Cashmere & Rose Absolu
“Cashmere & Rose Absolu by Donna Karan is a Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a rose, musky composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Gaël Montero crafted Cashmere & Rose Absolu for Donna Karan in 2026, blending the softness of cashmere with the depth of rose. The composition opens with a bright burst of Italian Mandarin and Raspberry before settling into the heart of Rose, where it meets Sandalwood, Musk, and Amber. This fragrance is neither overly sweet nor overpowering; instead, it creates an inviting warmth that feels like wrapping oneself in a luxurious cashmere shawl.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Cashmere & Rose Absolu sparingly at first; it blooms beautifully on skin over time. The fruity top notes are fleeting but make way for a warm and enveloping base that lasts well into the evening.
Gaël Montero
Founding perfumer · 26 fragrances
Of French-Spanish heritage and raised in Madrid, Gaël Montero studied perfumery at Montpellier University and was mentored by perfumer Jordi Fernandez in Barcelona. After working as a Perfumer Assistant at Procter & Gamble, he joined Givaudan's Perfumery School in Paris, rising from lab assistant to junior perfumer, and now works as a perfumer for Memo Paris, based in Dubai.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet comfort of a well-lit office as the day winds down, where the crisp notes of citrus and fruit blend seamlessly into the rich, comforting base.
Fig. 01 — Cashmere & Rose Absolu, Donna Karan
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