Cashmere Rose

Scent Breakdown

Cashmere Rose kicks off with a blast of candied apple, think green Jolly Rancher with a shaving cream accord underneath. The ginger is dialed back, thankfully preventing it from becoming a spicy mess, but the bergamot is MIA. The heart is where it somewhat mimics the Y DNA, offering a vague aromatic quality from the sage and juniper, but they're fighting against a potent, almost soapy geranium. The original's crisp freshness is replaced by a cloying sweetness. Drydown leans heavily on amberwood – that scratchy, synthetic wood note – alongside a powdery tonka bean that gives it a slightly suffocating feel. The cedar is nearly undetectable, buried under the sweet and woody avalanche.

Longevity & Projection

On my skin, Cashmere Rose lasts a solid 5 hours, but projection is moderate at best, barely extending beyond arm's length after the first hour. I wore it to the office, where it drew no compliments, and to the gym, where it felt oddly out of place mixing with sweat. I tested it on fabric as well, the amberwood lasted a full 24 hours!

To Buy or Not to Buy?

This one is best suited for cooler spring days or maybe early fall. I wouldn’t recommend it for hot weather; the sweetness could become overwhelming. Casual settings are preferable – running errands, grabbing coffee – places where you don't need to make a grand statement. It’s a daytime fragrance, leaning youthful and a little playful, but ultimately missing the mark on sophistication.