Good Girl Blush by Carolina Herrera

It looks like a girly-girl blush—volatile and evaporates the moment you apply it. Smells fruity, fresh, and very pretty, but its longevity is disappointing. I’m more intrigued that it’s a Chypre.

Ugh! I don’t know what I’m smelling, but sometimes it smells like peach yogurt (which isn’t even listed), and I love it because peach is my favorite fruit. It’s sweet but not cloying, though I think it’s better for night or cooler days.

Sweet, feminine, and it lasted after my shower. To me, it’s similar to the sweet perfume group like Fancy or Pink Sugar. I didn’t smell much vanilla, just a lot of sugar. Worth it for the longevity.

It’s the soul of the party. The opening is super citrusy, sparkling, and luminous, with a creamy almond note that gives it body from the start. A few minutes in, creamy red fruits appear, blending with the vanilla to create a decadent, enveloping accord. Although few say it, the formula recalls treats like La Vie est Belle L’Élixir, Delina Exclusif, and La Bomba: all belong to that creamy floral-fruity family with a vanilla base that conquers with sophisticated sweetness. Good Girl Blush joins that tradition, offering a youthful, festive version. The dry-down is a delicious, powdery vanilla that leaves a cheerful, sparkling trail. It might feel redundant if you already own several from this family, but it’s great for rotation so your favorite doesn’t get old too fast. It’s a fragrance designed to shine: youthful, joyful, perfect for parties or outdoor gatherings where you want to stand out with a sweet, sparkling aura. My rating: 8.5/10. A delight that confirms the appeal of the Good Girl line.

Divine, what can I say. It’s Carolina Herrera’s best perfume, with a very feminine and enveloping aroma.

I love the opening with that delicious bergamot, but the drydown is a sweet note that never quite closes for me, even though it’s very intoxicating.

It’s a feminine and delicious perfume, but in the drydown I only detect tonka bean or coumarin. It leaves me with a flat scent that doesn’t evolve. I’m sorry it doesn’t have good chemistry with my skin. I’ll do my best to finish it, but I won’t be buying it again.

I picked it up at duty free because my husband told me to quickly choose anything. On skin, it smells super feminine and delicate, but it doesn’t project; you have to press your nose against it to smell it. On my skin, it fades in half an hour and is almost imperceptible by the hour. I’ve never had a perfume disappear this fast; even a simple Splash lasts all day. I feel like I wasted $160 because it doesn’t lift my mood, lacks character, and doesn’t attract anyone. Nothing more to add.

What a charming scent… but I don’t see it as my thing. It’s a 10 for smell, an 8 for longevity, but I’m not into the vibe it projects. It’s very for pastel-loving girls who love wearing sundresses to the park for a picnic with a strawberry shortcake, and my vibe is way different. The ‘softest’ or ‘coquette’ I get is Gilmore, and those smell like caramel coffee, spices, or woods to me, not red fruits with flowers.

Another blind buy based on reviews and notes, and zero regrets. It opens fresh, feminine, and floral, quite intense at first, then settles down to a skin scent that’s sweet and floral. Hours later, the vanilla with a fresh twist really comes through. The bottle is gorgeous and delicate, though I found it a bit awkward to apply—maybe it’s just a matter of getting used to it.

A super beautiful perfume, both in bottle and scent. Perfect for a pink-loving, dreamy, feminine, and fun girl. Fortunately, on my skin I don’t perceive the ylang-ylang, which I dislike; what I do notice is the almond, vanilla, and peony. Together, they make a creamy, sweet, and elegant scent, perfect for a date or any moment you want to feel pretty and sophisticated. My absolute favorite sneaker, no doubt.

It’s not groundbreaking; it might remind you of many others—in fact, it brings me back to my Paradoxe Intense. I own both, and on my skin they leave a strong trail and last 8 hours. Still, it’s a joy to wear and smell that star note all the time. For me, it’s a sparkling, dry floral—I can’t quite explain it, but it feels dry or slightly woody. If you love florals, this is for you.

Am I the only one who thinks it smells similar to Lancôme Idôle Nectar?

A very feminine scent; I’d describe it as an addictive floral with a subtle citrus note, which makes many people love it. However, it has zero projection, which is a shame because the scent itself is incredible—you have to apply a lot to get any lasting power. I don’t detect any vanilla at all, but that doesn’t make it any less great. Men who’ve smelled it really like it. I recommend it for daytime; it’s a fantastic option for your everyday perfume. I think it’s the best in the Good Girl line, the most feminine and youthful, since the others smell a bit too mature and heavy. Unfortunately, it’s expensive and not worth it given the lack of projection.

I gifted this to my mom, and she says it doesn’t last, but of course it does! I’d say it lasts at least 6.5 hours on me. Not bad, though she’d love if it lasted all day lol. The bottle is gorgeous. However, it’s not recommended for winter because the scent fades; the floral and vanilla notes, while universal, blend well here but just don’t come through in the cold. People won’t even notice it if you wear it in winter.