DKNY 1994 EDT

F ££ Statement

Cashmere Mist

by Nicholas Calderone

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DKNY Cashmere Mist is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Nicholas Calderone. Cashmere Mist opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Suede, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. DKNY's Cashmere Mist carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. For some, it's a comforting hug in a bottle, pure clean luxury. For others, it's a screechy, plastic-smelling scrubber that evokes cleaning products or grandma's stinky armpits. Try before you buy, obviously.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and skin-scent nature make it highly appropriate for the office and casual wear, as many reviews highlight its non-offensive quality. While some find it sexy for a date, its clean, comforting vibe isn't universally seen as a romantic powerhouse. It's generally too subtle for formal events and completely unsuitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cashmere Mist opens with a transient, sharp citrus kick of bergamot that quickly gives way to a soft, enveloping blend. Heart notes of lily of the valley and jasmine introduce a subtle white floral air, almost immediately softened by a powdery suede. The base blooms into a musky, woody warmth, with creamy sandalwood and cashmere wood, rounded out by amber and vanilla. It’s an intimate, skin-like scent, often described as clean and cozy.

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