CH by Carolina Herrera

An elegant and distinctive fragrance. I wanted to buy it from the very first ad with the Rooney song ‘I’m a terrible person’; it seemed incredibly chic. Since then, until now, it’s always the one I return to. 10/10

A friend gifted it to me years ago; I liked it very much. A soft, non-intrusive scent, fruity and slightly sweet, ideal for a young woman from 20 onwards. It doesn’t have much staying power, but I love it and would love to have it again.

This silver-capped one smells the best; it’s exquisite and very feminine, adding an elegant and characterful touch to whoever wears it. Every time I use it, I feel sexy, sensual, and stylish. It’s easy to wear for any occasion; it doesn’t overpower but is noticeable, and men have complimented me many times. I’m young, and it’s not one of those aggressive or overly woody perfumes for older people; it’s delicate. It all depends on pH and where you spray it; I’m not moderate, I put it everywhere, even in my hair, and I smell absolutely delicious. A real woman: sexy, sensual, good, delicate, and poised.

I loved it, but like almost all of Carolina Herrera’s, it became ubiquitous. On my skin, I felt an oriental touch: cinnamon, suede, and a woody base that lasted an eternity. I bought three bottles or more and used it for years. I wouldn’t buy it today, but it remains one of the few woody feminine fragrances I like.

A friend lent me the bottle, and it wasn’t my cup of tea. It was very plain to my taste. It’s meant to be used as a daytime signature scent, without the intention of drawing attention.

It’s the only one I’ve changed; it was a gift and luckily I tested it in-store before opening it. The intensity is intolerable; it feels like they put everything in: woods, patchouli, cinnamon, sandalwood, all in excess. Those who call it ‘for mature people’ ignore perfumery; perhaps that’s why it smells like an old wood-fired kitchen. Unbearable, one spray on the wrist and it wouldn’t go away even after a shower. Thanks to this, I’ve never liked anything from the brand; I feel everything is over-the-top. It’s not my style, although I know others love that intensity.

Ex perfume. The one who used to be my girl in 2008 wore it, and yes, it added elegance due to its robustness. I don’t know if they reformulated it, but it is a good perfume for a lady.

I liked it since they launched it. Fresh and soft, but with body and personality. It’s not tiring; it smells clean. I consider it totally unisex.

It’s extraordinary and versatile across ages. I started using it at 21; although it’s strong and robust, they always perceived it as elegant and unique (it would be my signature). It became my signature; I’ve finished about two bottles and I’m still with the original. From what I read, the reformulation was bad, so I’ll take care of my remaining 15 ml for super special occasions, like dinners with my husband, as it reminds me of when we met. It’s sad it doesn’t smell the same anymore; it’s delicious and elegant, ideal for autumn/winter on night outings. I love the suede, the citrus touch and the balanced patchouli. It leaves a trail without overwhelming and lasts on clothes, skin and hair for hours.

In my opinion it has an incredible scent; I feel good just using it. What a pity the reformulation; the new one lasts less on my skin. It’s sweet, citrusy and woody. It can pass as unisex. I always received compliments. The one I find similar is CH L’eau rosadito, almost as rich although a bit softer. These versions aren’t found in Argentina. Edit: I noticed a big difference is that in the new CH those aquatic notes aren’t felt that are present in this version. I really like perfumes with that type of notes.

It has been the perfume of my life; I love it with all my soul. It is elegant yet casual at the same time. It was my first perfume and I never stopped using it; it is always in my dressing table. I wish it were more long-lasting on me, as I enjoy it very much. It is not too sweet or intense to be overwhelming. It is fresh and sensual. I always recommend it.

When I was little, I would spend minutes staring, entranced, at the CH advertising in magazines; that woman in a red dress surrounded by bottles was very eye-catching. My grandmother has been using it since it launched when I was about eight years old. To my nose, it seems very pleasant, but I find it strange to wear it myself. In the bottle or cream, it smells very summery and spring-like, but on the skin, the leather, praline, and patchouli take over, creating a warm scent ideal for autumn and winter, when I long for summer afternoons. It is a good perfume; the development and longevity are brilliant, and I like the citrus-woody interplay. In short, I love smelling it on someone else, even though I do not like wearing it myself.

I loved this perfume; I looked after it for years and only wore it for special outings; it was my favourite. It was sweet, sexy, with a fresh touch. What a pity it was quite overused, but I still liked it. A shame I could not keep the empty bottle; it broke by accident.

It belongs to the oriental floral family with a unique touch and suits my skin chemistry very well. The version I have is from 2007, so the quality is excellent as it has not been reformulated. It is warm and seductive; at first, I perceive flowers with praline, then it evolves with suede and spices to become a potent, dark, and seductive scent. The trail is moderate and the longevity on skin is 8 to 10 hours. It can be worn in any climate and time of day, though I prefer it for the evening, autumn, and winter. I recommend testing it on skin first and waiting for the evolution, as it is not linear; it has several facets, all pleasant to my nose.

On my skin, it came across as very masculine, which attracted the attention of many people, especially women asking why I was wearing lotion. I bought two bottles back in 2009, and ten years later, I smelled it again, and it is not the same.