CH Privée by Carolina Herrera

Well, it didn’t really grab me, though it’s not a failure. The quality is there; my grandmother gifted it to me two years ago, and as you’d expect, this style isn’t quite right for a teenager. I used it simply because I had nothing else. The leather and patchouli hit hard at first, but once it dries, the vanilla sits lightly on my skin—nothing cloying. It sounds a bit like an office lady. Definitely not a blind buy. It lasts a long time and projects strongly: over ten hours on my skin and quite intense. It’s not my type; I’d say it’s for women over 25. I didn’t give it away because I have half left and I heard it might be discontinued, so I’ll just keep it. Maybe I’ll use it for an event one day.

Does anyone know of a dupe from an Arabic house? I want to gift it to my mother.

I love it ♥️. I don’t feel it resembles the CH 212. It’s very similar to the Fendi Fan (I’ve only tried the classic, not the others). I really liked the Fendi one; it’s super elegant and, as I mentioned in its review, it smells like opening a makeup bag in a good way: that lovely scent of pretty cosmetics filling the air pleasantly. Definitely good quality, but speaking of CH Privé, it’s very pleasant. Perhaps for over 30s (I know age doesn’t matter, but perfumes tend to make me think of certain ages).

Beautiful aroma. Although they say it doesn’t contain lavender, I can smell it very clearly in the blend. What a fabulous perfume!

A very warm fragrance with a fruity opening that smokes down to leave a fine leather bag scent. It’s for an elegant woman, super versatile for any occasion and weather, for all ages, and has a youthful spark. My eighty-year-old mother owns it and it suits her perfectly. Definitely Carolina Herrera knows how to make the classics with youthful scents.

I absolutely love this EDP. On my skin, the osmanthus and vanilla caviar dominate the leather, with a very soft vanilla note. It’s elegant without being over-the-top, ideal for wearing to work. Very versatile, with moderate longevity and sillage, yet it projects well. I wear it in autumn, winter, and spring.

A sensual and super-elegant fragrance; you won’t go unnoticed. At first, it smells of realistic leather, like a fine red wallet, then it sweetens with the vanilla and caviar until the end. I only regret that the leather fades away, because if it stayed, it would be perfect. I love it for showing off elegance and sophistication on special occasions; it makes you stand out.

Unfortunately, I didn’t like it, but it’s not bad. In fact, it has very good quality. My grandmother gifted it to me two years ago and, as you know, scents like this don’t usually suit a teenager. I used it well because I didn’t have any other perfumes. As for the smell, I feel too much the leather and patchouli notes; as the vanilla dries down, it feels somewhat light but not very sweet on my skin. It smells like an office lady. It’s definitely not a blind buy. It lasts a long time and projects much more. On my skin, it lasts over 10 hours and is very strong. It’s not my type; I feel it would be for a lady or a woman over 25. I haven’t gifted it because I have half of it left and because I heard it’s discontinued; it’s good to have. Perhaps I’ll use it at some event.

CH Privée is a very elegant and sensual perfume that makes me feel empowered; it smells like a wealthy woman. Its leather note awakens the sensual instinct and, together with the vanilla, makes it very warm; it’s a magnetic scent that doesn’t go unnoticed, perfect for conquering. I only had the miniature that came with other CH perfumes and at first I didn’t like it, but giving it a chance in winter, I absolutely loved it, so I already bought the 30ml because it’s a bomb with good longevity; a little goes a long way and lasts all day. It lasts between 10 and 12 hours on my skin. For me, it’s an essential in the collection.

A friend gifted me the miniature from a set her mum brought back from a trip. I tried it for the second time after first meeting it eight months ago (July 2019); the first attempt didn’t work for me as it reminded me of Lady Million, which I hate. However, I’m giving it another chance. At first glance, it’s juicy and fresh. Minutes later, I detect the leather of CH Sublime: new, soft, supple, smooth and creamy. Then comes a hard-to-define accord, certainly caviar (a salty taste, bitter like a fried egg yolk, with a sweet finish), which reminds me of Womanity. After that accord fades, patchouli reinforces the leather, making it serious and robust. Before the patchouli takes over, I think of Kelly Caleche EDP, though Priveé is more accented, less green and floral. It’s slightly warmer due to the patchouli. At one hour, I smell more vanilla over the patchouli, stripping away the darkness. By two hours, the patchouli has almost vanished, and vanilla takes the base: fruity, sweet, earthy with a citrus touch, clearly related to classic CH. It’s interesting and solid—a warm vanilla leather that I’d love to own. At five to six hours, the vanilla reminds me of that in Magnolia Sensuel Dried.

I’m not an expert in women’s perfumes, but I like this as soon as I smell it, like Coco Chanel. I loved it and it’s the Three Kings gift for my sister; I hope she likes it. I liked it quite a bit; to repeat, I’m not a specialist, but it convinced me.

After three trials in different settings, I decided to buy it. It’s wonderful, nothing like the previous CHs. It has excellent longevity on skin and clothes: I applied it at 10 AM and at midnight there was still a trail, incredible. I think there’s confusion regarding the notes; the designer mentions pink pepper, amber vanilla, hibiscus, leather, osmanthus and fruity essences. Another perfumery said it has ‘vanilla caviar’, which is more coherent with my perception. That’s why classifying it as salty is wrong; osmanthus and vanilla predominate. I found it delicious, although I don’t see it for evening; it’s perfect for daytime.

Rich and sensual, perfect for a special night out; I absolutely loved that vanilla note which I’m such a fan of.