Max Mara 2008 EDP

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Kashmina Touch

by Olivier Cresp

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Max Mara Kashmina Touch is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Olivier Cresp. Kashmina Touch opens with Amaretto and Lemon, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Bitter Orange, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, and Cedar. Max Mara's Kashmina Touch carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Kashmina Touch is a divisive, nostalgic throwback. Some find it a comforting, woody masterpiece, while others dismiss its elusive nature and poor lasting power as a flat, uninspired miss.
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  • Subtle
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Kashmina Touch Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Amaretto57%
Lemon43%
Heartas listed
Bitter Orange57%
Floral Notes43%
Baseas listed
Cashmere Wood41%
Cedar33%
Musk25%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its low sillage and comforting woody-musk profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as many reviews suggest. The subtle nature means it wouldn't overpower on a date, but its lack of projection makes it less suitable for formal events where a statement might be desired.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a fleeting boozy amaretto and bright lemon, quickly settling into a dry, woody heart. Cashmere wood and cedar dominate, softened by musky undertones and a hint of bitter orange. It's a subtle, close-wearing scent, less about overt sweetness and more about quiet, earthy sophistication.

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