DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime
If you have followed my blog for a while then you will already know that fragrance plays a huge part in my life. I love make-up, skincare and nail varnish don't get me wrong but what really floats my boat and excites me the most is perfume. I think i have to blame my dad for this one as when i was around 13 or 14 he bought me my very first perfume in duty free when we were on our way to Spain on holiday. Ever since that time it has been a tradition of mine you could say for me to buy a perfume in duty free when i am off on my jolly holiday. Each perfume in my collection has a meaning and a memory for me, that may sound extreme to some people but it really is true. My first ever perfume left huge memories for me from my holiday to Spain and still to this day when i spray that perfume 'Escada Island Kiss' i think back to those times. The same as the majority of perfumes in my vast collection, yes i can totally hold my hands up high and admit i have a ridiculous collection but what can i say i go on holiday a lot, each and every perfume has a memory and when i spray that perfume it brings a time of happiness for me and memories of a great holiday. Crazy how a fragrance can do that and i hope a lot of you feel the same way. Travelling also plays a big part in my life so to have a fragrance to represent each holiday and each memories is something i love.
So my most recent trip away was to the Philippines which a lot of you will already have known. I am back now in my little house in London, i am happy to be home but also am now missing the Philippines and this awful cold weather that is hitting London again. So following my little 'tradition' i obviously had to take a trip into duty free and prance around for ages much to my boyfriends disappointment choosing which perfume will be my next victim.
I had previously spied a press release for a new Limited Edition line from DKNY and instantly new when it was released that one of the perfumes had to be mine...or all three ;p However i wasn't too sure of the release date and with the stress of packing and organising for my holiday i had totally forgotten about the release..until i spotted it when i was off to the Philippines in Terminal 4 duty free. The great thing about duty free is that they get new perfumes earlier than high street shops and department stores although sometimes its not so good for me as i work at Heathrow and end up having a wish list about the length of my arm. Anyway i was super happy to see the sweet like candy coloured boxes sitting nicely in the new releases section.
I am a huge fan of the DKNY Golden Delicious Perfume which has been a firm favourite of mine over the last few months so when i read the new Spring Limited Editon line was inspired by creamy recipes for CUPCAKES yes that's right cupcakes i literally nearly fell head over heals...if you hadn't already i am sure you can probably now tell that perfume really is up there at the top of my true loves!!
Cupcakes and pastel candy colours what more could a girl want???
The promo image for the collection is literally scrumptious and i think it really would tempt anyone.
There is 3 truly delicious (no pun indented) fragrances in the range
Pink Macaroon
Tart Key Lime
Creamy Meringue
I was really stuck for choice and really struggled with choosing which one i wanted for my holiday. It didn't help that the perfumes had literally just come in that day and the testers for them were coming the following day, how stupid is that? Anyway they still put all the perfumes out on display and even without testers they seemed to be flying off the shelves. After a long deliberation with my boyfriend bless him and many uming and ahing later i decided to go with 'Tart Key Lime' I wanted something sweet but fresh at the same time, something i could happily wear in 30 degrees heat on my holiday and something that screamed 'holiday' at me. Pink Macaroon sounds so nice, same with Creamy Meringue but sometimes lemon can come across a bit like toilet/kitchen cleaner lol so i didn't want to risk that and i thought Pink Macaroon may be similar to the fragrances i normally go for... Tart Key Lime sounded so different and intriguing.
I can happily say that Tart Key Lime was an excellent choice and is absolutely divine!!!
Who wants pie? This vibrant fragrance features a sparkling key lime pie accord blend with generous amounts of orange zest, bergamot and mandarin with vibrant neroli. Equal parts tangy and smooth, it imparts a bright allure and irresistible delight with tasty flourishes of basil macaroon and Ginger wrapped in feminine Violet leaves, this sweet-tooth favourite delivers an enchanting twist that elegantly captiates the sense...Dig in!
The Tart Key Lime and orange zest really come through quite heavily in the fragrance but in a stunning way. Its zesty, sweet, citrus and fresh all together. Its so incredibly different to anything i have ever tried and its so different to any other DKNY fragrance. You would assume that vanilla would play a huge part in these fragrances what with them being inspired by cupcakes but no, no vanilla. Again you would also assume that fragrances designed at 'desserts' would be very heavy and sweet yet this fragrance really is a citrus dream. It was perfect for my holiday and is going to be my fragrance of choice for the summer. It lasts ages on my skin and really settles into the skin with the tart key lime shining through.
The bottle also makes me happy...the pastel green is gorgeous and the matte finish really makes it something different..a first for the 'Be Delicious' line i believe! There will only be 50ml available which is a really generous size with the classic Be Delicious push button spritz meaning there is not lid, perfect for your handbag and freshening up on the go!
I am really in love and now want all 3!!
How amazing would it be if a gift set of all 3 in smaller bottles was available?? I think that's one for the cards DKNY i know i would buy it hehe.
RRP £36 for 50ml
These will be released on April 1st however they are now available in debenhams.
Do these sound delicious to you?
Are you excited for the release?


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