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DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime

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DKNY DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime opens with Sweet Notes, Bergamot, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Neroli, Ginger, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Violet Leaf. DKNY's DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, zesty lime explosion, perfect for summer. Others reckon it misses the mark on sweetness, leaning too sharp or even ginger-heavy on their skin. Best to try before you buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
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DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and uplifting citrus profile, make it suitable for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. While it's a bit too playful for formal events, it's generally inoffensive enough for a relaxed office environment and a great pick for a sunny casual outing.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of fresh lime, underscored by a medley of sweet notes, orange, and mandarin that bring a touch of candied brightness. As it settles, a clean neroli note emerges, intertwined with a subtle, aromatic whisper of basil and a hint of warming ginger. The drydown reveals a soft, almost aquatic violet leaf, maintaining a fresh and slightly green character while retaining that initial lime sparkle.

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