Pink PepperOpens with
LavenderHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
CH Kings
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit in the boardroom, where sharp spiciness meets subtle sweetness and the scent clings to your skin like a second layer.
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CH KingsPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessDefy Parfum · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 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.
CH Kings by Carolina Herrera was launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumers Domitille Michalon and Anne Flipo. This fragrance is a warm, spicy, aromatic blend that opens with the sharpness of pink pepper and black pepper, followed by the earthy richness of cardamom and lavender. The heart notes introduce a soft sweetness from violet and cacao, while the base layers in musk and amber for an enveloping warmth. CH Kings captures the essence of modern sophistication, blending traditional spicy accords with unexpected sweet and aromatic elements.
Apply CH Kings with two sprays for optimal effect; it has moderate longevity and sillage. The spicy top notes are prominent initially but give way to the warm musk and amber base, which gradually unfolds over time. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that is both noticeable and understated.
Fig. 01 — CH Kings, Carolina Herrera
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Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Perfume as a library of smellsDomitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.
Co-created with Anne Flipo
The CH line
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Designer Carolina Herrera
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 30%.