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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
Chic For Men
The crisp click of heels on the city sidewalk — where watermelon and citrus freshness meet spicy woods, creating an urban yet polished atmosphere.
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Chic For MenPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessNajdia · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Chic For Men by Carolina Herrera, launched in 2003 and crafted by Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, and Rosendo Mateu, is a Woody Spicy fragrance that blends freshness with warmth. The opening notes of watermelon, cardamom, lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot, and pepper create an invigorating burst of energy, while the heart and base notes of cinnamon, sandalwood, tonka bean, musk, amber, and cedar offer a grounding, spicy richness. This duality makes it a versatile scent that transitions seamlessly from day to night.
Apply a light spritz to the pulse points. The fresh top notes are bright but fleeting, so it’s the warm base notes that will linger throughout the day. Best for daytime wear when you want a scent that starts fresh and ends with subtle warmth.
Fig. 01 — Chic For Men, 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 Jean-Marc Chaillan and Rosendo Mateu
The Chic line
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 7%.