My New Winter Fragrance:Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist Luxe

Do you change your perfume with the seasons? Fragrance is a crucial part of my winter survival kit. It brightens my mood and distracts from the cold, harsh reality. Now that the dark days are here again, I'm ready to switch from a light, summery scent to something warmer, richer, more comforting. My current fave is Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist Luxe Edition Eau De Parfum Spray Fragrance. It's sooooo gorgeous!! 

The literature says it evokes the feeling of pure cashmere against bare skin--a luxury I've never experienced. Still, the fragrance does make you feel pampered. It contains two of my favourite scents, amber and vanilla, which add  warmth and depth without being too strong or overpowering. Three people have commented so far on how nice the fragrance smells on me; that hasn't happened for ages, so I know this is keeper. 


I once interviewed a 'nose', (the official name for a professional perfumer), who told me that during winter he sprayed his curtains with amber fragrance to scent his home. How opulent! I tried it (just one spritz is enough) and now my bedroom feels like a 'boudoir', the perfect setting in which to hibernate.

 

1.7-oz. Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Luxe Edition EDP Spray Fragrance, $72.00 is available at Sephora.com and Holtrenfrew.com.