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Chic
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Chic by Carolina Herrera is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, this composition was created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The top notes unfold with red freesia, neroli, and Bulgarian rose; the heart reveals freesia, valley lily, mandarin flower, and orange blossom; while the base settles on white musk, sandalwood, and vanilla.
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Salida
Red Freesia
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Corazón
freesia
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Base
white musk
Comunidad
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- Positivo 81%
- Negativo 16%
- Neutral 3.5%
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It’s one of my two fragrances that instantly transport me to Caracas (the other is 212). While the other evokes El Ávila, this one captures the urban vibe: imagine Cruz Diez, Otero, Soto, Manaure, the University City, Plaza Venezuela, the museums, Sartenejas, CCCT, La Estancia, and the downtown area around Plaza Bolívar, Las Mercedes, and Chuao. It’s all that bygone ‘chic’ atmosphere mixed with the natural glamour of Caracas women in a bottle. It smells like offices, the whispers of shopping malls, and dinners with friends and drinks. Olfactorily, it’s pleasant with neroli, freesia, citrus, a touch of sandalwood, and musk; the dry-down sometimes reminds me of the bubbles in ‘frescolita’. The bottle is a clear reference to the city’s art pieces. It’s one of those perfumes that pairs perfectly with the smell of cigarettes.
This is one of the two fragrances I have permanently etched in my mind along with Caracas (the other is original 212). If the other reminds me of El Ávila, this one evokes the city’s atmosphere: it’s as if they condensed the vibes of Cruz Diez, Otero, Soto, Manaure, University City, Plaza Venezuela, Sartenejas, CCCT, La Estancia, downtown, Las Mercedes, Chuao… and all that bygone ‘chic’ atmosphere, plus the natural glamour of Caracas women in a bottle. It’s the scent of offices, the murmur of malls, moments with friends eating and drinking… All that makes it special. Olfactorily, it’s pleasant: neroli, freesia, and citrus flowers dominate, with a touch of sandalwood and musk. The dry-down sometimes reminds me of the bubbles in ‘frescolita’ (that Venezuelan soda) 🙂 The bottle is a clear reference to the city’s art pieces that remain. I think it’s one of the perfumes that pairs well with the smell of cigarettes.
CHIC has been with me for 10 years. It reminds me of autumn afternoons, when I start putting on my first coats in MADRID, going out for dinner with my husband, and coming home to tuck my daughters into bed. IT REMINDS ME OF LOVE.
I’ll admit, I went through an entire 100 ml bottle of this perfume. I simply got used to it; I can’t say I adored it. Now I know the note that dominated for me was freesia. I can’t confirm I smelled sandalwood. Personally, I enjoy fragrances that include it in their notes. It’s pleasant, feminine… A coworker once told me I smelled like strawberry, but she wasn’t talking about the fruit—she meant ‘a well-bred, spoiled little girl,’ saying my perfume smelled expensive. Would I buy it again? No. I’ve found prettier scents that blend better with my skin chemistry. It has good longevity and presence.
On a CH review (I think on the English version of Fragrantica), someone claimed Carolina Herrera doesn’t make good perfumes… and I couldn’t agree more. As for Chic, it was a gift and I didn’t like it. It felt like the most ordinary scent imaginable. It didn’t say anything to me, and I didn’t feel anything ‘special’ with it. Just to say I only felt like wearing it on days when I felt sick, ugly, and wanted to go unnoticed—I think that says it all.
On Fragrantica, someone said CH doesn’t make good perfume, and I agree. Chic was a gift I didn’t like; it smells generic. I felt nothing special about it—in fact, I’d only wear it if I felt terrible and wanted to go unnoticed.
A classmate used this at university and I loved it. One day she asked me to spray it on my wrists, and I was instantly smitten; since then, countless bottles have passed through my vanity. But the last one I used a couple of years ago seemed to last forever and didn’t smell the same anymore—I ended up hating it and never bought it again. I’d love to smell it someday to figure out what went wrong in our love story.
I used to wear this with a classmate at uni and I loved it. One day I asked her what perfume she was wearing, and she pulled out her CHIC bottle to spray my wrists… it was love at first sniff, and since then, many bottles have passed through my vanity. But the last one I used two or three years ago felt eternal; maybe they changed the formula or I bought a bad batch, but it didn’t smell the same anymore, I hated it, and I never bought it again. I have to smell it one day and discover what happened in our love story.
Super elegant and long-lasting floral scent, perfect for mature women.
It’s not my style; I was gifted it, used it out of obligation, and eventually put it away in a drawer.
I love this fragrance; it’s accompanied me my whole life and I never get tired of it. I find it rich, and on my skin it’s very long-lasting, which is what I look for in a perfume. Even today, despite having others, I still use it; it will always be among my favorites.
I’ve had this since my mom bought it years ago until they pulled it from the market; I absolutely loved it, and she’d sometimes wear it for me to go to school because it smelled better than my perfumes. It’s floral, elegant, with a woody touch. It brings back memories of rainy days and New Year’s parties when we went shopping for gifts, or my mom’s coat. Plus, it lasted forever. I think it was the best of Carolina Herrera and the most elegant, even though I like CH L’eau and 212, which are more casual.
My mom had it until they discontinued it. I loved it and would use it occasionally for school because it smelled better than my other perfumes. It’s floral, elegant, and slightly woody. It reminds me of rainy days and New Year’s Eve parties when we went shopping for gifts, or of her coat. It had great longevity. I think it was the best Carolina Herrera fragrance and the most elegant, although I like CH L’eau and 212, which are more casual.
It’s not my style. I was given it as a gift and wore it out of obligation, but in the end, I just put it away in a drawer.
It’s not sold in Chile anymore 🙁
To me, it feels heavy for very hot days, like today where it’s 30 degrees in my city. I don’t find it exquisite in the heat, but in the cold, it feels warm and delicious.
I had it years ago and liked it, but I’m not sure if I could handle that scent today.
I bought it for the bottle, but on my skin I only smell rose and a hint of citrus. No freesia, sandalwood, musk, or vanilla. It sounds like Ralph Lauren Romance, another rose scent that doesn’t stand out.
On me, it’s floral, fresh, and clean. Very feminine and mature; good for hot weather if used moderately because the floral charge is strong. It has a wide trail and lasts about 8 hours. Works well in the office or with executive attire, adding a formal touch. It’s already discontinued, so I use it sparingly. If you like Ralph Lauren Romance or Estée Lauder Pleasures, you can buy it blind. It also reminds me of Kenzo Air, but more casual.
I love it, plus it brings back good memories of my teenage years. On my skin, it smells citrusy; sometimes I notice neroli and orange blossom, which is delicious. It’s clean, fresh, and perfect for everyday wear. Ideal for summer.
Very feminine, aromatic, and super chic. I truly loved it; it has excellent longevity and projection. Highly recommended.
It was my favorite fragrance for years, the one you love and believe you’ll never change. I started using it in 2004 and adored it. In 2006 or 2007, they changed some notes, and I hated it. And I hated Carolina Herrera for letting it go. I never had a perfume I liked as much as the first formula of Chic again.
Mainly it smells of white flowers, and the sandalwood base gives it a rich woody touch. Pleasant, feminine, fresh, and versatile.
I used it for years; it’s very versatile. It’s not that overwhelming floral, but a proper and soft one, without much intensity. Perfect for work and everyday wear.
I’ve been wearing it for years. It’s an all-rounder: floral but not overpowering, soft and subtle, perfect for everyday wear or the office.
My mom had it in 2004, and it was a wonderful scent: sweet lemon, fresh, and very feminine. A few years later, I smelled it again and noticed they had reformulated it. It was one of the biggest disappointments of my life 😢. It was delicious and addictive; now it smells like nothing, it’s generic and boring.
It smells super clean, nothing sexy, it’s a citrus floral and timeless, rich for going to work fresh without drawing attention. Instead of Chic, it should be called Clean xd. I wouldn’t buy it again; there are thousands of more interesting options.
I had it years ago and wouldn’t buy it again. I didn’t dislike it, but I never loved it. It’s a fresh floral perfume with moderate longevity, quite soft at first but then becomes very intimate.
I smelled it for the first time in a free sample that came with Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy. That was my first designer perfume, and although I liked it, I preferred Chic. At 20, I felt it was youthful without being childish and elegant without being mature—the perfect scent for my age. The sample ran out, so I bought the big bottle; on the second use, it fell and spilled all over the closet. The room was saturated with Carolina Herrera Chic for days. I bought it again six years later, and to my surprise, they had reformulated it. It has certain notes from the original version, but I didn’t like it. Now it seems very heavy; I don’t know if it’s the original, but it doesn’t smell like my 20-year-old self at all. It’s a white floral that overwhelms, makes you dizzy, and harasses me until I get a headache. Since then, I hate white floral notes.
The first time I smelled it was a sample my dad gave me when I was 21, and I fell head over heels in love. My boyfriend at the time bought it for me after seeing how much I wanted it. Its scent lives up to the name, it’s exactly that: a scent for a chic woman. The bottle is a worthy representation of the modern, minimalist style of the 2000s. I love it and want to have it again ❣️
The first time I tried it was a sample my dad gifted me when I was 21, and I fell in love instantly. My ex-boyfriend found out about my desire and bought it for me. The scent lives up to its name: it’s exactly what defines a chic woman. The bottle is a dignified representation of the modern and minimalist style of the 2000s. I adore it and want to get it again ❣️
Thanks to a friend, I got lucky and tried it; she gifted me a decant. The moment I applied it, I knew it was an early-millennium scent with two great noses behind it. On me, the Bulgarian rose is prominent and doesn’t fade (though there are white florals); as it dries, this rose blends with a bouquet of whites like jasmine, neroli, and orange blossom, with a slightly powdery and clean dry-down. Being a proposal from over twenty years ago, it’s not explosive, but delicate and clean. It lives up to its name: it’s discreet and elegant. The trail is subtle and lasts about 5 hours on my skin.
I first discovered it in the early 2000s and was instantly hooked on the scent, along with other gems from that era like Pleasure and my beloved Romance. But being young and just starting out, I couldn’t afford it, so I only enjoyed it from afar because a colleague wore it. I loved working with her; she smelled amazing and was super professional and kind, yet had an aura of distinction and elegance, very chic, just like her perfume.