CH by Carolina Herrera

I bought this perfume tempted by its fame and because it was a good price, wanting to take the deal without waiting to see how it evolved. Now that I use it, it actually doesn’t convince me. It’s not that it’s ugly; it’s a pleasant scent but very weak. Weak in fragrance projection since it doesn’t linger, at least not on me without forming a defined trail. I personally prefer more bold and impactful aromas. You can smell the citrus notes, then it turns into a sweet, soft, yet dry odor, but I can’t distinguish specific notes or tell which family it belongs to. It’s also weak in trail and sillage; it lasts about three hours max. Even though I got it at a good price, it’s still too expensive for such little duration and projection. In short, I’ll have to apply more of it each time. I won’t buy it again.

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 scent, I’ve finished about two bottles and I’m still on the original. From what I read, the reformulation was bad, so I’ll cherish my remaining 15 ml for super special occasions, like dinners with my husband, since 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 for night outings. I love the suede, the citrus touch, and the balanced patchouli. It leaves a trail without being overwhelming and lasts on clothes, skin, and hair for hours.

When I was little, I would spend minutes staring in awe at the CH ads in magazines; that woman in the red dress surrounded by bottles was so eye-catching. My grandmother has been using it since it launched when I was about 8. To me, it smells very pleasant, but it feels strange to wear myself. On the bottle or cream, it smells very summery and spring-like, but on the skin, the leather, praline, and patchouli take over and create a warm scent ideal for autumn and winter, when I long for summer afternoons. It’s a good perfume; the development and longevity are great, and I like the citrus-woody interplay. Anyway, I love smelling it on someone else, even though I don’t like wearing it myself.

It belongs to the oriental floral family with a unique twist and blends perfectly with my skin chemistry. The version I have is from 2007, so the quality is excellent since it wasn’t reformulated. It’s warm and seductive; at first, I perceive flowers with praline, then it evolves into suede and spices, becoming a powerful, dark, and seductive aroma. The trail is moderate, and longevity on skin is 8 to 10 hours. It can be worn in any weather or time, though I prefer it for night, autumn, and winter. I recommend testing it on your skin and waiting for the evolution because it’s not linear; it has several facets, all pleasant to my nose.

This silver cap version smells incredible; it’s exquisite and very feminine, adding an elegant, 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 overwhelm but is noticeable, and I’ve gotten so many compliments from men. 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. Real woman, sexy, sensual, good, delicate, and poised.

My number one since 2010. I fell in love with the ad, and when I tried it, I loved it even more. Exquisite and super elegant scent. Only for special occasions because you won’t go unnoticed. It lasts all day on my skin, even after showering. I don’t know why it wasn’t available; I almost bought it last week but noticed the bottle didn’t have the raised CH letters. There are two versions: the 2010 one I adore and a new one. What a disappointment; I read they reformulated it. What a shame, the scent was perfect. It will always be my favorite and the first perfume I ever loved.

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 equally delicious though a bit softer. These versions aren’t available in Argentina. Edit: I noticed a big difference is that in the new CH you don’t feel those aquatic notes that are present in this version. I really like perfumes with that type of notes.

I got this version; I had it in my memories when it launched. It’s not a must-have, but it’s iconic and very enjoyable. Ideal for autumn that isn’t too cold or rainy days. It evokes that for that sweet/woody base and slightly citrusy touch (why is it listed second? it’s not predominant on my skin 😅). It doesn’t matter if they recognize it, it’s very enjoyable.

Back around 2010, my mom gifted it to me, and I loved it: sweet, winter-like, with a citrus touch. It’s a personality-filled perfume, perfect for a winter day or cold nights. The reformulated version doesn’t smell the same; it’s nothing like what I had before. The original is a sibling to Bulgari’s Goldea; when I wear this, people ask if it’s the CH.

Ugh, smells super good, casual yet elegant at the same time. I work at an inspiration site and the batch I have doesn’t smell like the 2007 version; it’s more like the 2015 one. I’d love to mix several essences to recreate the original. I’m getting notes of Euphoria and 212 Sexy… does anyone know what else to combine? 😅

A clean, elegant, and soft fragrance, yet so subtle it feels like you’re not wearing anything. With a fresh citrus opening that blends into a floral heart of rose and jasmine, with a sweet touch of praline and cinnamon over an amber and wood base. Recommended for any occasion. Sparse trail but good longevity.

I loved this perfume; I took care of it for years and only wore it for special outings; it was my favorite. It was sweet, sexy, with a fresh touch. It’s a pity it was quite overused, but I still liked it. It’s a shame I couldn’t keep the empty bottle; it broke accidentally.

The 2007 version, the silver cap one, was a delight. I never felt that rich smell again; I used it to sleep and upon waking I’d smell the aroma in my hair and skin. Pity that the reformulation omitted the suede, it took away the charm.

A friend gifted it to me years ago, and I loved it. Soft scent, nothing intrusive, fruity and slightly sweet, ideal for a young woman 20 and up. It doesn’t have great longevity, but I absolutely adore it and would love to get it back.

Elegant and distinctive fragrance. I wanted to buy it since the very first ad with the Rooney song ‘I’m a terrible person’; it seemed super chic. From then until now, it’s always the one I come back to. 10/10