDonna Karan is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.DKNY Men Summer 2011was launched in 2011. Top notes are Lime, Ginger and Pepper; middle notes are Carrot, Pomegranate, Tea and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver, oak moss and Amber.DKNY Men Summer 2011 is inspired by summer life in the City. New York is totally different in summer; it is painted in bright colors beneath the clear blue skies. The atmosphere is relaxed: people ride bicycles in Central Park, walk near the Hudson River or take a boat to the Statue of Liberty. They wear light and sheer clothes and enjoy their afternoon drinks at city cafes..DKNY Men Summer 2011 includes the energy of a summer New York his fresh and woody notes. Top notes are lime, white pepper and ginger. The heart is composed of pomegranate, oolong tea, geranium and carrot juice. The base is made of vetiver, oakmoss, orris root, and ambergris.This limited edition bottle comes in a signature skyscraper design. Its transparent glass is decorated with stripes containing soft blue colored liquid of the perfume. Available as 100 ml Eau de Toilette.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is DKNY Men Summer 2011 office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on DKNY Men Summer 2011, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If DKNY Men Summer 2011 fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.