Bad Boy by Carolina Herrera

This doesn’t smell like Axe Chocolate; people have their reality rather distorted. I compared it and there’s nothing alike; Axe smells heavily of chocolate, whereas this is rich bergamot chocolate, sometimes even fresh, but it remains a party, night, or cold-weather scent.

It was a blind buy and I find that synthetic cocoa note quite delightful. It can be worn in cold climates or even spring days. A good perfume, attractive to women, though as one comment states, for a little more there are better sweet alternatives.

I’m not a fan of sweet, chocolate, or vanilla perfumes, but this one is really good, an 8 out of 10. It’s one of those women adore; sweet, sexy, and they want to inhale the scent repeatedly. It’s sweet but not cloying, nothing like the overwhelming sweetness of One Million; this CH is well-balanced. The pepper and citrus help make it aromatic and spicy, which is appreciated by those who don’t like sweet fragrances, similar to Halloween X which is a warm, sweet coffee scent but spiced. These are 80% sweet fragrances with that 20% spice that makes them more wearable, although it remains warm and doesn’t suit hot weather. At first, I didn’t like it due to my preference for other scents, not because it’s bad, but comparing it to other sweet ones now, I’m satisfied to have it and use it little by little, learning to enjoy it when I wear it. It’s good to give other scent types a chance and recognise when they are good.

I love this fragrance; it fascinates me. It was one of the first I owned and I’d definitely buy it again. If this fragrance were a woman, she’d be China Suárez, because she’s stunning but 99% of the planet has had her. Thanks CH for creating such a masterpiece. Le Parfum might beat it, but well, one must write more reviews to seem like a serious critic. 9.5/10. Sex guaranteed.

Definitely, I’m not a fan of this type of aroma and I’ve really tried hard. All the designer ones attempting to have cocoa or something sweet/warm smell hypersynthetic to me. I don’t think it’s the perfume’s fault, but rather my nose and my olfactory experiences. I say, it doesn’t smell bad, but to my nose, it doesn’t quite fit; it feels like a very strange smell, although I admit this is the one that has come closest to pleasing me. These aromas still remind me of foamy scents, although this is the one with the least of that tendency because the cocoa comes out quite a bit in the drydown. What it did confirm is that Cobalt has this DNA in about 40-50%, but I do like Cobalt for the fresh twist it offers.

My first perfume. Worth starting a collection with, but it’s already worn out. I wouldn’t recommend it if you already own others from Carolina Herrera or other houses.

A classic that doesn’t disappoint; smells delicious upon application and dry down. I see it as ideal for cold climates and evenings; girls love it. You’ll smell rich, yes, but regarding longevity: until someone tells you the whole room smells like you, you won’t feel anything.

Carolina Herrera’s Bad Boy is simple, with common notes that I doubt anyone won’t like, but that’s what makes a good perfume. I really like the cocoa note; it feels very warm but not intrusive. When I ask friends or my girlfriend, the answer is a ‘meh’: it’s okay, not bad; it remains one of my favourites from CH, alongside 212 Sexy and Bad Boy Le Parfum. It’s youthful, versatile and suitable for everything, although I rule it out on hot days because it’s a bit warm. I give it a 7/10. I recommend it blindly, but I reiterate: its scent is present in many fragrances and loses originality. Anyway, it’s a great perfume, I have it in my collection and I love it.

A good scent without complications; it doesn’t reach being intrusive and has a good evolution from pepper to cocoa and tonka. I feel it’s still youthful; although it doesn’t last long on me, it’s brilliant.

It’s a safe bet, easy to wear, and works equally well for day and night. It follows the trend of warm, sweet, and spicy scents, clearly targeting young men. The trail is moderate with an average longevity of 4-5 hours, featuring a sweet smell reminiscent of bitter chocolate. It’s very mass-produced, but for a reason: it does its job perfectly.

A reliable choice for the young. It’s not olfactively complex, but very pleasant for any nose on informal night outings. I’ve received many compliments with this fragrance.

Versatile, nothing more: citrusy and spicy, another run-of-the-mill scent. It has nothing different or innovative, moderate longevity, and projection no more than the first hour. A boring perfume.

I don’t know why it gets so much hate; it’s incredible and one of my favourites. The only issue is that I’ve heard it a lot on the street in clubs and bars; even my cousin wears it, so I have good reference points. On skin, it lasts 7-8 hours without problems and on clothes until I wash it. The trail and projection are heavy: freshly sprayed it reaches 2 metres, drops to 1 metre after 2 hours but still projects strongly, and by 4 hours it’s just a personal bubble. Performance is more than sufficient, perfect for dates or clubbing. Only for autumn-winter and evening.

Excellent fragrance, a safe purchase if you’re young and want to smell good. It doesn’t aim to be extremely complex, just a pleasant scent that generates compliments, and it delivers. The tonka bean and sweet cocoa stand out, giving a chocolate cookie effect, with a touch of cedar that makes it masculine. The opening is very peppery, then the tonka and cocoa with cedar arrive in the base; the first hours project well (1-2 hours), afterwards the trail is subtle but pleasant and almost edible. Ideal for cold climates, smells delicious on clothes, and sticks with physical contact. Although it’s a ‘common’ scent, it’s not as common as the blues, so it’s more memorable if it sticks to you. Totally recommended.