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Les Matières Confidentielles

Eau de Cashmere Guerlain 2014

7.7 / 10 239 Ratings

A popular perfume by Guerlain for women and men, released in 2014. The scent is powdery-floral. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Powdery

Floral

Fresh

Sweet

Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Mandarin orange

Heart Notes

Iris

Lavender

Base Notes

Musk

Vetiver

Cedar

Ratings

Scent

7.7239 Ratings

Longevity

6.5181 Ratings

Sillage

5.8185 Ratings

Bottle

8.2181 Ratings

Value for money

5.960 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 10/18/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance was created for perfuming sweaters.

The fragrance is part of the Les Matières Confidentielles collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015) by Prada

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Iris de Syracuse

Jil (2009)

Eau de Lingerie

Mon Bouquet Blanc

Cashmere Haze

Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/15/2016

5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Fluxit
83 Reviews

Fluxit

Very helpful Review 4

Fabric Softener

"Mr. Guerlain, what a stroke of genius! A scent that makes laundry smell worse than before, that's a completely new and rather brave invention!"
Like this, a fan of of Eau de Cashmere could praise the fragrance if he was limited to know only its first 30 seconds of the head note. What appears here after powdery-sweet seconds is a green, frowsty scent with a an acidity that doesn't belong to any clothes, in particular not to make them appear soft and cozy. As an impatient perfume tester, I was close to putting this sample mentally and physically into the No-go-list (and box respectively) when the notes suddenly vanished, only noticeable close to the the skin. Interesting - a clothing scent that you can barely make out?
But then, the base appears, constant and persistent after minute three: Snuggly warm, soft clean, beautiful. This wasn't just a fragrance made for sweaters, but left me comfortable within my own skin! Not exactly what people casually call a pantydropper, even the sweater you'd have to take off yourself, but it would certainly get you a "darling, I kept the sweater, it smelled so nicely of you" text message. No gourmand territory, yet delicious.

Well, and then I messed up: Fascinated by the metamorphosis in the beginning with its surprising scent gap, I overdosed the cashmere water. After 15+ hours it still grins at me arduously, defying multiple washings with the tenacity of a pink synthetic fabric softener and a sillage that reminds me over days of my dosage mistake. For a fair review's sake, I - unwillingly - applied a small amount again to remind me of the initial, positive impression. But it's undoable, this door has been closed, the scent is dead for me. Of the original 8 points I downgrade to 5, wishing for a 1 that wouldn't do Guerlain justice, rather my own stupidity.

I can't remember the last time I used a fabric softener, but after this experience, I think I'll refrain from using one in the future. Ever.

07/05/2016

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Sweetsmell75
210 Reviews

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Sweetsmell75

Top Review 40

A Feel-Good Fragrance!

Since my time with perfumes, I have discovered several Guerlains, and I found most of them extremely appealing. Recently, I came across something in the Souk... Eau de Cashmere... never heard of this fragrance before... quickly checked the fragrance pyramid... inquired and negotiated a swap. Thanks to the lovely Parfuma.
Afterwards, I read more closely and realized it is a pull fragrance. Great... just skimmed through the comments... fabric softener... oh dear... please no!

Today, the swap package arrived... nervously unpacked, sprayed, and I was pleasantly surprised :)
The first test was, of course, on the skin. I don't really believe in scenting scarves, sweaters, etc. After all, if that's the case, why even use perfume, or do you want to smell like a perfume parrot? Nope!

Regarding the scent on the skin:
Eau de Cashmere starts very fresh-citrusy with bergamot and a slightly tart mandarin. A delicate hint of lavender and iris flowers joins in. It smells powdery and slightly sweet from the wrist.
With cedarwood (the cedar doesn't bother me here) and light vetiver, it moves into the base.
The beautiful Guerlain musk must not be missing. It perfectly rounds off this fine feel-good fragrance.
Harmony from beginning to end... never too sweet, lightly spicy-woody, never harsh. Just right!
Wearable at any time of day or night! Cuddle time, bedtime, work time... so it’s a year-round go-to :)
The longevity... not exactly assessable yet, but since this afternoon at 4, it has been consistently strong. Eau de Cashmere exudes a delicate scent aura. The fragrance is not loud, but belongs to the quiet scents that are still perceived.
The bottle... really beautiful, romantic, and fitting for the fragrance.
Unisex? I would say yes if "man" likes it sweet.

Test on pillow and T-shirt:
elegant fabric softener... not worth mentioning further ;)

Conclusion:
A feel-good fragrance... develops beautifully on the skin. Harmony from beginning to end.
This refers to the skin test :) ... and results in... I am so glad I discovered Eau de Cashmere and recommend it for testing!

Oh yes... there’s a little secret about the fragrance that I don’t want to withhold from you... I just copied this part ;)
Found on the Guerlain website:
L'Eau de Cashmere is a new ritual created to underscore your very personal scent. It can be used with all fragrances from the Art & Matière series. L'Eau de Cashmere gives your fragrance a special twist by adding a gentle, woody note that is both enveloping and calming. A true perfumer's secret.
Pssst.... spread the word :)

05/30/2019

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Helena1411
107 Reviews

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Helena1411

Top Review 37

A Highly Successful Correction Fragrance

A day at the desk. More precisely: An unpleasurable day at the desk. A highly unpleasurable day at the desk.
Mountains of corrections. And on top of that, with partly highly unpleasurable results.

My head is buzzing sonorously, my correction hand is cramping around the red pen like a claw, the frown between my eyebrows reaches Mariana Trench depth, and the prevailing gloom there also reaches my peaceful mind.

With each page I read, more questions arise of this kind, whether I had only spoken to the classroom wall, why I had invested hours in a detailed preparation, for what reason I had pointed out topics that would most likely appear in the work,...

Sullenly, I stare at the stacks of papers to be corrected on my right and left sides as well as opposite me, creating the impression that I am building a paper prison for myself.

To regain control of the situation, I arm myself with an oversized coffee mug and, oh well, three spritzes of Guerlain's "Eau de Cashmere," my latest acquisition in the world of perfume.

And back I go to the desk with the highly unpleasurable corrections of my paper imprisonment.
But as I reach for the red pen, a light note of mandarin rises to my nose, reminiscent of the Christmas scent of freshly peeled mandarins. My grip on the red pen tightens, but a little less painfully.
The other hand pulls another highly unpleasurable paper (not that the impression should arise that I lack engagement with the students, that is certainly not the case; I like them immensely, just as I do my profession - rather, I sometimes feel somewhat powerless against the downward spiral of education - but that would lead too far here and can be elaborated on at another time).
From my wrist, after the mandarin entrance, a now powdery-light iris scent emerges, underlined by a slightly herbaceous note of lavender. The lavender is present but not dominating, softened by the delicate blue of the iris.

Immediately, a calming effect sets in. The red pen continues to fly over the white edges of the pages, adorning them with reddish hieroglyphs, but the Mariana Trench on my forehead smooths out a bit, and the hieroglyphs take on a gentler character.

A sip of hot steaming coffee, paired with another gentle glide of my nose along the fragrant wrist.

By now, iris and lavender have settled in cozy companionship, exuding powdery comfort and managing to retain the light fresh-sweet note of mandarin in the background.

Somehow, the towering mountains of paper around me no longer seem so imprisoning; I see airy spaces that allow me to breathe.
Also, the red of the page edges no longer reproaches me so accusatorily for my unfulfilled educational mission, but rather the various red marks wink at me, encouraging both my poor tormented students and my equally tormented self to take things with a bit more ease.

Oh well, one more sniff at the wrist, it’s just too tempting. In the lavender-iris powder scent with a mandarin base, the delicate sweet-sensual creaminess of musk now mingles. Cedar is only detectable in a homeopathic dose, and vetiver not even that for my nose.

And so "Eau de Cashmere" envelops me comfortably, allowing me to feel cozy amidst towers of corrections and red pen marks, surrounding me with comfort and relaxation.

Who knows, maybe I should make this fragrance my correction scent, in the spirit of my students.

12/26/2014

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Matylda
25 Reviews

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Matylda

Top Review 25

Guerlain for Snuggling

Well, I am the first today to want to write about Eau de Cashmere.....ok

First of all, I want to say that I have a great weakness for the House of Guerlain... I find many of their fragrances very successful, very high-quality, and also very "French charming," somehow haute couture in the world of perfume. And also very "compatible" with my skin... :-)

That's why I always feel magically drawn to the new creations from Guerlain.
I tested Eau de Cashmere for a long time and thought for a long time about whether I really wanted it.
As many know, it is a laundry scent that is suitable for scenting scarves and other clothing.
I first smelled it on my skin.
The message from it:
A liquid fairy tale of desire, a liquid cashmere.
It starts lightly fresh with a breeze of bergamot and iris.
But this tiny refreshment disappears in seconds... and here comes what I have longed for so much:
Security and the calm, warm embrace of a precious cashmere blanket.
I see before me a winter landscape with lots of snow and icicles, and in the back a cabin where I can warm up.
I can snuggle into this cozy and wonderful blanket by the fireplace and let the evening fade away in candlelight...
I immediately feel a warmth and close my eyes....

Eau de Cashmere offers all of this on my scarf as well. The scent is just like on my skin.
I am very pleased because I feared it might smell different....

I now have the wonderful cashmere dream with me.
It fits the winter and the evenings by the fireplace... it is not spectacular, it is not complex, it does not need an audience.
But it reliably hugs me and gives me a feeling: Hello, I am home!
And I don’t want to miss that anymore....

01/31/2025

9Scent 5Longevity 6Sillage

Akil
4 Reviews

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Very helpful Review 17

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Looking back - and thankfully this realization didn't come to me only while writing this review - I was a peculiar young man.
I became interested in classic men's wardrobe and the literature of the great Fritz Raddatz at an early age.
Often to the chagrin of my fellow students.
At that time, due to my severely limited budget, I shopped a lot in second-hand stores and built up a high-quality wardrobe.
A fabric that has fascinated me for a long time due to its complex production and great wearing comfort is cashmere.
However, as a student from humble beginnings, this luxury was (initially) denied to me.

A few years later, in 2022, I strolled through the Berlin KaDeWe with my girlfriend and, quite by chance, came across Guerlain's "Eau de Cashmere" - and what can I say: I was olfactorily captivated for the second time in this department store!
Here, a perfumer succeeded in capturing the elegance, warmth, and comfort that I associated with cashmere in a fragrant essence.

I love everything about this scent.

From the citrusy opening with bergamot and mandarin, to the heart of well-balanced iris and dry lavender, to the base note of warm woods, vanilla, and a hint of musk.
"Eau de Cashmere" is luxury and elegance in its purest form.

And so here I sit this evening, wearing a cashmere sweater from Brunello Cucinelli, enveloped in this fantastic scent from Guerlain.
The gentle warmth of the fabric, the fine elegance of the perfume - it is a moment filled with humble satisfaction.
"Eau de Cashmere" is for me not just a fragrance, but a tribute to quality, to durability, and to the quiet yet striking beauty of true elegance.

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