Black Cashmere
“Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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A community favourite — a fresh spicy, woody composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2002, Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is a fragrance that marries the luxurious feel of cashmere with an intriguing blend of fresh and warm spices. Created by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, it opens with nutmeg and saffron, adding a subtle metallic note to the mix. The heart introduces woody notes and rose, while the base settles into amber and patchouli, creating a warm and enveloping finish. This composition is designed for those who appreciate understated elegance and sophistication.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance sparingly; the rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom. It reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, so one or two sprays will do. Ideal for evenings when you want a subtle yet sophisticated scent.
Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances
Designer Donna Karan
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The story behind the bottle.
The coziness of wrapping yourself in a luxurious cashmere shawl on a brisk evening, with the scent of warm spices in the air.
Fig. 01 — Black Cashmere, Donna Karan
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