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Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera
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Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1988, this composition was created by Carlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry and Rosendo Mateu. The top notes unfold with honeysuckle, orange blossom, green notes, Brazilian rosewood and bergamot; the heart reveals Indian neroli, jasmine, Spanish jasmine, ylang-ylang, narcissus, honeysuckle, hyacinth and valley lily (snowdrop); while the base notes settle on civet, musk, amber, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar.
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Salida
Apricot
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Corazón
Indian Tuberose
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Base
civet
Comunidad
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- Positivo 73%
- Negativo 23%
- Neutral 4.0%
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It’s a monster among monsters in terms of longevity and projection. It’s a basic classic in any collection worth its salt, an 80s/90s white floral from the books. It’s brilliant what it projects and how it stays on skin and clothes. It’s the champion of Carolina Herrera, far removed from what you smell today within this brand. Its performance should be emulated by their new additions. But: I can’t handle it. I love the scent and it earns me many compliments (to be honest, from mature women, although I, being in my early thirties, wear everything because there’s something for everyone in perfumery). However, after about five hours, the civet note emerges from the base. I don’t know if it’s just a chemistry with my skin, but to my nose it smells like urine, like a little animal… those around me don’t notice, only I do. And honestly, it ends up giving me nausea and headaches… with how beautiful it is during its first few hours. I haven’t got rid of it, but I can say it’s the perfume I respect most in my collection. I’m very generous when applying perfume, but with this I don’t put on more than two sprays and I pray to all the saints that it goes well… too much.
I really like this perfume; it’s the only one of my few that lasts at least four hours on my skin and more than two days on clothes. It was a gift from my daughter; now she uses it too, and despite being a teenager, she’s fascinated by it. It lasts on her even after a bath. I started knowing nothing about perfumes and believe I’ve learned at least 5% in a year, as this universe is vast. Unfortunately, while researching the notes, I saw a review mentioning an animalic aroma and didn’t know what it referred to until I discovered it; I don’t smell it the same way anymore. I like it, but mostly that scent repels me; I hope it’s artificial and not real.
I didn’t realise it was still available; I used it back in 1990 when I was a teenager. It was my first perfume; later, after Farala and Anaiss, my friends and I would wear it to our first discos and feel like goddesses of the place. I fell madly in love with it. However, I heard it recently, and although it transported me back to that era, it’s a scent I can no longer tolerate and I dislike it now. It’s curious how our sense of smell changes with age.
I wore it a lot in the 90s and loved it. Now I have a love/hate relationship with it: it’s extremely strong and intense, and after so much use, it’s become cloying to me. On my skin, the jasmine dominates; it’s a bomb of white flowers. Its longevity is eternal and the trail is huge. It’s sophisticated and elegant, bringing back many memories. I wouldn’t wear it again; it’s vintage but remains a CH icon, a great perfume.
Rasimlette is a beast of a floral, super intense and opulent, with lots of personality and balance. I was lucky enough to try it before the reformulation; now it’s been copied so much that the scent becomes tiring. My respects to this masterpiece from the house, an example of longevity, the world champion of the floral pantheon.
When it first came out, it was all the rage: who didn’t want to wear it? However, nowadays, when I smell it on someone or in a shop, it no longer appeals to me. It feels too strident. I don’t think it’s out of fashion, but I definitely wouldn’t wear this Herrera anymore.
It brings back memories of my youth. It was the first branded perfume my mother gave me, and I adored it. That intense scent of jasmine and neroli transported me straight to the terrace of our holiday home. Intense, sophisticated and a true classic.
It’s a dream. At 31, I’m already fed up with the usual trends; everything smells the same. I prefer to stand out and not smell like everyone else. Many find it ‘mature’, but I love its classic 90s vibe, something that’s no longer valued these days.
It’s a pure white floral, nothing but white flowers. Not very sweet. Category: elegant lady.
Difficult by today’s standards, but I love it because it requires attitude and will. Its white flowers are not complacent and its sweetness is not cloying; without an extra dose, you get burned. It is a feminine fragrance but in the antipodes of the current ‘cute girly’ trend. Perhaps too elegant and explicit, retro without concessions, ideal for a worldly, confident, intelligent, and experienced woman, not just one with age.
Too potent and not sweet; it is a genuine vintage aroma. I felt ill smelling it; it is very strong and does not come off easily from clothes or the environment.
Bought it today in EDP form, during one of those impulsive perfume-buying binges that we fanatics love. A hit of neroli, jasmine and greenery. I sprayed it on each wrist, thinking it might be too much for the house (it’s cold, I clarify), and my husband noticed from the other side of the room, saying it was very strong and gave him stomach cramps. I was upset, but then I had a brilliant idea: spray once inside the cap, dip my finger in and touch my wrist. I’m now in bed with him beside me, enjoying the tip of my index finger, and it hasn’t affected him at all. In short: intoxicating for me; one spray is enough given its intensity. It’s a night perfume, perfect for weddings, and if worn during the day, ideally in winter. I’ll apply it using the finger-dip method.
I HATE IT FOR NOTHING. The moment you smell it: vintage, but those that soak into you and make you want to take it off, not the ones that make you want to live in that era. It is for an older lady. Extremely potent with a stinging sillage. It reminded me of Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door, which I detest, but this is a little richer and ‘softer’. Anyway, it is a huge NO for me.
Aunt Berta used it in the 90s and early 2000s, when the heat would overwhelm her and it would soak into you. I was a child and dreamed of wearing it; now I am a fan of J’adore, but who knows if one day I won’t want to return to my childhood. It is a floral explosion of tenderness and affection, because it reminds me of her 😊.
If you have character, this vintage Carolina Herrera puts you on the red carpet; it is pure sensuality in an elegant bottle. No nonsense: it is for confident women who dare and live life fully, leaving a trail that says more than a thousand words. It starts pure and opulent, like a chorus of energy with green citrus, lily, narcissus, jasmine, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, and apricot, all orchestrated by musk, ambergris, vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss. It is not for every day, but if you enjoy it, it is a delightful experience and an elegant ally. Watch out: it is very different from what they sell today; I do not know the current version.
Since 1990, Carolina Herrera was the fragrance I adopted as my own. It transcends for those who love white florals. It has undergone some reformulations and still maintains 93% of its original essence in the EdT and 90% in the EdP. It is perfect.
Sometimes we read reviews and feel we are looking at a fragrance different from what others describe. That happens to me with the classic Carolina Herrera. Perhaps it’s because we each perceive perfumes from different eras and reformulations. To my nose, this is a distinctly floral fragrance where a fresh, sweet neroli, with green aspects of the lily of the valley, is the protagonist. The apricot note increases the sweetness and gives it a juicy aspect without being too prominent. On my skin, the mossy base is very light and balanced, and the animalic nuances are subtle enough not to hinder enjoyment. It is a clean, distinguished, and elegant perfume that I love to wear. I feel as though I have rescued a jewel from the past; I don’t understand why it isn’t more popular, and I am happy to dust off its scent to wear it without it being overused. I don’t know what the original version was like, although mine isn’t the most recent, but apart from being very floral, which may not suit everyone, it doesn’t result in a vintage character for my nose. Presumably the civeta note is now very domesticated in my version. On my skin it has notable sillage, without feeling too strong at any point, and moderates over the hours. Its longevity is about 10 hours. In short, it is an excellent wardrobe staple and I love wearing it at formal or semi-formal events when I want to convey elegance and serenity. Scent 7.5/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 7.5/10 Value for money 7/10 Versatility 7/10 Packaging 7.5/10 Would I buy again? Yes.
It is my fragrance from the 90s; I feel the scent has changed and is not exactly what I used back then, although I still have one. I feel it has lost some of its floral touch; before I felt it as a fluffy floral aroma, now I find it drier. It is different, a pity. I would not wear it in summer; I find it too strong for that season, and more so at night than during the day. Although with the old version, I used it both day and night.
Between the honeysuckle and the animalic notes, which I really dislike, the truth is I almost never wear it. I keep it because my mum had it unopened in her wardrobe for about three years, and one day I decided to try it for myself. The quality is evident, but it’s not my style.
Carolina Herrera EDP, what an elegant white floral, with predominantly green and animalic accords. Personally, I perceive the fruity notes as more citrusy, sour-sweet. It is definitely a wardrobe staple, excellent for formal gatherings, as it adds a certain character and sophistication. The duration of the eau de parfum is enviable; four or five sprays project without mercy for ten hours without issue, so it is a success for those who like potent perfumes. It is definitely of a classic style, so people (regardless of age) who love ‘vintage’ compositions, florals that make a presence, that anticipate your arrival, that denote authority, should give this jewel a chance; for if it is compatible with your skin, you will love it. The packaging is of elegant simplicity, with the brand’s imprint, without being loud but striking; the quality-price ratio is unbeatable, given the performance it offers. As a special note, those who consider this ‘a grandmother’s perfume’ are probably because they have a millionaire grandmother who smells exquisite and takes tea with her circle of readers, also composed of millionaires. Please, do not degrade a product just because we are not millionaires. Who will like it: people without fear of success.
A classic, characterful perfume that isn’t easy to wear but exudes class and seriousness. It features exquisite, sweet neroli embraced by ylang-ylang and the creaminess of amber. It has excellent projection, sillage, and an incredible longevity on the skin; you can tell there is quality in every spray. I wear it in cold climates or at night to make a statement. If I had to sum it up in one word: class. It screams distinction.
This perfume smells to me of flowers with pollen and honey with a touch of vintage animalic. I have often considered buying it as it is a magnificent perfume, but I am not sure if I would eventually get tired of it. Performance and duration are excellent.
This perfume is exquisite, a great bouquet of neroli and orange blossoms, white with green nuances, then the fruity notes of quince are very felt. It is a bomb; a little goes a long way. Being a collector of vintages, I do not detect any civet at all; surely it has been reduced. It is easy to recognise; no one smells alike; I have praised several people who wear it. I would like to try 212, which is in the same family. DURATION: +14 hours, PROJECTION: incredible. Carolina Herrera is truly timeless.
I love the explosion of neroli and orange blossom; I think they have become one of my favourite scents. This perfume is an explosion of flowers and I love it. Only that it is quite strong at first and can be a bit irritating, but it doesn’t matter; it is delicious to wear all day because its duration is excellent; it lasts all day on me. I love perfumes that create memories, that make people ask which one you are wearing, that smell different and potent, so this is certainly one of my favourites because I love smelling like flowers.
Oh, thank goodness I bought a 10 ml decant because I was about to order the 100 ml EDP bottle. For me, the civet note ruins the perfume; it is too prominent, projects beastily, and I didn’t like it. It feels somewhat ‘faecal’, I suppose due to the civet, as if you smelled that little animal mixed with flowers; I would almost say it smells like death, without intending to offend any fans. It is a great perfume in terms of performance, but that civet note is a resounding NO for my nose.
A classic… for me, it is summer in a bottle. Wonderful white flowers and apricot, a true delight for my nose. A perfume for WOMEN in capital letters. It has been reformulated quite a bit but still retains the soul it had when it launched. Fortunately, we all have different tastes; for me, this is a 10.
I had the opportunity to use it just once. It has a brutal trail (I could smell it from four metres after the first spray). It is one of those fragrances that identifies you in a crowd. Too floral for my taste, but ultimately it is a good fragrance, a true classic.
Superly nineties, super classic, elegant, for a refined lady. The perfume alone dresses you. It is super versatile, for day or night, for the office or for going out. You must really like jasmine and neroli, as they are the flowers you will notice most. It is a perfume for a regal woman. At university, my English teacher always asked what I was wearing because it smelled so good. I don’t know if they reformulated it, but I think this version is a little less intense than the nineties one. It is a classic of classics. It is sexy without losing elegance.
One of the great launches in perfumery. It begins with a bouquet of creamy neroli, orange blossom, green notes, and quince. Then comes the ylang-ylang with a subtle valley lily, always accompanied by the neroli and orange blossom. It is linear, though there are fleeting notes. In the dry-down, there is a soft musk and amber, slightly powdery, like the honey sweets grandmothers used to make. The projection is sublime, the trail elegant, and the duration is incredible; I wore it for about 21 hours and it felt effortless without being overwhelming. I see it as very autumnal, though it also suits spring. My bottle is current and the quality is assured. It could be the signature scent for those who love classic white florals with real neroli.
I tried it for the first time because someone gifted it to me. It smells like my grandmother; nothing youthful, but it smells wonderful. It is elegant, feminine, and potent. Ideal for a formal night if you want to leave a trail and attract attention, as it smells different and exotic. Perfumes don’t last on me due to my pH, but the potency of this one suggests it will. It’s not quite my style, as I prefer sweet and fruity scents, but it’s not bad to use occasionally. It has a strong bitter note I can’t quite identify, which gives it class. It’s perfect if you’re looking for great projection, an old-world elegant vibe, but not a typical floral scent.
I love it and have received many compliments. It has good trail and projection, very floral and feminine. I think it is not convenient for daily use, it is not for everyone because they may perceive it as for an older woman, but fragrances have no age and I love it.
My signature perfume for nearly 20 years and although now I vary a lot, I still use it for special occasions.
A classic of perfumery, very ELEGANT. That is the perfect word. A woman with character, secure and spontaneous uses it, who always dresses well. It is not for everyone, I recommend trying before buying, I like it very much but it does not suit me. I adore these classics because nowadays everything is sold to you smelling of sweets; this, gentlemen, were perfumes with body, a jewel.
Ripe peaches mixed with narcissus nectar. Rococo vintage beauty very eighties. It represents the ostentatious floral and ultra-generous olfactory family of Poison, Amarige, Poême. It is one of those perfumes full of diverse notes with a very marked opulent floral presence. It starts bombastic to end in a floral-fruity thread of orange-hued and honeyed nectars. The vintage aura comes from the tuberose, which always turns out to be coquettish, ostentatious and special. Nectars of flowers and vintage peaches.
A forgotten perfume, yet inexplicable. Carolina Herrera offers a female perfume without doubts or complexes, for great ladies who impose with presence, elegance, strength and power, without hesitation. The queen has arrived and everyone knows it, it is futile not to submit to the evidence. It is made of dense, creamy narcissus over Australian sandalwood and a floral accord that makes it unctuous (the narcissus stands out), without stealing the spotlight from the narcissus, and a fruity apricot nuance that adds a sweet wink. They are creamy, heavy flowers, precious, for people who want to stand out with this opulent, vintage scent that enters without shame and without asking permission.
Classic CH is pure femininity in a bottle, zero aggression, no age range. It suits any woman comfortable in her femininity. Creamy narcissus, jasmine and ylang-ylang, a slight animalic touch in the base that I repeat, zero aggression. I have both versions, the vintage and the current. It has lost density and power, but they achieved a good reformulation, its DNA remains intact. The masterpiece of CH 🩷
It has been my signature since my teenage years… now I have rediscovered it. It remains a masterpiece, albeit undervalued. Although it has undergone reformulations, it retains almost the same scent. It is no longer beast mode; it doesn’t project or last 24 hours as before; unfortunately, it was discontinued, but I managed to get a backup. It is for women who want to stand out, over 30, who know what they want and walk with authority. It goes brilliantly with an executive, an empowered leader. It is floral, green, white and yellow. The Tuberose stands out with that animalic touch of algae. Now it is synthetic, thank God. I remember they said it smelled of cat pee and honestly, I felt it too. It is not current, it has a vintage touch. Not to be bought or gifted blindly. Not suitable for those sensitive to Tuberose with Hyacinth.
With this proposal Carolina Herrera started with the right foot in the industry. Her three noses created a classic that, after almost 40 years, remains relevant. The opening is overwhelming, it can ‘scare’ any nose, but after ten or fifteen minutes the flowers (narcissus, jasmine, orange blossom, daffodil, honeysuckle) appear and blend with animalic and woody components. The result is an incredibly realistic bouquet of white flowers. For a long time it was my signature, I used it for everything, but in recent years I have learned to wear it only in open spaces, evening gatherings and with few sprays. I am fascinated not only by the scent but by the longevity; it lasts me more than 24 hours. It is incredible to feel it like a tattoo on the skin! Moreover, I always receive compliments, young noses and adults alike love it.
In an era where it seems obligatory to smell of freshly baked cake, this perfume still stands out. It has character and an elegance that no edible fragrance can offer.
I mean no offence, I know it’s a crush for many. My mother used it and I remember that opulent, beautiful scent. When I smelled it in the atomiser I thought: ‘It’s exactly like my mum’s!’. But upon spraying, it smells like a classic vintage fragrance, then an old, musty wood creeps in. I say it smells bad, exaggerated, as if it had rolled in its own urine. That kills the floral aroma which only reappears for a brief moment. In the end, only the smell of algae and musty wood remains. What a disappointment. I have it in my collection but not for long.