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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
Bad Boy
The quiet confidence of a well-dressed individual stepping into an important meeting, where every detail is thoughtfully considered and executed with precision.
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Bad BoyPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessLacoste Original · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Carolina Herrera, Bad Boy was created by perfumers Louise Turner and Quentin Bisch. This Oriental Spicy fragrance opens with a burst of fresh spicy notes like white pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the sweetness of cacao and bergamot. The heart is anchored by woody accords such as cedarwood and clary sage, which are complemented by the warmth of tonka bean and vanilla. Bad Boy has become one of Carolina Herrera's biggest modern commercial hits, frequently ranking among top-selling men’s fragrances on major retail platforms. Despite its widespread popularity, enthusiast opinion remains notably split; some praise it for its rich gourmand-oriental character, while others consider it derivative of similar scents like Eros or 1 Million.
Apply Bad Boy lightly — the spicy top notes are potent and fade within an hour. The base notes take about two hours to bloom fully, so give it time to settle before heading out for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Bad Boy, Carolina Herrera
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Louise Turner
The niche whispererLouise Turner is a senior perfumer at Givaudan whose refined, textured compositions have made her a favorite of luxury and niche houses alike.
Co-created with Quentin Bisch
The Bad Boy line
11 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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Adds white floral, green and honey; shares two accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 19%.