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Donna Karan · Sold as feminine
DKNY Women Summer 2021
The sun-soaked terrace of a chic city rooftop — where bursts of mandarin orange and fig mingle with delicate rose petals, capturing the carefree spirit of an urban summer.
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DKNY Women Summer 2021Mid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessZara Unbreakable · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, DKNY Women Summer 2021 by Donna Karan is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the essence of summer vibrancy. The composition opens with bright citrus and fruity notes from mandarin orange and fig, creating an immediate sense of freshness and playfulness. As it evolves, Turkish rose and Egyptian rose add depth and warmth, while geranium brings a subtle green contrast. The base of musk, cedar, and white amber grounds the fragrance with earthy richness.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow each note to unfold naturally. The citrus opening is bright but fleeting, so a second application after two hours can help maintain its fresh energy throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — DKNY Women Summer 2021, Donna Karan
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Mackenzie Reilly
Mackenzie Reilly, born and raised in New York, studied the anthropology of scent in college before working at the luxury publishing house Assouline.
The DKNY Women line
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Designer Donna Karan
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The originalDKNY Women Summer 2021Donna Karan · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2016Zara UnbreakableShares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 3.84 (25)
With Floris JF
Adds aromatic, woody and green; shares bergamot and mandarin orange and 1 more note.
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Still under the radar: loved by 12%, disliked or hated by 12%.