For Women
A dark, spicy-woody fragrance that weaves together incense, amber, and rich woods for an opulent and mysterious aura.

Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Nutmeg · Saffron · Olibanum
Heart Notes: White Pepper · Rose · Cloves
Base Notes: Woody Notes · Amber · Patchouli · Vanilla · Olibanum

Scent Story
Black Cashmere opens with warm, exotic spices—nutmeg and saffron casting a rich, golden glow, softened slightly by the smoky resinous tone of olibanum. In the heart, pepper and rose bring tension and floral depth, with cloves adding warmth and complexity. The dry-down opens into a lavish base of woods and amber, rounded by patchouli and a whisper of vanilla—luxurious, enveloping, and long-lasting.

Wearability & Lifestyle
Best suited for evening wear or cooler weather—late fall, winter or crisp nights. Perfect for formal events, intimate dinners, or any occasion when you want something that feels indulgent and confident. Pairs beautifully with dark fabrics, elegant silhouettes, leather accents, or cozy textures.

Quick Specs
Brand: Donna Karan
Fragrance Type: Eau de Parfum
Launch Year: 2002
Fragrance Family: Oriental · Spicy · Woody
Recommended Use: Evening / Night · Fall-Winter · Statement Feminine Mood

Why You’ll Love It
You’ll love Black Cashmere because it delivers warmth and richness without being overbearing. It’s spicy yet smooth, luxurious yet wearable—a scent that invites compliments and leaves a memorable trail.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Black Cashmere by Donna Karan smell like?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan smells dark, spicy, woody, and warm with nutmeg, saffron, and olibanum opening into white pepper, rose, and cloves before settling into amber, patchouli, vanilla, and woody notes.

Is Black Cashmere by Donna Karan an Oriental Spicy Woody fragrance?
Yes. Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is an Oriental Spicy Woody fragrance with nutmeg, saffron, olibanum, white pepper, rose, cloves, amber, patchouli, vanilla, and rich woody notes.

When is the best time to wear Black Cashmere by Donna Karan?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is best for evenings, nights out, fall, winter, cool weather, formal events, intimate dinners, and elegant occasions when you want a warm luxurious mood.

Who would enjoy Black Cashmere by Donna Karan?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is ideal for women who enjoy rich spicy fragrances with saffron, nutmeg, rose, cloves, amber, patchouli, vanilla, and smoky woody notes.

Does Black Cashmere by Donna Karan last long?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan typically lasts about 7 to 10 hours on most wearers, depending on skin chemistry, application, and environment. Notes such as amber, patchouli, vanilla, and woody accords help the fragrance leave a warm spicy oriental trail.

Is Black Cashmere by Donna Karan good for everyday wear?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan can be worn daily by women who enjoy bold warm scents, though its saffron, cloves, amber, patchouli, and incense make it especially suited for evenings and cooler weather.

Is Black Cashmere by Donna Karan more spicy or woody?
Black Cashmere by Donna Karan opens more spicy with nutmeg, saffron, and olibanum, then becomes more woody as amber, patchouli, and woody notes develop in the dry down.

Is Black Cashmere by Donna Karan authentic and recognizable?
Yes. Black Cashmere by Donna Karan is recognizable for its nutmeg, saffron, olibanum, white pepper, rose, cloves, amber, patchouli, vanilla, and woody structure.