Cashmere Mist Pearl Essence

Blind purchase for me because I was in love with Liquid Cashmere, admired the original Cashmere Mist, and thought this one might be good too. It was a decent price. Oh wowsers! Once I smelled this, Liquid Cashmere came off of my "want" list because this hit all the areas that I loved in LC. Granted, this one is less complex, but it's that stunningly gorgeous smooth velvet (cashmere?) sense that I get from both. I immediately am washed over by a brilliantly blended softness of delicate (but not fruity-sugary-sweet) musk and flowers. I've had some recent fragrances become overwhelming in the woods at the drydown, but not Pearl! No Sir, she keeps that lovely softness and femininity throughout with the sandalwood just holding her up. This is the one scent I've bought recently (and I've bought a lot) that I've had multiple people (family, because I was testing it at home at the time) react enthusiastically. And these were mostly young 20-somethings (nieces and nephews and significant others) who were hanging out at my house. So this is most certainly NOT an overly mature scent. It's so soft that it seems appropriate for every occasion, but the silage and longevity is very good so that it is also backs up its beauty with a little brawn. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous.

Wow i love this scent...such delicious sandalwood.....i just feel good wearing it. others notice it even though i cant smell it heavily on myself and everyone is like "wow you smell wonderful" lol -very good stuff. just wish it was sold in a bigger bottle...it is expensive..but luxurious.

Cashmere Mist Pearl Essence is quietly ethereal, like a ballet dancer a few decades past her prime, who continues to carry herself with supple poise and grace. On my skin, it's a musky floral panna cotta: a lusciously creamy blend of soft, delicate jasmine and milky, mousse-like richness. It's not sweet; that's not vanilla in the mix. But there's a warmth and coziness that has a delicious, edible quality that really fascinates. Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang are those two musicians on my playlist whom I secretly enjoy, while insisting to others that I dislike their genre. A fragrance that makes me admire florals is enchanting, and Cashmere Mist Pearl Essence is some kind of magic.

This lasts for hours on my skin. I occasionally wear it to bed, as it is a soft, warm fragrance, and I can always smell it still on my wrists when I wake up several hours later. At that point, it is entirely sandalwood and musk, the floral notes having faded away overnight. When I first spray it, the neroli is in the forefront, then the ylang-ylang. There is a heavy sweetness that I think comes from the tiare and jasmine notes combined; I can't really sense them separately. I like Pearl Essence a lot but I have to be in the mood for it; and I only wear it at home. No particular reason for that, but it's not really "me" in my daytime/workday persona!

I have tried this one twice now, and the more I try it the more I like it. I haven't really liked the original Cashmere much, I find it too powdery but this one has that extra punch from the flowers, the musk and the sandalwood. I happen to like all of the listed notes so I guess I shouldn't be surprised I like this. To me it smells feminine but classy. I think it's also more suited to slightly older women than for teens or twenty-somethings. A lovely perfume to wear to work or for casual evenings out.