Wild Strawberry LeafOpens with
Forest FruitsHeart
Cashmere WoodDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
Carolina
The quiet intimacy of a cozy study, where the scent of fresh spices and woody notes blend with the soft glow of candlelight.
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CarolinaPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessLahadhaat · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2003, Carolina by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that blends fresh and spicy notes with warm woody accords. Perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Clement Gavarry crafted this scent to capture the essence of elegance and sophistication. The composition opens with wild strawberry leaf and bitter orange, leading into cardamom and rose, before settling into a base of cashmere wood, musk, and amber. This fragrance is neither overly sweet nor overpowering; it's a subtle balance that resonates throughout the day.
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points — it blooms on skin over time. The spicy top notes are bright but brief, so layering is key for sustained warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Carolina, 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 Clement Gavarry
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 15%.