Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette

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..

I tested Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist (EDP) years ago and absolutely loved it. I didn't purchase it then since it was pricey. I have a few of her other fragrances that were more within my price range since I bought them on sale. I LOVE this perfume. I've had it on for about 4 hours now and can still smell it particularly on my top. It's best to use a light hand with this one because it opens strong and has the capacity to overwhelm. This fragrance is powdery and warm and you can detect the woody notes in the dry-down. Like many other people, I despise powdery perfumes intensely (especially when combined with jasmine), which is why I almost passed this one by. But the powdery note in CM is very well balanced with the other notes (including jasmine), so the powdery note doesn't overwhelm. CM also has a soapy smell-- so it's perfect to use right after a shower on clean, moisturized skin. Again, this is a good reason to use a light hand, particularly with the EDP. Perfumes that have a combination of soapy, powdery and floral/citrus notes can be a huge miss when over-sprayed since they become cloying and monstrous especially in warm/hot weather. But not with CM. It's sensual and clean, with a warm, creamy dry-down. I doubt this will last beyond the summer as I find myself wanting to use it more than my other fragrances. I can see myself using this fragrance year-round given it's fresh, clean, floral opening and soft dry-down. But I would definitely use it during the gloomy winter months when I need something to lift my mood. I feel this is a safe blind-buy especially for those who like powdery, soapy florals. You might want to test both the EDP and EDT, as some may favor the EDT more given how strong both can be. If you are not yet ready to splurge on DK's Cashmere Mist, consider Perfect Scents' version of Cashmere Mist which you can find on Amazon. Many feel it's a very close dupe, others don't. Either way, you have nothing to lose when you pay less than $10 for a 2.5 oz flanker. I absolutely intend to use the dupe more and sparingly layer the authentic one so I don't finish it so quickly.

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.

I like this one. I first smelled it at my ex mother in laws house, she kept a basket of various perfumes and hand creams by the sink in her guest bathroom. I spritzed a bit on my wrist and was like.... Ohhh that’s nice. As others have said, it’s “cozy”. I like to wear just a tad to bed, or as one of my every day scents I switch up. Musk fragrances are my favorite. I love mixing them. This, then some of the Jovan musk oil on top smells fantastic. Also, I do get where some people said it can be a little cloying. I feel that way about most perfume honestly. But my love of fragrance has taught me to adapt.... ADAPTATION TIP: If you feel your fragrance is too overwhelming, apply it in different locations away from the face. My go to points are ankles, backs of the knees, and back of the neck. It’s enough to give yourself a subtle hint of fragrance rather than a punch in the face....yet let others smell its full beauty during a hug, or leave a lovely scent trail for others to enjoy as you walk by. 😁

I see all of the negative comparisons - scented toilet paper, dove bar soap, OFF bugspray - and, well...maybe...BUT, it's still perfect. This is such a comfort. It IS Nivea tinned creme. Also reminiscent of Waterbabies sunscreen, which I love. In the AI list of cons: it's "not as outgoing or attention grabbing as other fragrances" ...yeah...no....because that's not the point. This is supposed to be understated, serene, maternal -and it does all of those things beautifully. Reminds me a lot of Noa but a bit sweeter - such a lovely use of musk. The last traces of it are "vanilla candle" but that's my only critique. And props to FragranceFloosie below for calling out the gross ageism that shows up in too many reviews. Scent exists as art beyond the era it was released and far beyond our own bias - any review that's just an insult to the people who wear it is a review that isnt worth posting.