Donna Karan Cashmere & Vanilla Essence was launched in 2025 as part of an expansion of their Cashmere collection. An oriental vanilla fragrance for women, it has notes of pink pepper, apple, violet, jasmine, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Donna Karan Cashmere & Vanilla Essence is an eau de parfum, edp.
From the brand - "From the Donna Karan Cashmere Collection. Cashmere & Vanilla Essence is an alluring gourmand musk fragrance inspired by the layers of a woman. The scent opens with a burst of sparkling pink pepper and apple, highlighting the sweet, fruity notes of vanilla. A floral heart of violet and jasmine blooms, evoking a sense of femininity. The scent finishes with a warm embrace of rich vanilla bean, creamy sandalwood, and golden amber, creating an addicting blend of musk and gourmand notes."
Fragrantica - "This fragrance is a touch sweeter than Vanilla Skin, yet it delivers a performance reminiscent of the previously mentioned body mist. Its scent is delicately soft and subtly inviting."
Fragrantica - "Having experience with three Donna Karan Cashmere fragrances, I've observed a consistent foundation of cashmere wood that elegantly enhances the floral notes. This particular fragrance opens with an unexpected, yet intriguing, fruity accord of crisp green apple slices and tart berries. The initial berry note possesses a slightly bitter, almost medicinal quality, as my wife aptly described it. However, upon dry down, the vanilla emerges, revealing notes of rum and a subtle cotton candy sweetness. The fragrance culminates in a velvety, fruity, and comforting wood accord, a signature characteristic of the DK Cashmere line that, in my opinion, lends itself particularly well to evening wear or cooler weather."
Fragrantica - "This is a grown vanilla; imagine Bare Vanilla / Vanilla 28 merged with a bit of Vanilla Planifolia by Guerlain. It is a definite love."
