Carolina by Carolina Herrera
Women 2003
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Description
Carolina by Carolina Herrera is a floral musky woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by Carlos Benaïm and Clement Gavarry. The top notes unfold with wild bergamot leaves, bitter orange, and cardamom; the heart reveals blackberry fruits, pepper, and rose; while the base settles on cashmere wood, musk, amber, and vanilla.
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Key notes
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Top
Wild Strawberry Leaves
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Heart
Forest Fruits
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Base
cashmere wood
Community
491 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 2.0%
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
1,266 votes
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Leading answer Like it
491 votes
Season
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329 votes
Time of day
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244 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Carolina
Carolina by Carolina Herrera is a floral musky woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by Carlos Benaïm and Clement Gavarry. The top notes unfold with wild bergamot leaves, bitter orange, and cardamom; the heart reveals blackberry fruits, pepper, and rose; while the base settles on cashmere wood, musk, amber, and vanilla.
Green, herbal and fougère Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
125 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
150 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
41 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
35 votes
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Priscila_Lucero
The most beautiful perfume I remember. Can we start a campaign to get Carolina Herrera to relaunch it? I swear I’d buy ten bottles to start.
Priscila_Lucero
The most beautiful perfume I remember. Can we start a campaign to get Carolina Herrera to relaunch it? I swear I’d buy 10 bottles to start.
SMELL
It was a wonder. I knew it well because back then (2003) it launched and I worked as a fragrance promoter at their presentations. Sweet, ultra-feminine, bright, and with a very elegant playfulness. It’s been discontinued for years, but if you live in Chile you can find its clone at a store called ZACHARY. They’re high-quality clones; today I went for my Xeryus Rouge, tried Carolina, and wow, it’s exactly how I remember it from 20 years ago.
Andrea m
I loved this perfume; I used several bottles before it disappeared. I adored it—the longevity was excellent, and I loved how it dried on my skin. It was a spicy floral with a fruity opening. Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued.
Carola_cl
This is the perfume of my dreams! I went through two bottles and then it disappeared from the market. I love that spicy, peppery note—just the perfect balance. On my skin, it evolves beautifully and lasts forever; I feel radiant, elegant, yet with a sparkling, light touch. I don’t understand why they stopped selling it, and I’d love to know if anyone knows of a dupe or something similar to what’s recommended here.
Carola_cl
My favorite perfume in my life! I used two bottles and never saw it again. I love how spicy and peppery it is, just the right amount. On my skin, it had a gorgeous evolution and longevity; I felt radiant, elegant, yet sparkling and light. It had great longevity and a nice trail too. I still don’t understand why they discontinued it, and I’d love to know if anyone knows a supermarket or something similar to what’s mentioned in the suggestions.
Gatuna76
One of the best perfumes I’ve ever used; for me, it’s a wonder with excellent longevity.
Poly1979
As they say, it has an air of Coco Mademoiselle; I like it. It’s elegant, sweet, and woody, but… it’s discontinued. I think it wasn’t that commercial for Carolina Herrera since it only lasted a few years on the market. My best friend had it in 2004; I couldn’t buy it—I was just a college student saving every penny for photocopies. For me, the most memorable note is the orange, but the other notes make it a sweet orange; I don’t know why I imagine candied orange peels, how adorable! I’ll search for it online; maybe I’ll get lucky.
Sully2014
Agreeing with Azuriiita, it’s a rose-wood fragrance; I’m fascinated by this perfume. But unfortunately, I haven’t been able to buy it again because I can’t find it in any store; they tell me it’s discontinued… what a shame. I love that blend of rose, pepper, and cardamom.