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pretty baby – :
I one of those that cant stand this smell in any quantity. I just smell generic bad febreeze
Update: I have the eau de parfum my bottle is transparent, rather than the translucent picture above of the toilette. I do not kbow why they dont have a seperate page for the parfum. Maybe is the same notes only stronger. But if that’s not the case, and they are different, maybe that’s why I dont like the parfum when the toilette is so popular
lue455speagoessenda – :
So fresh, so clean and so comforting. Nothing stands out in this scent but the purest softness. I dont understand how you can not like this. For me its feminine and elegant in every possible way. Silage i moderate, longevity is great. Fluffy as a clean cottonball
QSteqeH – :
My hubby (then boyfriend) bought this in the edp version for me when we went shopping at Macy’s together, ten years ago. My bottle is still 2/3 full, so it’s obviously not a huge love. But it’s a solid “like.” It’s clean and comforting, feminine and almost maternal. The edp is potent and has longevity. It can be too much at times, too much musk and sandalwood especially. And I’m not a big fan of the suede note. Probably not blind-buy safe. I do think it’s an iconic scent that was way ahead of its time.
Vcat – :
I bought this cause it was time for something new. A friend used to wear it, and it smelled wonderful. This perfume doesn’t love me the way it did her, but is still nice. I would primarily wear to office, powdery, soft, cozy, sweet. However in the middle stages of wearing this, something strange happens and ruins it for me.
women – :
My mom has worn cashmere mist for as long as I can remember so my opinion may be a bit biased. This is perfectly named as it is wonderfully soft, warm and cozy. I seems like a bit of a unicorn amongst 90’s fragrances, not an oriental silliage bomb or citrusy fresh. I really like this but don’t imagine it for someone my age (30’s.) Perfect all occasion scent for women 50+.
Alexsei000 – :
This smells like women who are a generation older than me, back when I was a kid. Some people might like the nostalgia, but I never have liked the scent. My nose hasn’t changed.
yzq407speagoessenda – :
This smells very feminine , warm , soft & very comfortable , yet clean . It’s a scent that my fiancee doesn’t mind because many scents out there give him a stuffy nose & even an instant headache – he likes this & I love it , so it’s a win win . I feel like this is all me ‘ cause I love warm vanilla creamy scents. This to me is a skin scent all the way . As noted it’s very inoffensive , yet delicious & very womanly in every way .
pavabe – :
This ended up becoming my signature scent just because I kept reaching for it without even realising it. It’s so soothing, calming and comforting for me. It reminds me of a warm cozy white sweater you put on when you need some comfort. Perfect for any occasion and very non offensive.
Федина Марина – :
I had been looking for a scent like this but I didn’t know it existed! I was looking for a powdery, woody, vanilla scent. A powdery scent that smelled a bit like baby powder but more feminine, soft, woody, clean and sexy. I fell in love at first spray & even wore this on my wedding day. When I wear this, I feel very feminine – It’s a soft, in offensive sent that hugs you and feels very luxurious. I would love to wear this everyday but it feels like a treat, and I only wear it when I really need to feel feminine or on a special occasion or a weekend outing. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Keecycymn – :
When I was a child/teen, I HATED this fragrance. Oh, how that’s changed!
In my younger years, I loved fruitchoulis and fruity florals, and had a strong aversion to everything musky or woodsy. I have always – and will always – avoid powdery fragrances… except for this one.
Cashmere Mist starts out with a strong burst of something synthetic, almost like cleaning products. However, it quickly morphs into something soft and powdery, almost like the scent of baby oil with a little more sophistication. Eventually, it fades into something very warm and woodsy. I can barely even call this fragrance sweet – it’s all musk and suede. A lot of people have commented on its longevity and sillage. If you find this fragrance in spray form too powerful or the top notes too aggressive like I do, then I recommend getting this in rollerball form. It still maintains longevity but still closer to the skin and lingers in the warm, soft, fuzzy range much longer.
It truly evokes the image of a classy woman in a soft cashmere sweater holding a cup of tea by the fire on a cold, snowy but sunny winter’s day. I tend to wear this before bed or when I know I’ll be home most of the day but want to smell good.
…….And yes, this is the poor man’s Artemisia.
MaBB – :
Hmmm a blind buy roll on for a fiver at tkmaxx. Apologies to all of you who love this but I get hairspray and scented sanitary towels I had when I was fourteen. Headache inducing. I wish i could love but this is getting gifted on.
ЮЮЮ – :
Im shocked at the longevity & sillage on this. Its a very rare perfume I can smell all day & dont feel the need to respray. I didnt expect it from this since its a softer scent. It smells lovely. Flowers but toned down with cashmere & seude. A very impressive perfume the I will keep buying.
oppoheclathon – :
Everything Soofiya said, and a little more. Cashmere Mist is a new fragrance to me. I scored a 100 ml EdP half-full at a thrift store. I sniffed it and didn’t think much of it and put it away in my fragrance cupboard. The other day I pulled it out and decided to wear it before dropping it in my donate bin. Boy am I glad I did. Firstly because it works incredibly well with my body chemistry. Secondly, because I feel “comfortable” wearing it. It smells like “me”. Although everyone describes it as “office appropiate” -and it is, however, it drives my husband wild. He loves it on me and keeps asking me what it is that I am wearing, and then tells me how SEXY I smell. Cashmere Mist has that 1970s musky/natural thing that is very appealing. I am 49 and Coty Wild Musk has been my signature scent for 39 years. Cashmere Mist doesn’t smell like Coty Wild Musk but, it has the same vibe and makes me feel good in my skin.
Zver24 – :
I believe cashmere mist is a classic and it’s a shame how difficult to find it is here.I searched for it for a long time and finally I got a 30mil of it in a swap.I’m very glad to have it;on the other hand,I know that I’m not going to need another bottle.I don’t love it,but It’s a “like” for sure.
It reminds other fragranticans of penhaligon arthemisia.me too.but cashmere mist is more woody,less floral and I prefer it because it lacks the plastic violet of arthemisia
I’m not a fan of woody scents but cashmere is a rare woody note that I can tolerate and even like it.suede-musk-sandalwood-jasmine combo in cashmere mist reminds me lacoste pour femme.they’re not dupes but they belong to same league.
Cashmere mist is warm,smooth,cozy and clean.I doubt that -25 girls of nowadays would appreciate it.
For me,it’s wearable year round but if I have to name best season for wearing cashmere mist I’d say fall.it’s a very office-appropriate fragrance.it has a refined,polite,simple but also classy,modest but also smart,serious but also kind personality and I agree that it’s sort of motherly.while being a great office scent,it can also be used as a casual or formal daily or evening perfume.it’s soft and non-pretentious so I won’t choose it for a party but it can be nice for a date at home,inviting,comforting and trustable
All in all I like it,both it’s character and it’s soft and subtle woody-powdery scent.I believe I have a lot of perfumes in this genre,though they don’t smell exactly the same,they make me feel the same and I use all of them in similar occasions:cashmere mist,lacoste pour femme,blumarine bellisimia intense,beyonce rise and Elizabeth arden 5th avenue after five(after it’s first weird 10 minute).so I’m sure that this 1 oz bottle of cashmere mist would be enough for me.
Longevity is good on my skin.well,I expected it to be even better as most musky,woody scents last like a skin scent on me for ages but I have to be fair and not expect every scent to last more than a day.sillage is moderate at first,then it stays close to skin for most of it’s life
By the way,it’s not a white scent in my imaginations.sometimes I feel it’s beige and sometimes a light taupe
ndv77 – :
This perfume is so very close to Ellen Tracy, it seems almost exact frag on me. I’ve compared the notes listed here, and find a few in common, but to me this is amazing that they are so very similar – longevity on both is beyond 12 hours and the sillage! OMG, both fill the whole house!
di1703 – :
There is something in this that smells like my local bowling alley, either the type of wood that is used to make the lanes or the sealant or wax that is used on the lanes. I wore it many times in an attempt to get past this association but it is so identical that I can’t unsmell it. I ended up swapping it.
Didjei1988 – :
This is so nasty I can’t stand it. Smells like air freshener
kuksi – :
Just bought this at Macys.It’s very feminine, with a soft sweet muskiness to it.It’s subtle, no “spike in the nose” aldehyde blasts.
It doesn’t seem to last very long on me, but I like this scent.
jec2001 – :
Just a warm, enveloping scent on me; something warm lurking in the background. Quite non-descript, but very long-lasting.
Irranttum – :
This is a very nice, light fragrance. It’s perfect for daytime wear in the fall or winter. It’s musky and woody with a light leather note. It reminds me of being wrapped in a soft, warm, and cozy blanket.
Oblighblothpv – :
Nice. Pleasant. Comforting in a safe generic-type sense. Doesn’t come off as “cheap” at all and you’re getting a lot for the price; but nothing profound going on here.
Actually I can see a number of folks being put off by it. First, some will certainly find it cloying. Second, it’s a little too work-friendly. A bit too professional. Work-appropriate scents are fine only when taken so far. Frankly it could use more character. Less Stepford-Wife, more quirk.
But you know what- I’ll give it to Cashmere Mist- It’s potent, which is a big plus! Be forewarned: this is not a wimpy perfume (as is the case so much these days). If you like picks that perform well, this one’s for you Honey.
Not for everyone but worth trying. Like I said: generic, but generic done well.
nick4ever – :
I love CM, This being such a soft fragrance u would imagine this would be more suitable for Summer too be honest this wear longer and too me smells better in the fall/winter months. Jus gorgeous.
dal77 – :
I’m surprised that I haven’t seen anyone compare this to Manifesto! This has more muskiness to it, but the bergamot-vanilla-cashmere trine has a serious presence in both, especially during the drydown!! This is a bit “cleaner” as opposed to the aromatic nature of Manifesto. It’s also much cheaper which is nice 😉
ieg309InsuffBooni – :
this smells nice. a strong nice, a strong like., A cashmere vanilla light musk. doesn’t smell cheap. doesn’t smell incredibly expensive/niche like. This reminds me of Macys for some reason. I’d expect a pretty makeup sales rep to smell just so.
utincacuutt – :
Very feminine…soft…powdery. Sandalwood,suede with jasmine, and lily..A tiny tough of bergamot, add a little vanilla and you have a very feminine classic. Warm, comforting. I like this.
gamanilina – :
A cashmere/wool sweater drenched in the classic Nivea cream.
The only perfume that gave me a nostalgic feel to my senses and wanted me to cry was Narciso Rodriguez, Narciso. That creamy white brick bottle.
Narciso is a creamy nostalgic musky gardenia.
This is a creamy nostalgic cashmere musky Nivea.
I can’t find another definition than Nivea.
Maybe it’s jasmine with the lily of the valley mixed with the leather and cashmere.
It’s innocent and , oh so easily a signature.
That being said , ….Dude…..!!!! Never judge a perfume by its package and /or bottle.
A must have for me!
lenochik 09 – :
I love Cashmere Mist. It has a great warm/comforting vibe to it and all the notes work great on me. Even though it came out in the 90’s I still feel it is one of the best Fall/Winter fragrances and a must in any collection.
prepaitoSop – :
The top notes kind of reminds me of Elmer’s non toxic glue. It makes me feel like I’m an elementary school teacher who’s over enthusiastic about crafting. The dry down is kind of salty… how strange!
Update: on a second try, it’s more syrupy and woody this time. It’s raining hard outside and this is nice and comfy.
lord52 – :
Creamy, Powdery gorgeous scent! One of my all time favorites! I’ve purchased more bottles than I can count! Simply amazing!
mgq566elipseskism – :
I got this in 100 ml EDP and I have to say it’s the best of its class. Subtle but long lasting, sweet but not nauseating, clean but not sterile. It makes its presence felt yet it doesn’t arrive in a room before you do. I spray it in the evening before bed and I could still smell it 6 hours afterwards. It’s the type of fragrance that doesn’t project, is safe to be worn in the car on a date or in a packed elevator. It is the perfect crowd pleaser; tempered but distinctive–classy fragrance you can wear from day to night. My only gripe is that the bottle is so bulky with its cap on so It’s hard to bring around should I wish to refresh during the day.
путник – :
Does anyone know if this has gone through reformulations? I have tried this a few times throughout the years and never liked it at all. I recently received a vintage bottle and like it a great deal. Last night, nothing else would do. I am starting to think the fragrance has simply grown on me rather than it being a different version than before.
I normally prefer much louder fragrances like Guerlains, Knowing…. Orientals and Chypres. I do love woody musks, too, but normally they are bold and strong. This scent is so delicate and pristine.
I detect nothing synthetic on my skin. It is powdery which I also used to hate. I’m quite surprised at how much I like this now, after disliking it so much before.
Wearing this feels like wrapping up in a soft blanket on a comfortably cool night. I may even purchase a full bottle if this keeps up.
I’m finding the more perfumes I try and the more times I try something I typically wouldn’t prefer, the more my tastes are expanding. Perhaps, it’s similar to feeding my young toddlers every variety of food so to develop an appreciation for all types of foods and flavors. I’m enjoying my perfume journey to the fullest!
colarus – :
Honestly, this perfume is a total scrubber. To me it smells exactly like Formula 409. Yes, the stuff I use to clean my kitchen. Not a fan.
SmokingCamels – :
Donna Karan New York American fashions are foreign to me and too youthful for me but since fragrance has no age, no gender, no social class, no labels at all, I was rather intrigued about what this classic Donna Karan perfume would smell like. Having no way of testing or sampling it from the UK I placed my order on Amazon.com and waited for it’s delivery. I was pleasantly surprised by this scent. She is quite soft, like a thin little gossamer scarf, perfumed with a lemon scent as it opens, which then segues into a powdery white floral aroma of jasmine and lily of the valley, and concludes with dry notes of vanilla, sandalwood and amber. Absolutely beautiful.
The bergamot listed as one of the top notes to me is more of a lemon, quite delicious like lemon merengue pie, almost bordering on gourmand fragrance territory. The sweetness of the citrus eventually fades and the greenish-white lily of the valley blooms and becomes quite noticeable. The jasmine is also there, a heady and quite powdery floral scent. There is also a domestic air, like either talc powder or soap. As such it’s refreshing and cozy, soothing, and rather like a luxurious soap that one lathers during a bath. It’s a therapeutic milky white bath soap with citrus and florals drying into a light powder, vanilla woodsy base.
Very soapy and clean, emphasis on clean. Sober. Conservative. Lady-like. No nonsense. This is my kind of perfume! How is it American when it’s as stoic and as reserved, quiet and refined as a British governess from the Edwardian era. A toilette floral toilet water with no pretentions at all. Middle-class luxury. This is now a fragrance I wear almost daily. I perfume my wrists and collar after my shower when my pores are open and when I have already dressed so that the scent can also penetrate my clothing. Unfortunately it’s lacking in longevity and sillage so the scent, though rather good, disappears after only about 2 or 3 hours often less, and that’s disappointing. I wonder if it’s the product itself that is not working or I was duped and it’s a knockoff. I often find myself having to put the perfume in my handbag and have to spritz multiple times during the day to keep the fragrance strong. Still, I’m satisfied with Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.
uvq028Bessinepome – :
I found a 3.4 oz bottle of the eau de parfum online for a steal and can’t wait until it arrives sometime this week. When I placed the order on eBay, I hadn’t smelled Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist for a couple of years, since my father bought a little gift set of this frag for my mother at Christmas time. In sampling hers, I found that my chemistry absolutely loves the cashmere wood note, and since my husband goes ga-ga for uber-feminine, soft powder notes, I know that this is an absolute must-have in my own personal collection.
Like Acqua di Gio is THE quintessential women’s marine-aquatic scent, Cashmere Mist is THE quintessential cashmere-powder-musk choice. CM is, to my limited experience, the best example of fragrances of it’s type.
Medkz390Bessinepome – :
Beautiful,comfortable and very classy.Perfect in office.
007bodia – :
I just got the deodorant and it smells magnifique. I’m wondering whether the perfume smells the same…
000aleks – :
I love this classy, soft throwback! This is comforting like curling up w/ a blanket in front of a fire. It’s soft but strong. On me the sandalwood and vanilla come out. Non offensive but not non existent.
serega borchik – :
I am so disappointed with this perfume. I’m wearing a sample at the moment but all I can smell is lily of the valley and jasmine. It’s quite pretty, but I’m really not a fan of floral perfumes.
psix200 – :
This is a beautiful, romantic fall/winter scent. It has pretty good longevity, I sprayed last night before going to bed and the scent still lingers on my skin. Very feminine indeed. I’m glad I decided to buy it (last year) after craving it for some time. The name and the bottle are what first got my attention to it, then came the reviews here and the sample. A really good buy. I would not use this in hot days, I tried that and it turned into an obnoxious soapy scent.
Aerohoplenerinzm – :
I loved this fragrance it is so soft and beautiful. I must get a bottle of it soon. It is a nice spring and summer perfume not too strong.
xach999 – :
I first smelled this in Vanity Fair a few years ago and I loved it so much, unfortunately I had a hard time finding this, but my sister somehow found it and gave it to me for Christmas this year. It smells of vanilla and cashmere with a delicious hint of Amber.
However, I do not suggest buying this off Ebay or Amazon because you will probably get a cheap knock off that smells of alcohol and a nasty chemical scent. I learned this first hand when I bought this as a gift for a friend it smelled nothing like the one I got for Christmas. So, just be careful where you buy designer perfume from because you might get a cheap knockoff.
leshka – :
Cashmere Mist – I love this fragrance a lot. in the 90ies it used to be my signature scent for years. I had the entire line from body lotion to shampoo and conditioner just to wrap myself into this soft and feminine fragrance. I still love it today and use it from time to time to evoke nice memories. Still very unique if you don’t count it’s flankers and copies. Stunning bottle and packaging design, a modern classic.
au2691 – :
Love this! Soft and beautiful. Can’t get enough smelling myself LOL! Definitely the EDP is the best. For whatever reason the EDT has a sharpness about it that I simply cannot tolerate. Also, it is true that the Penhaligons Artemisia does smell strikingly like Cashmere Mist. The only difference is the PA gives me a massive headache. For the money, stick with the CM.
Lekas – :
After years away from Cashmere Mist, I tried some on today at the fragrance counter. All I could think about was the days of taking care of babies! While certainly not unpleasant, it is definitely not who I am now. It’s a great “Mommy” scent, powdery, soft and sweet. Time to retire the Cashmere for good and stick with the more outgoing fragrances that can stand up to teenagers!
Sacho2508 – :
It’s a peaceful scent you want to sleep in, and die in. I just wish it had less vanilla.
vuk163 – :
There is an offensive chemical note in this one that I do not smell in all of the lovely CM flankers.It prevents me from purchasing . I do adore the CM flankers however . Since this is not a bargain and is primarily ( my opinion ) a skin scent , I am reluctant to shell out the price of a bottle .
One day I was at Wal Greens and passed the perfume dupes from “Instyle “. I figured they would be cheap smelling and poor representatives of a quality perfume. A few of them did not appeal to me. However , the dupe Instyle version of Cashmere Mist was utterly amazing ! It had all of the notes I loved about the original and NO STINKY synthetic note . It was truly a gem and I am enjoying it . I also could not believe how good the “Flowerbomb ” dupe was because I thought Flowerbomb was too over the top for me. I also purchased it and receive compliments on them. I am quite surprised by both .
vovabur31 – :
Many years ago I moved to europe and would go back and forth due to work trips, so one of those boring days at the airport I tried this and it became my winter scent ever since. Because it feels like home, like reading a book under the blankets, It is a true passion for me. Longevity is moderate, good. I repurchased it two years ago and from now on it will have a permanent place in my humble collection.
Menhs032intitytek – :
I had a knockoff version of this from Walgreens, if anyone knows how similar that smells to the real thing, let me know, because it smelled gorgeous! I used up the entire bottle and want to purchase this, but my last purchase based off of a knockoff was unsuccessful and this fragrance is a little more expensive, so I’d like to maybe test it before buying a bottle. If it smells like that one did though, I’m sold.
During the winter this smells so fitting and cozy, I’d definitely imagine this to smell good on sweaters. However, I did an experiment and sprayed it one time on under my shirt in the summer, and for the entire day I radiated this warm glowing smell. It wasn’t too heavy because I sprayed lightly, but it projected just enough to give myself and other people who stood close to me whiffs as I walked past. I’m hoping this might become my end of summer perfume when I’m ready for fall to arrive.
GrekVs – :
I received a decent-sized sample of this and have been wearing it for a few days. Upon first spray, it smells a little like warm floral soap. With time, I get a hint of vanilla, which I really like, but it faded away too quickly.
This scent smells almost fuzzy (if that makes any sense) from the woody and suede notes. They’re the strongest notes by far and make me feel pretty cozy. I was worried about the musk being overpowering since I am sensitive to musk, but fortunately, it wasn’t.
It smells feminine but also rustic. I imagine a woman wearing this in a winter log cabin, relaxing by the fire after a cold day out. It smells pleasant enough. It’s not overbearing or smothering because it wears very close to the skin, as if you were wearing a light cashmere sweater. If anything, sillage is on the weaker side. Longevity is also weak, lasting about 4-5 hours.
It’s a nice scent, but I also don’t see myself reaching for this very often or buying a full bottle. It’s just not for me. But if you’re looking for a delicate woodsy suede, give this a try. 3/5
korykalov – :
dream perfume for me. but we will seperate soon because its longevity is very poor on me. and sillage….mm not good. but the smell is so delicious! clean, just a bit sweet and soft. very feminine.
denkiller – :
Mmmmmm…This perfume just simply gets me puzzled. First of all in a way I agree with Konga5000, as for I don`t really know what it`s doing in my collection for the price I bought it for when I could have bought something else more flamboyant and lovely instead..I was at Debenhams with my friends and as we strolled around we just stood for a moment for a bit of a chat and before we moved on I looked over to one of the bottom shelves and I spotted a few bronze and silver perfume set boxes and one stuck between them. Somehow I instinctively pulled out the gold tone one and before I read the black letters on them I knew this is Cashmere Mist. My heart skipped a beat as I have been thinking about trying it for a week or two now, so to me this seemed destiny as you can`t really buy them anywhere over here these days..I was already covered with samples all over so I asked a friend to offer her wrist for testing the fragrant juice and after a few minutes of waiting we started sniffing – and a wonderful, comforting, elegant scent escaped from her skin! I was convinced, we headed to the cashpoint and I was in seventh heaven with my first bottle ever!
But then came the disappointment -arriving home and after shower I opened the box to try it myself and no matter how long I waited after drying all I could smell is leather, leather and more leather. Hours later a bit of jasmine appeared, but it didn`t do me any favors at that point. I was turned down.
At this point in time I am holding on to the bottle and I will be posting updates..
UPDATE: I still think there is some truth in comparing this fragrance to dryer sheets..But it is starting to grow on me. I started getting the cashmeran wood note now, although it doesn`t last long on me, and the powder mingled with leather stays on longer, especially the leather. The powder is somehow more baby powder than anything, and I tested it in different environments – including relative low humidity medical device cleanroom, where all scents come out way better than anywhere else – and yet the staying power doesn`t seem to be great..I had to reapply 3 times during my 8-hour shift and all it did is it `stayed close to the skin`..I really wish it was stronger! It might work better in warmer climate? Or is there an eau de parfum?
A friend of mine loves it though, she wants her own bottle now, as it is `a beautiful, elegant, graceful scent, one for a women of our age`. I think she is right, I`ll persevere, at least as long as my bottle lasts..
vitalik453 – :
This definitely is not the longest-lasting fragrance out there, I do have to spritz to refresh midway through the day with this, but I do like this quite well. While I think this is office safe, I really only wear this on casual days or lounging days, because it dissipates completely for me after a couple of hours. A lovely soft, fresh, clean, comforting scent. Great for Spring (especially), Summer and even Winter. A great daytime scent. Perfect for coffee with friends, shopping trips, catching a movie, hanging out at home or with friends, that sort of thing. Just not really a fragrance to wear for an all-day event/situation.
I was not crazy about this when I first got it, but I’ve definitely warmed up to this. If I did not have to refresh during the day, this would definitely be a fave. But as is, I do love this, I just wish it did not disappear so quickly. Also worth noting, I had a bottle from a box store, and it was incredibly powdery. A bottle from another retail box store is not nearly as powdery. Not sure what that is about, but found it interesting.
svetik1961k – :
When I smell this from the bottle, it smells beautiful. Soft, clean, comforting. But when I put this on my skin, it is incredibly musky and animalic smelling, which turns me right off. I want to love this, but it has sadly gathered dust in my collection.
vage813 – :
I got a 6.7oz bottle of this and I know I will use it all because of how much I love it. This is a must have if you like clean and powdery perfumes. It is long lasting but it stays close to you. Perfect for an office perfume. Smells so clean it makes me feel like I just got out of the shower. It is not easy to come across perfumes that are long lasting and smell clean like this. This is definitely a classic in its category. Very safe blind buy. If you get a good deal like I did go for it!!! The bottle looks gorgeous in my collection. It is tall and all clear I just love it!!!
Stasusex – :
I avoided this fragrance for years. I finally tried it,,,I love it.
Soft and warm. Good for everyday wear.
dimasn1975 – :
I sampled this recently and realised a bottle I had been sent in the past was not genuine or had gone off so I completely had the wrong idea about this fragrance. I quite like it, and ended up purchasing a bottle. It smells to me kind of baby powdery. It’s a comforting scent, probably not for everyone due to the strong powdery note.
svikkk – :
Lovely warm Amber/Cashmere. I find the floral notes hover in the background and don’t come forward at all (unlike other peoples experience with this scent)
Overall is very comforting and cozy. Its inoffensive and quite simple. No hidden ‘twists’. Though I do enjoy it as an after shower, snuggling on the couch type scent…I would not say that it has any ‘wow’ factor and I was disappointed in silage and longevity.
This reminds me at times of a weaker version of Hanae Mori (EDP) which I adore. I guess CM is just not living up to that.
L: Weak
S: Soft
vester.flor – :
I like this one a lot now. I didn’t a year ago, when I first tested it.
It is clean and minimalistic. Clean without cucumber or water melon. Clean in a sense of shower gel and body lotion/body cream type of smell. It is woody and musky in addition. Very comfortable, cozy, close to skin type of scent. I do not smell much florals, maybe only a hint in the opening, all I smell is woody musk. Not sweet. I quess I had no idea how much I like this type of scents. I think it is good in all these cases you want to wear a perfume and not supposed to or situation not allows to wear one, such like close spaces with lots of people, job interviews, hospitals or such. You smell like you had a shower and scentless body lotion, not more. At the same time you smell very good and it lasts very long. A hint of sandalwood, very slight vanilla and softest suede. And musk. I love it. To try for lovers of woody musk and subtle scents.
A very similar but much more expensive is Penhaligon Artemisia. Smells exactly the same to me. Well, that bottle of Cashmere Mist is not most glamorous bottle, especially not nowadays, it is rather very simple and not something you notice first. I quess it is all for people with minimalistic style, who doesn’t demand any attention but rather radiate quiet but persistent presence.
it is a good girl scent though. i could never have it as my only fragrance. i would get bored. but i definitely want a bottle in my collection.
kissvad – :
To my nose and with a sense of nostalgia as a kid of the 90’s, there is no greater comfort scent than “Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.”
I don’t say this simply because it evokes a cozy, marled sweater on a drizzly fall day. Nor just because of its creamy, sweetly powdered undertones (there has to be orris in that suede impression!) that weave in and out, between leather notes, sheer soap notes, forest floor notes and creamy, balmy musk.
It’s because of everything this scent represents to my memory; the excitement of smelling it wafting through malls, of the associated New York possibilities only an adolescent can dream-up without any tempering wisdom. It’s fresh and fun, the smell of nightlife in a vibrant society, of families out celebrating, of teens and young adults getting ready for glorious nights out; parties, dances, backyard bonfires.
So to those who think of “Cashmere Mist” as a boring staple that has no carryover into