Cashmere Mist
Eau de Toilette
DKNY
Statement
Nicholas Calderone
From available credits, Calderone’s style leans toward elegant, soft yet long-lasting compositions that translate well from ancillary products to fine fragrance, as seen with Cashmere Mist. His work spans feminine florals like Ralph Lauren Lauren and Oscar de la Renta Volupté and refined masculine structures such as Estée Lauder Lauder for Men, often balancing comfort-focused notes with a polished, department-store-ready profile.
About
Nicholas Calderone is an American perfumer who has worked for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), creating fragrances for major fashion and beauty houses. He is best known for composing Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette, which originated as a scent for bath and body ancillaries before being launched as a standalone perfume and later celebrated with a 20th‑anniversary documentary highlighting his role. Calderone’s portfolio includes Ralph Lauren Lauren (co-credited), Oscar de la Renta Volupté (created with Sophia Grojsman and launched in 1992 with Sanofi Beauté holding worldwide marketing rights), Estée Lauder Lauder for Men, and Liz Claiborne’s namesake fragrance.
Notable Creations
- Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette
- Ralph Lauren Lauren
- Oscar de la Renta Volupté
- Estée Lauder Lauder for Men
- Liz Claiborne (original)
Training
IFF
