Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
94%
Fresh Spicy
91%
Woody
75%
Marine
57%
Green
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Citrus, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, and Woody 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 Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, and Woody 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 2012byDonna Karanis a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men.DKNY Men Summer 2012was launched in 2012. Top notes are Grapefruit, Yuzu and Pepper; middle notes are Sea water, Geranium and Elemi resin; base notes are Cedar, Vetiver and Labdanum.Donna Karan launches another limited edition fragrance for 2012, dedicated to summer in New York. Donna Karan DKNY Men Summer 2012 captures the energy of this metropolis with modern, urban and somewhat exotic notes.The composition begins with fresh and energetic notes of grapefruit, white pepper and yuzu. Aromatic accords of geranium, elemi and seamoss lie at the base of labdanum, vetiver and cedar.Available as 100 ml EDT.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is DKNY Men Summer 2012 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.