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BoreykoSA2009 – :
Yesterday I found a 3.4 ounce bottle at the Maxx. Sigh. It’s going back this weekend. Sure, it’s NOTHING like the original, but did it have to be so weak, so fruity, so fake, and so amateur? My birthday is Sunday so I was treating myself. Luckily, I also found a nice big bottle of the lovely unisex-to-me CK In2U, so it wasn’t a total loss.
I fear there will never be another black pepper bomb like Black Cashmere and I’m disappointed that the Donna Karan team would even use a rearrangement of that name to market this iced-down cherry cola of a scent.
pasha017 – :
Think DKNY have trained their sales assistants well. After looking for a spiced up floriental that could be a summer replacment for my fall/ winter signature, she hard sold me every DKNY in the collection until I was sniffed out and my olfactory capacities were in meltdown. I ended up paying for over-priced kiddy cherry cough syrup which is more gourmand Bake Off than hot Arabian nights, more sickly dessert than desert scirrocco winds. Passed it onto my sister…she hated it too. Moral: don’t let your visa card get lost in a haze of testers. Sniff. Spray.Leave. sniff again and then decide.
lomyovave – :
This is rather generic, in my opinion . The bottle is lovely , but it is very sweet and smells like a berry flavored drink. There is no projection here at all, and it does not smell like a sophisticated fragrance.
I bought a bottle of Fire and Ice by Revlon a few days ago , paid much less , and it smells more complex, sophisticated and rich . It also gets big compliments , though it was dirt cheap at Wal Mart . This Donna Karan fragrance is not half as good a fragrance as the Revlon I recently purchased .
Unrerscrymn – :
I recently purchased this fragrance for myself because I enjoy the dark nature of its scent.
A dark patchouli chocolate rose with slight cherry notes.
It wears extremely well as a base layer for even darker incense fragrances…. or by itself.
As a man…I love the way it smells on my skin.
I really enjoy this version of patchouli.
It is not floral…
It’s somewhat oriental….
Somewhat gourmand..
Smooth luxurious black linen with dark moonlit rubies shrouded in a dense foggy veil
of cold forest air
The Verdict: Excellent
Giggs11 – :
I tried this at Kohl’s today on a strip. It smells so good, very oriental, i can detect a lot of amber in base, to my surprise it’s not in the notes. I don’t smell any sandalwood. This is a softer version of amber mystique by Estee lauder. Just amazing and perfect for the upcoming fall!
nos498Unlogrere – :
I had not worn this for a while when the bottle seemed to catch my attention tonight while I was going through my fragrances, seeing what I have and what I want to keep, donate, that sort of thing. DK’s Liquid Cashmere Black (LCB) was once upon a time in my list of “Top 5” fragrances..sadly, for whatever reason, it no longer is a love for me. 🙁
I don’t know what happened (and in LCB’s defense, this is not the only fragrance of recent that I shifted gears from likes to dislikes, and vice/versa). But I sprayed this tonight (I keep my fragrances in a spare bedroom with blackout drapes and always temp controlled, out of the sun), and this just does not smell like I remember. To me, this now smells like a combination of vintage Dior Poison (the original), the original Black Opium and vintage TM’s Angel (if you were lucky to smell vintage Angel, you would know the scent, I swear the memory of vintage Angel stays with you for a lifetime). But the thing is, while I loved Angel back in the day, and I even wore vintage Poison, and I did like Black Opium, I oddly don’t care for those fragrances now, either. I don’t even care what notes all the fragrances have, those fragrances mish mashed together are what I think of when I smell DK’s Liquid Cashmere Black now. And like those fragrances, LCB smells very synthetic and cloying to me, and headache-inducing (again, much like those other 3 fragrances)…What a switch!!
It saddens me that this is no longer a love for me. Description-wise now, this is slightly gourmand to my nose, and I don’t remember it being so gourmand before. The sweetness here is synthetic and cloying and tries like it might to bring on a headache for me. Note-wise, I pick up a heavy praline and then patchouli and a little weeeeee bit of rose, none of the other notes (cherry totally MIA for me, as is the jasmine). But the praline/patchouli/light rose combo just ain’t workin’ for my skin any more. I seem to have trouble when gourmand notes (praline in particular) try to mingle with floral and patchouli on my skin..*shrug*
Ohhh, Liquid Cashmere Black, what happened, my (former) love?? Perhaps you went ‘bad’ on me, perhaps my skin chemistry changed (likely the latter). I miss you. Perhaps the weather needs to be cold/cooler for you to work your magic on my skin again. I will hang onto you until then. I feel you are worth it, based on how I loved you before. I hope to love you again someday. But right now, I must shower and scrub you off. Poo. 🙁
CLIERINHIRE – :
Liquid Cashmere Black is either:
• a less charming version La Petite Robe Noir, or
• La Vie Est Belle mixed with cherry cough syrup.
That said, it’s okay. Liquid Cashmere Black is cherry, sweet, and full of nutty praline. It’s also very heavy handed with the patchouli.
Liquid Cashmere Black is a power hitter. I sprayed two sprays in the morning, got dressed, ate breakfast, drove 15 minutes to the office and went to work. Nine hours later I came back to my car and opened my car door and it was like a bottle of Liquid Cashmere Black had broken in the glove box. It was that potent.
I don’t love this one, but I’m not really a fan of praline or cherry. If you love those notes, it might work for you.
zyg288Unlogrere – :
How i wish I had saved my $16 at TJMaxx, it’s that mediocre.
Cough syrup cherry, generic sweet notes that last for an hour and just disappear from skin and fabric.
When will I ever learn? (Likely never is the answer:) )
ssa1234 – :
It does not last on me as well as other fragrances with similar scents (such as Gucci by Gucci EDP…). However it is a safe enough fragrance for any occasion or anybody. It is pretty pleasant and does not create a bad vibe or reaction to other’s sensitivity. Compare to many very high-end fragrances, this one is NOT an expensive perfume at all that can cost an arm and a leg to have as a try-out purchase. I like it as it does not have to cost lots of money to smell good. It definitely does NOT smell “cheap” at all for the price that I paid for it. Just like sometimes you can still find a bottle of wine for less than 15-20 bucks, and it still tastes good to your pallet (I had bought some expensive “reserved” wine bottles and ended up pouring them down the kitchen sink). This is the same case: good perfume for less money! And the term “you pay for what you get” doesn’t apply to this one 🙂
foryoufriend – :
Very similar to Killer Queen by Katy Perry, but a more sophisticated version with sandalwood and heavier patchouli. The cherry is more of a jammy black cherry also while Killer Queen is a more synthetic candy cherry. This is a great fragrance for cold days, it’s definitely luxurious and warm like a cashmere sweater. The drydown is where this fragrance really shines…less cherry, more praline–the sweetness dials down and turns nutty and addictive.
I have a rollerball of this that I decanted into an atomizer because you really get more of a full, rich experience when this is sprayed vs being dabbed/rolled on.
матвеев максим – :
Yummy! My goodness this is amazing. I wasn’t sure if I’d love it or not with cherry being such a dominant note but honestly it’s complex and deep even if it is sweet. It’s not candy sweet on me. It’s lovely. Someone said similar vibe as Velvet Orchid and I agree. Not same as VO but same vein. It’s a new love for me for sure!
ygrekzet – :
Oh wow. I bought this over the summer, and I liked it. But, I wasn’t overly excited about it – I was happy to add another Cashmere to my collection. As we transition seasons, this scent is on top of my lists to wear this fall. The patchouli and cherry are perfect for the cooler weather…sweet, woody, and not much in the way of floral notes. I cannot believe the price on this.
Dassytubfat – :
Reminds me of Clinique Aromatics Elixir for some reason…bit I like it!
Deemype – :
Its true you need to love patch to love this but its not too much. It is balanced well with the cherry and the praline. Ive got to admit my heart sank when I saw cherry and praline at the top of the list of notes detected. I was also alarmed at folk likening it to Guerlain Little Black Dress which is frankly awful.
I braced myself for a sickly sweet punch on the opening! Thank the Lord that no such thing occured. I have always been a big fan of Donna Karan all the way back to the 80s. I thought surely this classy lady would never ok a sickly sweet monstrosity.
So what is it like I hear you impatiently think to yourself. Its a balance between the natural cherry, praline (read more nutty than chocolate) and patch. Of course there is sweetness but its low key. It is more dark and sexy than anything else. Im really pleased to get lots of sandalwood and just a little rose. The notes blend really well together. Liquid Cashmere Black is the perfect name for it. It surrounds you in an airy soft alluring fragrance thats made for seduction. Very feminine.
Moderate sillage and longevity on me.
Neo1001 – :
I love patchouli, and on me, patch is the star of Liquid Cashmere Black from beginning to end. This reminds me of the newest version of Coco Chanel. The patch is present from start to finish, and rather than being a gourmand, it reads soapy and clean. I love this! Moderate projection and longevity. My fav by Donna Karan.
Update: The first review was done when the weather was cold. This cologne acts much differently on me in the heat. Tons of fruit balanced by the florals. In the heat, this stage is long and the patch is much less noticeable. Wow. Quite a difference, and still very nice. (A two-fer!)
duh845speagoessenda – :
Thank goodness I don’t get the sweet, flowery, fruity gourmand others mention, since these are all things I dislike. This is a warm, rich, somewhat woody with a hint of spice, sexy, beautiful scent that is definitely not a typical gourmand on me. I tested and bought this in the store. I’m so glad I tried it, because had I based my decision to buy solely on reviews here, I would have never tried this glorious juice. I love it!
ribokris – :
This is the one and only time I purchased a fragrance based on an Sales Assistant’s strong recommendation. I bought this last year and the sales assistant swore men loved it and was buying it like crazy for their ladies. Never again! I wasn’t a fan of it when I tested it, but you know there were only 2 left…so I bought it. Big mistake! Something about this makes me nauseated. I should have sent it back, but sometimes our nose changes. Mine has not changed! It came with a two sided roller ball of black and white. Still haven’t tried the white because the liquid black smelled so bad. Glad most of you have had a better experience with this.
Mewcs226bedyWelty – :
At first, Liquid Cashmere Black is good, dark and sweet with no tartness in the cherry note whatsoever, like a dark chocolate cherry cordial candy, but the Iso E Super comes in at the heart and rather wrecks things, smelling of an odd, fuzzy, and itchy wood. Yeah, itchy has a smell, as I discovered with this. Then, something in the drydown smells distinctly and almost exactly like what I don’t like about Rochas Femme. All in all, it wasn’t a scrubber, but I certainly could not see myself ever reaching for it again, so I swapped it away.
blagen – :
Just got a roller ball from this and I must say, that definitely could be a Tom ford. At first I tought it shared some similarities with noir pour femme because of the hint of smokyness but as it dries down it gets pretty standard “fruitchulli” scent. It’s definitely sexy and my favorite among those recent gourmands recent we have in the market right now. Silage and lasting power are good, perfect for a night out and about.
SHMELb – :
warning: contains Iso E Super
andrkor – :
I was really pressed for time while exiting a department store back in September when this caught my eye. The bottle caught my eye, it piqued my interest. I had a quick spray, and this immediately struck me as being perfect for transitioning from summer to Fall..but I also see myself wearing this during the upcoming Winter months, as well.
In a world where it seems so many fragrances smell alike, this one is different, in a good way. This is slightly dark and mysterious, yet not too heavy nor overpowering. I do not get the instantaneous headache from this like I do with many ‘dark and mysterious’ fragrances.
I feel like this is a pretty ‘safe’ perfume to wear to special events, gatherings, extravagant-type of weddings, special nights out, that sort of thing. Not an everyday fragrance, it is maybe not for shy gals but it is not intimidating, either. Warm and welcoming and inviting with a touch of sophistication and class about this. A memorable fragrance, for sure, and in a good way.
Again, in a world where it seems the fragrances are geared to the teens and twenty-somethings, it is nice to have a fragrance for us older gals, who maybe aren’t yet ready for the grandma-scented-fragrances yet, but still want to smell positively gorgeous and feel sophisticated and classy.
I was not expecting much from this the day I was practically running through the department store, but one spray and I knew I had to go back the very next day and purchase this. I am so glad I did. It is one of my newest favorite fragrances, and I dare say, a masterpiece. My only wish is that this came in a bigger bottle, I bought the largest one available, 3.4 US ounces, and it just feels like I am going to go through this faster than my other same sized bottles, not sure why, as I only really use this on special occasions. But other than that very minor complaint (if you can even call it a complaint), this is a very happy discovery!!
IrodeAlcolo – :
Super sweet gourmand perfumes are my favorites, and this popped up on my radar. I actually got out of my small town and sniffed it at Ulta, but it really did smell just like La Petite Robe Noir EDP… and I wondered if I even needed it.
It was softer/drier, nutty-er, and had a little something extra… and the test on the paper strip lasted for a week.
Well, I bought a bottle and I’m glad I did. I think I like this even more than LPRN. It has a softer feel but just as much sillage/lasting power. And there is something extra that makes it easier to wear. LPRN can be loud and screechy, this is more delicate but not inferior. This is better blended.
I absolutely love this. I don’t get any patchouli, just a soft dry, nutty cherry. I may get a tiny bit of spice.
baga-04 – :
Personally, I think this perfume is great as it doesn’t exactly dominate in one thing. You get a little sweet, fruity, and a tad woodsy something. Nicely blended but I’ve owned cheaper beauties that deliver the same feeling.
The “black cherry” may be the sweetness, but it doesn’t make its presence known. I’ll enjoy this while it lasts, but I won’t repurchase as I know a few celebrity scents that can satisfy the same desire for a fraction of the cost.
vov4990 – :
I am a big fan of Donna Karan, I have the white version, and was gifted this one, thank you Germany!! Love it, it has that warm enveloping aura, no cherry I detect, which is fine by me as I do not like cherry in perfumes!! It is sweet but in a grown up way, it is musky, and warms up nicely on the skin!! I see it more as a fall/ winter scent, cozy, sensuous, womanly, rich.
It isn’t gourmand per se, I see it more as a floral woodsy musk with some sweetness…it is to my nose a subtle version of Armani code satin, which I found a bit thick..longevity isn’t the best, it is after a while a skin scent, although the base has a certain intensity…like a soft scarf on a cold day!!
kastadin82 – :
Tried it out and was disappointed.
No cherries/chocolate/gourmand scent on me whatsoever. I only get jasmine mixed with rose and sandalwood. Nothing more, nothing less. Overly synthetic and cheap smelling.
wbu782speagoessenda – :
I bought it at Macy’s.
Nothing beats Donna Karan’s debut fragrance Donna Karan and I also love her Black Cashmere. Black Cashmere Liquid is a gourmand version of the smoky aromatic incense scent that is Black Cashmere. I like both ends of the fragrance spectrum. This is very sweet and delicious enough as a gourmand but it’s not too candied and it has a definite maturity and sophistication provided of course by the patchouli note. The patchouli is bringing this whole thing together and supporting everything in a balance like a male ballet dancer holding up a pretty female ballerina. The cherry note is way at the top and the scent opens up with that delicious cherry. It’s not 100 percent like what I’m about to describe but it sometimes reminds me of Cherry Coke and or any cherry cheesecake I’ve ever had. It’s sweet girly and delicious. That cherry note wafts into the air before descending into floral note of soft rose and white jasmine. These flowers are tamed however and I would not call this a floral fragrance. It falls into the category of gourmand-patchouli or praline patchouli. The praline adds yet another gourmand touch. Delicious. The green aromatic patchouli scent is released as the fragrance prepares to dry down. I really do get a fair amount of patchouli which I like and yet the cherry and praline is still there keeping the scent from smelling odorous. It’s always very much a gourmand like a dessert. The last phase of the fragrance is sandalwood. This is really very nice. It smells elegant and sweet and it has a flexibility as both a day time perfume and evening cologne. The price is very affordable and yet it smells more expensive. Absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended.
Aphazel – :
I have never owned a Donna Karan fragrance before, but when I came across this online I was intrigued by the notes. I am SO glad I went ahead and bought it, because it’s really gorgeous.
This is what I wish Lancome’s ‘La Vie Est Belle’ had been like. This is like it’s more mature and alluring older sister. It has the Praline and the Patchouli, but the fruity cherry is really well done here – the blend is seamless and elegant. It’s not too strong or overly sweet or ‘in your face’. It’s more elegant, simplistic and graceful. It’s definitely sexy, but not so much that you couldn’t wear it during the daytime too.
I am a big fan of Prada Candy, because for me it’s not too strong, but still noticeable enough. This is a different fragrance than Candy, but it has the same quality of being just sweet enough, while maintaining a subtle and sexy quality that is just irresistible!
Also – the bottle is simply amazing – one of the most unique I own 🙂
DAG STYLE – :
Cherry chocolates ,
It’s fresh sweet /fruity /red and chocolate. I love it. I like it the best just sprayed on one spot of my body , like my hand or arm or wrist. It can get too sweet to wear at the neck or chest and you may grow tiered of it. But as a spots sniffer ,,,,wowzwers!!! It works for me and it’s definitely a gourmand lovers dream , young girls love it. Men do also. Already was asked several times what it was and how yummy it smells. I do agree it reminds me of petite rope as well ! I got it at my local shoppers drug mart ,( Canada ) they already have it !
ClariaMyday – :
I got a sample of this and I loved it. I got the full bottle and I like it less. It’s VERY sweet. I mean, really sweet. Like others I get a lot of cherry, but not like in Le Baiser du Dragon, which on me is a nice grown-up cherry, and which is nicely toned down by spices. This is more like candy and because of that I don’t like it as much.
I would not dump it, but I don’t see myself reaching for this one very often. My advice? ONE quick spritz is all you need. More will overwhelm you.
Faraon1967 – :
Meh, it’s nice. Nothing particularly unique. I don’t get the cherry everyone seems to be speaking of. Just some nondescript sweetness, flowers and patchouli. that’s about it. Pretty basic.
yulika – :
I put this on before going to see my favorite band, and YUM! I think it will forever remind me of that concert. Loved them both! Found this to sit close to skin and lasted 6 hours. Kind of reminded me of Senuous Nude by Estee Lauder. Not too many of the same notes listed, but for some reason it came to my mind. Has the “my skin but better” feel. I really love this rollerball and have a feeling it will achieve full bottle status, in my collection, someday. Happy smelling! 🙂
wiktorgai – :
this kinda reminds me of tom ford velvet orchid. this is sweeter and the cherry is noticeable but i find them pretty similar. to me velvet orchid has a wonderful drydown that is smooth and just makes me want to keep smelling myself while this is a lot sweeter. and the cherry is noticeable. i think on me they are just too similar for me to buy this when i own velvet orchid, but if i did not own it or was looking for something sweeter then this would be it.
i think a nice winter perfume. could be worn during the day if worn lightly. i think this is perfect for mid 20s to 30s.
my husbands opinion: he thought it was actually velvet orchid. he likes it. i think most men will like the sweet cherry note. its sexy.
grigneeweme – :
Just purchased this today at Macy’s.
It’s so sexy
So velvety
There’s a depth to it that I love.
sanich-nsk – :
This is really beautiful. I saw it as soon as I walked into Nordstrom’s and sprayed on a strip and despite all the dyptique, Malones, and other fantsy-schmantzy stuff, this is the one I fell in love with. It is a tart fruit with a soft edge. SO nice for cooler weather.
I get almost every note blended together in a perfectly balanced bouquet. The cherry is the dominant, and the patch is not overwhelming (thank goodness). I have to give it a few minutes to start to get the praline, but it’s there, with the florals and sandalwood balancing it.
This is super beautiful. I’ll be wearing this sample quite a bit (they made me one at the store) and deciding if I’ll go back for a bottle or wait for the inevitable Macy’s/Marshall’s sale that happens with this line?
EDIT:
Another wear strikes me with the similarities between this and Le Petit Robe Noir. Now I’m torn. More chocolate in this. It’s not a dupe, but certainly seems to be taken from that scent.
grin86 – :
This is available at Macy’s right now (as of yesterday), along with the white version. I’ll try the white in a few days, but I’m definitely enjoying the black.
It is not a sweet, young cherry fragrance. The black cherry is evident in this, but it’s actually sophisticated and more mature than the fruitchoulis that are the current style. Dark cherry and woods is how I would describe this one. It’s not a teeny-bopper gourmand, but it has a slight gourmand edge to it. Sillage is not strong, but I catch gorgeous whiffs of this constantly. Sexy, mature, and beautiful.. Also, different.. Worth at least a smell!!
LOVE IT!!