VioletOpens with
CyclamenHeart
Orris RootDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
AquaFlore
The sensation of walking into a room where fresh flowers have just been arranged, and the subtle scent of powdery musk lingers in the air.
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AquaFlorePremium · $100–250
57%Similar accords, often for lessSunflowers · Elizabeth ArdenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1997, AquaFlore by Carolina Herrera is a floral green fragrance that captures the essence of freshness and elegance. Created by perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu, this scent opens with a vibrant mix of violet, melon, peach, and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of brightness. The heart notes of cyclamen, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and rose add a delicate floral bouquet that is both soft and alluring. The base notes of orris root, sandalwood, amber, and musk provide depth without overpowering the lighter top layers.
For best effect, apply AquaFlore to pulse points. The top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so let it settle before heading out. This fragrance is designed to be close to skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — AquaFlore, Carolina Herrera
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos 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.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Rosendo Mateu
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 16%.