Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera
“Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a white floral, tuberose composition with a green undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1988, Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is a fragrance that embodies the essence of sophistication and elegance. Created by Carlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry, and Rosendo Mateu, this scent opens with bright green notes and apricot before diving into a heart rich with orange blossom, jasmine, and tuberose. The base layers in woody and musky accords, including sandalwood and civet, creating a warm and enveloping finish.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points; the green and citrus notes will fade quickly, but the warm musk and tuberose base will linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best for daytime wear when its floral warmth complements a professional setting.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp quiet of an office lobby where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with polished wood floors and soft leather chairs.
Fig. 01 — Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera, Carolina Herrera
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