Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera

It’s been my signature since my teens… now I’ve rediscovered it. It remains a masterpiece, though underrated. Although it has been reformulated, it retains almost the same scent. It’s no longer beast mode; it doesn’t project or last 24 hours like before; unfortunately, it was discontinued, but I managed to get a backup. It’s for women who want to stand out, over 30, who know what they want and hit hard. It goes great with an executive, an empowered leader. It’s floral, green, white, and yellow. The Tuberose stands out with that animalic touch of algae. Now it’s synthetic, thank God. I remember they said it smelled like cat pee, and honestly, I felt it too. It’s not current; it has a vintage touch. Not for blind buying or gifting. Not suitable for those sensitive to Tuberose and Hyacinth.

With this proposal, Carolina Herrera started strong in the industry. Her three noses created a classic that, after almost 40 years, is still relevant. The opening is overwhelming; it can ‘scare’ any nose, but after ten or fifteen minutes, the flowers appear (narcissus, jasmine, orange blossom, daffodil, honeysuckle) that 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’ve learned to wear it only in open spaces, night events, and with few sprays. I’m fascinated not just by the scent but by the longevity; it lasts me more than 24 hours. It’s incredible to feel it like a tattoo on the skin! Plus, I always receive compliments; both young and mature noses love it.

A forgotten perfume, yet inexplicable. Carolina Herrera offers a female fragrance without doubt or complex, for great ladies who impose with presence, elegance, strength, and power, without hesitation. The queen has arrived, and everyone knows it; it’s useless not to submit to the evidence. It features dense, creamy narcissus over Australian sandalwood and a floral accord that makes it rich (highlighting the narcissus), without stealing the spotlight from the narcissus, and a fruity apricot nuance that adds a sweet wink. It’s creamy, heavy flowers, precious, for people who want to stand out with this opulent, vintage scent that enters without shame and without asking permission.

Ripe peaches mixed with narcissus nectar. Rococo vintage beauty, very 80s. It represents the ostentatious, ultra-generous floral olfactive family of Poison, Amarige, and Poême. It’s one of those perfumes packed with diverse notes with a very marked, opulent floral presence. It starts bombastic to end in a thread of orange-hued, honeyed floral-fruity nectar. The vintage aura comes from the tuberose, which always turns out to be coquettish, ostentatious, and special. Floral and peach nectars, vintage style.

My signature perfume for nearly 20 years, and although I vary a lot now, I still use it for special occasions.

I tried it for the first time because someone gifted it to me. It smells like my grandmother—nothing youthful, but it smells amazing. It’s elegant, feminine, and potent. Perfect for a formal night if you want to make a statement and turn heads, since it smells unique and exotic. Perfumes don’t last on me due to my pH, but the power of this one shows it will. It’s not really my style since I prefer sweet and fruity scents, but it’s not bad to use occasionally. There’s a strong bitter note I can’t quite identify that gives it class. It’s perfect if you’re looking for great projection, an old-school elegant vibe, but not a typical floral.

Superly 90s, super classic, elegant, for a refined lady. The perfume alone dresses you up. It’s super versatile, for day or night, for the office or going out. You have to really like jasmine and neroli; those are the flowers you’ll notice the most. It’s a perfume for a regal woman. Back in 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 bit less intense than the 90s one. It’s a classic of the classics. It’s sexy without losing elegance.

A classic… for me, it’s summer in a bottle. Wonderful white flowers and apricot, a true delight for my nose. A perfume for WOMEN in all caps. It’s been reformulated quite a bit, but it still keeps the soul it had when it launched. Fortunately, we all have different tastes; for me, this is a 10.

I love the explosion of neroli and orange blossom; I think they’ve become some of my favorite scents. This perfume is an explosion of flowers and I love it. It’s just quite strong at first and can be a bit annoying, but it doesn’t matter because it’s delicious to wear all day since the longevity is excellent; it lasts all day on me. I love perfumes that create memories, that make people ask which one you’re wearing, that smell different and potent, so this is definitely one of my favorites because I love smelling like flowers.

This perfume smells to me like flowers with pollen and honey with a touch of vintage animalic. I’ve considered buying it many times since it’s a magnificent perfume, but I’m not sure if I’d end up getting tired of it. Performance and longevity are excellent.

Carolina Herrera EDP, what an elegant white floral, with predominantly green and animalic accords. Personally, I perceive the fruity notes more as citrus, bittersweet. It’s definitely a wardrobe staple, excellent for formal gatherings as it adds a certain character and sophistication. The longevity of the eau de parfum is enviable; four or five sprays project without mercy for ten hours without issue, so it’s a hit for those who like potent perfumes. It’s definitely of a classic style, so people (regardless of age) who love “vintage” compositions, florals that make a presence, that announce your arrival, that denote authority, should give this jewel a chance; if it’s compatible with your skin, you’ll love it. The packaging is elegantly simple, with the brand’s imprint, without being loud but certainly noticeable; the quality-to-price ratio is unbeatable given the performance it offers. As a special note, those who consider this “a grandmother’s perfume” probably have a millionaire grandmother who smells exquisite and takes tea with her circle of readers, also composed of millionaires. Please don’t degrade a product just because we aren’t millionaires. Who will like it: people unafraid of success.

It’s my 90s fragrance; I feel like the scent has changed and isn’t exactly what I used back then, though I still have one. I feel it has lost some of its floral touch; before, I sensed it as a fluffy floral aroma, now I find it drier. It’s different, which is a shame. I wouldn’t wear it in summer; it seems too strong for that season, more for night than day. Although with the old version, I wore it both day and night.

If you have character, this vintage Carolina Herrera puts you on the red carpet; it’s pure sensuality in an elegant bottle. No nonsense: it’s for confident women who dare and live life to the fullest, 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’s not for everyday wear, but if you enjoy it, it’s a delightful experience and an elegant ally. Watch out: it’s very different from what they sell today; I don’t know the current version.

Too powerful and not sweet; it’s a real vintage aroma. I felt sick smelling it; it’s very strong and doesn’t come off easily from clothes or the environment.

Difficult by today’s standards, but I love it because it requires attitude and will. Its white flowers aren’t accommodating, and its sweetness isn’t cloying; without extra dose, you get burned. It’s a feminine fragrance but in the antipodes of today’s ‘cute girly’ vibe. Perhaps too elegant and explicit, uncompromisingly retro, ideal for a worldly, confident, intelligent, and experienced woman, not just one with age.