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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
CH L Eau 2017
The quiet intensity of an early morning walk — where sharp citrus meets warm spices and woody depths to create a sense of renewed energy.
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CH L Eau 2017Premium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessRavine Ginger · French AvenueBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017, CH L Eau 2017 by Carolina Herrera is a sophisticated fragrance that blends freshness with warmth. Perfumer Olivier Cresp crafted this scent to be unisex, creating a harmonious balance between citrus and aromatic notes, such as lemon, blood orange, and Guatemalan cardamom. The heart of the composition features white florals like orange blossom and rose, while the base is anchored by woody and warm spicy elements like Haitian vetiver and cashmere wood. This fragrance captures the essence of modern elegance with its crisp top notes and enveloping base.
Apply one or two sprays on pulse points for a lasting effect. The fresh top notes will fade within the first hour, but the musky and woody base will remain close to your skin throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — CH L Eau 2017, Carolina Herrera
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
The CH line
37 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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The originalCH L Eau 2017Carolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250French Avenue · 2025Ravine GingerShares 6 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.19 (426)40%Match
Azzaro · 2002Pure CedratShares 4 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.10 (105)41%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2021Musk CollectionShares 5 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 3.66 (38)
With Carolina Herrera 212 Men on Ice 2006
Adds musky and powdery; shares ginger and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 18%.