Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Aldehydic
95%
Musky
83%
Citrus
80%
Sweet
80%
Yellow Floral
77%
Fresh
75%
Powdery
69%
Floral
69%
Vanilla
62%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Aldehydic, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Aldehydic, Musky, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Aldehydic, Musky, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Cashmere AurabyDonna Karanis a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.Cashmere Aurawas launched in 2016. Top notes are Aldehydes and Orange Oil; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Acácia and Cassis; base notes are Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vanilla.The new Donna Karan fragrance Cashmere Aura comes out in June 2016 as a new edition of the Cashmere Mist collection (the original is from 1994). Cashmere Aura "reveals the light of a woman," made for a confident person, conjuring the atmosphere of the Mediterranean on the French Riviera.The scent is a shimmering blend of citruses, delicate flowers and blonde woods. It opens with sparkling aldehydes and orange oil which form an introduction to the floral heart of ylang-ylang, acacia absolute and blackcurrant bud. Musk, blonde woods and vanilla end the composition.The face of the collection is model Andreea Diaconu. The fragrance is available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Cashmere Aura office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.