Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo: released in 2024, woody, vanilla and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance — 83% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance | 83% | about $20 (236 ml) | 4h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods | 80% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Snif Vanilla Vice | 79% | about $55 (+22%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette | 76% | about $65* (+44%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | French Avenue Axis | 84% | about $30 (−33%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a similar warm, balsamic vanilla profile that mirrors the comforting woody sweetness found in Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo.
It shares its vanilla, woody and powdery accords with Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 720 community ratings.
Shares a prominent woody-vanilla character that evokes the same cozy, resinous atmosphere as the reference scent.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,283 community ratings.
Provides a sweet, creamy vanilla experience that sits in the same family as the woody-amber notes of Cashmere & Palo Santo.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 730 community ratings.
Leans into a deep, resinous vanilla and woody base that feels reminiscent of the balsamic qualities in the reference.
It shares its amber, vanilla and balsamic accords with Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6,171 community ratings.
Captures a similar balance of woods and sweet resins, offering a comparable depth to the reference fragrance at a lower price point.
It shares its amber, woody and vanilla accords with Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 77 community ratings.
The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo.
French Avenue Axis, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo.
French Avenue Axis, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance saves you about $40 a year against Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Axis comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Donna Karan Cashmere & Palo Santo notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-08-31.