Donna Karan Cashmere & Rose Absolu expands the Donna Karan Cashmere Collection with a rose amber Eau de Parfum built around softness, strength, and warmth. The fragrance places rose at the center, then surrounds it with fruit, floral, musk, wood, and amber notes.
FRAGRANCES
Cashmere & Rose Absolu begins with the idea of a woman’s layers. Donna Karan frames the fragrance through contrast, with softness and strength shaping the concept. Rose leads the composition, yet the scent moves beyond a simple romantic reading. It presents rose with brightness, depth, and warmth, creating a fragrance that feels modern and composed.
The top notes open with Italian Mandarin, Raspberry, and Ginger Blossom. Italian Mandarin brings a clear citrus tone, while Raspberry adds a juicy fruit quality. Ginger Blossom introduces a lively floral spice, giving the opening a vibrant lift. These notes set the first impression with energy before the fragrance moves toward its floral heart.
Rose Absolute defines the center of the scent. Donna Karan pairs it with Orange Blossom and Neroli, creating a dewy floral structure with light and texture. Rose gives the fragrance its main identity, while Orange Blossom and Neroli add freshness around it.
The base brings Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber into focus. Musk gives the fragrance a skin-like softness, Sandalwood adds creamy woodiness, and Amber creates a warm finish. As the scent deepens, the rose shifts from bright and fresh into a warmer, more sensual drydown.
Perfumer Gaёl Montero of Givaudan described the fragrance as “a renaissance of the rose,” with a fresh interpretation shaped by fruity floral notes and the warmth of amber, sandalwood, and musk. She describes the scent as youthful in energy, with contemporary sophistication. Her quote reflects the main direction of Cashmere & Rose Absolu: a rose fragrance built through brightness, floral texture, and a warm finish.
The bottle design connects the scent to the tactile language of the Cashmere Collection. Donna Karan shapes the bottle with a sculpted silhouette that suggests fabric in motion and recalls the feeling of cashmere on skin. The Donna Karan logo appears debossed on the neck as a subtle detail.
The packaging continues the same visual direction. A reusable canister opens from the top and reveals the bottle inside. Its dark exterior features asymmetrical gold accents, with inspiration drawn from the drape of a Donna Karan dress.
