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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
Chic
The quiet strength of stepping into a chic boutique where the subtle embrace of white florals blends with the warm comfort of musk and vanilla.
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Bulgarian RoseTopFreesiaHeart
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
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ChicPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessOath · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2002, Chic by Carolina Herrera is a floral masterpiece crafted by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The fragrance opens with a bright mandarin blossom that gives way to the lush white florals of tuberose and Bulgarian rose. This heart of red freesia and lily-of-the-valley adds a delicate, powdery touch before settling into a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. Chic is a composition that balances freshness and warmth, creating an elegant presence that feels both intimate and sophisticated.
Chic has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays on pulse points to ensure its floral warmth lasts through the day. It pairs well with light layering under a jacket or during cooler evenings when you want a scent that feels both fresh and intimate.
Fig. 01 — Chic, Carolina Herrera
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
The Chic line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Carolina Herrera
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 16%.