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Cashmere Mist and Vanilla Skin

What matters most to you?

Your answers sharpen what we pick for you.

Donna KaranCashmere MistSmelled it?
PhlurVanilla SkinSmelled it?

How they smell

What do they smell like?

Cashmere Mist smells of powder, clean soap and warm skin; Vanilla Skin smells of vanilla, burnt sugar and campfire smoke.

Cashmere Mistpowder · clean soap · warm skin · soft
Vanilla Skinvanilla · burnt sugar · campfire smoke · warm · sweet

Wearers who know both say

“It smells very similar to Phlur vanilla skin which comes in a body spray and is much more affordable.”

Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025

How they wear

Which lasts longest?

Both last longest: a work day.

Cashmere MistA work day 6–9 hours
Vanilla SkinA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Vanilla Skin carries furthest: someone beside you.

Cashmere MistOnly up close close to the skin
Vanilla SkinSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Cashmere Mist: the office and every day; Vanilla Skin: every day, in fall and winter.

Cashmere MistOfficeEvery day
Vanilla SkinEvery dayFallWinter

Cost, and who they suit

Which costs least to wear?

Cashmere Mist, at about 13¢ a spray. Vanilla Skin costs about twice as much.

Cashmere Mist13¢ a spray $130 for 100 ml
Vanilla Skin20¢ a spray $99 for 50 ml

Who do they suit?

Cashmere Mist suits older women; Vanilla Skin suits men and women of any age.

Cashmere MistOlder women
Vanilla SkinMen and women of any age

Which would you reach for?