The Velvety Allure of Cashmeran

My little secret for working with this miraculous molecule

I just love the unique and versatile scent of cashmeran! With its warm, velvety, spicy, camphoraceous, and woody aroma, cashmeran can enhance pretty much any fragrance note or blend.

Many popular perfumes contain cashmeran, but some examples are:

• Alien by Thierry Mugler — Cashmeran contributes to its unique oddness along with jasmine and amber notes
• Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 — Showcases cashmeran as the single note
• Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir — Cashmeran amplifies the musky and floral facets

I always get a kick out of seeing people’s excited reactions when I let someone new to perfumery take a whiff of a scent strip soaked in pure cashmeran. They’re invariably captivated by its rich, smooth character.

Cashmeran really works its magic when used in perfume compositions. It can give floral scents more depth and a luxurious, velvety texture. A touch of cashmeran spices up musky blends. It binds together woody notes seamlessly and pairs beautifully with molecules like Vertofix Coeur and Vetiveryl Acetate. Although its use is limited to only 3.8% in fine fragrances by industry regulations, that’s enough cashmeran to impart its unmistakable presence.

Through trial and error, I’ve learned that cashmeran tends to lose about half its scent impact in a fragrance mix during the first two weeks of blending. To compensate, I always add about twice as much cashmeran to a formula than I initially think is needed. After letting the perfume mature, the subjective cashmeran level ends up just right, lending its trademark richness without overpowering the composition.

So the next time you catch a whiff of that luxurious velvety scent of cashmeran in a fragrance, take a moment to appreciate this fascinating and versatile aroma chemical that brings a little magic to a perfumer’s palette. Its beguiling character will continue to entrance and delight!