NutmegOpens with
White PepperHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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Donna Karan · Sold as feminine
Black Cashmere
The coziness of wrapping yourself in a luxurious cashmere shawl on a brisk evening, with the scent of warm spices in the air.
Smells likecashmere
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Black CashmereMid-range · $40–100
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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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Black Cashmere, Donna Karan
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Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Mexico City to the Fragrance Foundation Hall of FameRodrigo Flores-Roux, born and raised in Mexico City, studied biology before moving to France at 20 in 1989 to attend ISIPCA in Versailles, interning along the way with Jean-Claude Ellena.
Designer Donna Karan
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A community favourite: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 11%.