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Dior The Cachemire fragrance
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Dior The Cachemire

EDP Unisex · 2018 · by François Demachy
7.0 /10

Dior The Cachemire scores 7/10 for longevity and performs best in Warm & Dry conditions.

Best in Warm & Dry 7/10 longevity
From USD 380–500From EUR 350–460From GBP 300–395From PKR 80,000–110,000From AED 1,300–1,800From INR 31,540–41,500From SAR 1,425–1,875
7 Longevity
6 Sillage
8 Versatility
6 Value
8 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Green Tea Floral Musky
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileGreenTeaFloralMuskyWoodyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Office Casual
Seasons
Spring Summer Fall

Climate Performance

Avg 8 / 10
Extreme Heat
7/10
Good
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
8/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
9/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
7/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A serene and comforting fragrance from Dior's Privee Collection, evoking the soft touch of cashmere through elegant tea and floral notes.

How It Wears

Its clean, fresh tea profile makes it an exquisite choice for hot weather and professional settings.

How It Compares

Versus other luxury tea-based fragrances for a refined, understated elegance.

The Controversy

Some find it too subtle or light for a niche offering, especially given the price point.

Why Dior The Cachemire Has a Following

Certain fragrances build reputations quietly, through consistent word of mouth rather than advertising spend. Dior The Cachemire is that kind of fragrance — an EDP from Dior with a Green, Tea, Floral, Musky, Woody composition that has earned serious advocates in fragrance communities worldwide. Here is why, in scores rather than superlatives.

A serene and comforting fragrance from Dior's Privee Collection, evoking the soft touch of cashmere through elegant tea and floral notes.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Dior The Cachemire opens with White Tea and Mate — the first impression as it hits the skin. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Rose and Osmanthus. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Musk and Woody Notes.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Green, Tea, Floral, Musky, Woody — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (7/10): Dior The Cachemire delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (6/10): Dior The Cachemire projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Dior The Cachemire is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (6/10): Pricing at around $380 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Climate Performance: Where Dior The Cachemire Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Dior The Cachemire does best in warm & dry (Lahore, Los Angeles) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its clean, fresh tea profile makes it an exquisite choice for hot weather and professional settings.

Look at what it is built from and the score makes sense: Musk is among the materials least disturbed by heat and humidity.

Its average across all five zones is 8/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Dior The Cachemire is best suited to Daily, Office, Casual. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Dior The Cachemire performs best in Spring, Summer, Fall. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Versus other luxury tea-based fragrances for a refined, understated elegance.

What Dior The Cachemire Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Dior The Cachemire sits at $380–$500. That places it firmly in luxury territory — a considered purchase competing with the top tier of niche and designer-exclusive releases.

Regional pricing: PKR 80,000–110,000 in Pakistan, AED 1,300–1,800 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Dior Boutiques, Luxury Department Stores. GCC/UAE: Dior Boutiques, Sephora, Harvey Nichols. Pakistan: Dior Boutiques, Select High-End Retailers.

Verdict

Dior The Cachemire earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 7/10 puts Dior The Cachemire in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find it too subtle or light for a niche offering, especially given the price point.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Dior The Cachemire last?

Dior The Cachemire has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Dior The Cachemire worth the price?

At around $380, Dior The Cachemire by Dior is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does Dior The Cachemire smell like?

Dior The Cachemire is characterised by Green, Tea, Floral, Musky, Woody accords. Opening with White Tea and Mate, the heart revolves around Rose and Osmanthus, settling into a base of Musk and Woody Notes.

Is Dior The Cachemire good for hot or humid weather?

Dior The Cachemire performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

Is Dior The Cachemire for men or women?

Dior The Cachemire is marketed as a Unisex fragrance. In practice, its character is better defined by its composition than by any marketing category.