La Rive Cashmere
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is iris and vanilla. The heart brings caramel and heliotrope. On the skin it settles into musk and benzoin. Overall it smells powdery and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cashmere notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at La Rive Cashmere
Cashmere is made by La Rive.
Who will like Cashmere
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by vanilla and caramel. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and vanilla smells and notes like caramel and musk. Less obvious notes include jasmine.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex and Nobile 1942 Levante.
Other La Rive perfumes
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Black Creek, Donna and Absolute Sport unisex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Nobile 1942 Levante.
Cashmere for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Cashmere, try these
Similar picks to try: Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (6 shared notes), Nobile 1942 Levante (5 shared notes) and Mugler A*Men (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
Questions people ask
Does Cashmere last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Cashmere?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.