Pink PepperOpens with
VioletHeart
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Arielle Le BeauThe nose · 3 fragrances · also made Beach Skin (2025)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Donna Karan · Sold as feminine
Cashmere & Vanilla Essence
The cozy intimacy of curling up in a plush armchair by a crackling fireplace, where the air is filled with the scent of warm vanilla and soft florals.
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Cashmere & Vanilla EssenceMid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for less005 Feels Like Winter · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025, Cashmere & Vanilla Essence by Donna Karan is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women crafted by perfumer Arielle Le Beau. The composition opens with a fresh and spicy note of pink pepper, followed by the sweetness of apple and violet. At its heart, jasmine adds a floral touch before settling into a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, and amber. This scent is designed to feel like an enveloping hug, combining the comfort of cashmere with the richness of vanilla.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for an intimate, close-to-skin warmth. The vanilla base will bloom gradually over time, so don't be afraid to layer it lightly throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Cashmere & Vanilla Essence, Donna Karan
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Arielle Le Beau
Arielle Le Beau, whose father worked at Estée Lauder, grew up immersed in fragrance and cosmetics.
Designer Donna Karan
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 3%.