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.

I like this a LOT. This scent reminds me of Chanel Chance. Both have a huge presence. They're like a fresher, instead of stuffy, powerhouse perfumes from the 80's. I'm slightly more impressed with Cashmere Mist. It's a bit more feminine, and leaves a softer veil around you. It sort of meanders into your nostrils, while Chance bursts through like a Black Friday rush, leaving you starry-eyed. I feel both are equal, and if you prefer one over the other, it won't be by much....this is just my guess. Both scents are very mature, or should I say, serious, to my nose? I would expect to turn the corner and see Demi Moore vs. Agyness Deyn. These are not what I consider frolicking playful scents. If I were between two rooms of women, one room wearing Cashmere Mist and one wearing Chance, I would go between the two rooms pretty much equally. Take your pick....or buy both!?

I can hardly describe how much I love this perfume. I don't believe in perfume genders, so I wear this one myself with no regrets - instead I love its smell and the fact that I smell this way. I feel very confident in general so I pull this out with style. I don't find this too sweet or too floral, the main note I get is suede which I love. The funny thing is that I don't really like the suede note in any other perfume but I adore it in Cashmere Mist. I also have to admit that this perfume reminds me of a great friend of mine, it was her first perfume back in 1996. I loved it the moment I first smell it on her - it was quite stronger back then but the smell is still the same. Unfortunately she passed away really young, at the age of 39. This perfume will always remind me of her and the great time we always had together. This review is dedicated to her.

Cashmere Mist reminds me of that commercial from the 80s for Nestlé Alpine White with Almonds that was based on Maxfield Parrish paintings: "Sweet Dreams you can't resist, N-E-S-T-L-E-S." While it doesn't smell at all like white chocolate or cocoa solids or almonds or anything of the sort, it feels "creamy white, dreamy white." A warm musky, powdery brume that reminds me of fresh laundry and simpler times. I will agree with another reviewer (rogalal on Basenotes) that this is reminiscent of the way Thomas Pink boutiques would smell—I had a penchant for their baroque-patterned ties—and yes, there was a time when I wore ties to work! This is also my favorite use of Cashmeran besides the dazzling Dans Tes Bras from Maurice Roucel. It just makes me want to hunker down swaddled in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, simple as that.

Timeless, clean, classy and really good longevity and projection on my skin without being too sharp or overpowering in any way. I was relieved that the woody notes were hardly noticeable on me, since my skin chemistry doesn't love woody notes (except cedar) as much as I do. Longevity 6+ hrs. It's regrettable that I've only just discovered this fragrance now that it's so hard to find in my area. There was a tester and one fragrance to buy right behind it. I just didn't have the money today (low apprentice income). If I didn't have extremely dry skin and strictly had to prioritize 2x 500ml body lotion, I would've taken Cashmere Mist home with me. If I can find it again in a few months or if I get lucky at the beginning of next year, I'm definitely buying Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.

(Full disclosure: I bought the EDP, it smells the same but with better longevity). I was searching for a perfume reminiscent of Dove soap, but your typical soapy perfumes, especially the photorealistic ones, are too much like detergent to my nose. I want to smell clean but still like a perfume, not cheap soap or Tide! Well, this is it. I found it. The suede note keeps it grounded and out of detergent territory. It’s even better than Dove—imagine the most luxurious, fragrant soap at a fancy spa or five-star hotel. Absolutely beautiful, floral and creamy. It’s like a more sophisticated, winter cousin of NOA, my other soapy favorite. And just like NOA, I’ll be wearing it everywhere.

Leave it to Nicholas Calderone to make a cashmere wood fragrance I can actually get behind. On me this reads as a lily-forward white floral bouquet set against a softly animalic backdrop. Powdery, cozy, dreamy. I understand what other reviewers are picking up as musty (the suede note I believe) but to my nose this actually takes the fragrance in a gently chypric direction I can appreciate. For my age group (I was born in 1992) this is likely to remind of our mothers’ generation, and it IS an extremely 90s composition, but one that retains a certain plushness of 70s & 80s powerhouses. Dated? Perhaps, but also evidence our Gen X moms have dope taste B-)

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.

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!

Beautifully crafted all around! Word to the wise this perfume has been reformulated all over the place. So much in fact that I have 4 bottles that all smell completely different. If you can find the older stuff that's what you want. The current version while nice takes back seat to the original. If your shooting for current formulation your actually better buying the wallgreens instyle version it smells just like the new stuff, when buying vintage make sure you ask if it's not rancid. For some reason this one tends to turn easier then others in my collection.

Just a tidbit: the reason this fragrance is called "Cashmere Mist" is that it's named after the body creme (called "Cashmere") originally released as part of the line of body products to accompany the original Donna Karan fragrance. The scent of the body creme contained just the base notes of the actual Donna Karan perfume. The scent of the body creme was so popular that DK released it as its own fragrance: Cashmere (the name of the creme) + Mist (a sprayable perfume).

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.

This is the best example of a classy fragrance without being too matronly. I'm 36 and would easily wear this daily. It has the boss woman-ness of YSL's Libre minus the lavender, and just the right amount of powdery-clean scent. Usually, my body chemistry picks up on the vanillas, musks, or powders, and they overwhelm the other notes, however no note is overpowering in this scent to me - all blend for a lovely, classy scent that can be worn by many ages. Well done.

A comforting, creamy. sensual cloud of goodness. My mom wore CM when I was growing up and now, as I’ve emerged into adulthood, I’ve grown to love it too. It makes me happy to know so many others appreciate its beauty. CM longevity is great. Lots of scents fade fast on me but I can smell this lingering hours after application. Evolves beautifully on the skin. Translates easily from work to a cozy date night. Wherever you wear it you will just smell beautiful.

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 .

I don’t know why this scent gets so much hate. Though it wasn’t love at first sniff and it took a while to grow on me it is an absolute favorite of mine. If I were to describe it in one word it would simply be sex. This is one of the sexiest scents I have and I have repurchased many times. To me is smells like fresh clean skin wrapped up in cashmere sheets in the winter. I cannot describe it as anything better and I love it.