BergamotOpens with
Lapsang Souchong TeaHeart
AkigalawoodDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
Mad World
The crisp clarity of a bustling city street, where the sharp scent of fresh tea mingles with floral notes in the air.
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Mad WorldPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessLiquid Cashmere White · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, lemon and osmanthus8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022, Mad World by Carolina Herrera is a fragrance crafted with the expertise of perfumer Sonia Constant. This composition opens with bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon, paired with the fresh spiciness of lapsang souchong tea. The heart introduces osmanthus and akigalawood for a warm, floral touch, while ambrette adds a subtle muskiness to the woody base. Mad World stands out as an intriguing blend that captures both freshness and depth.
Apply two sprays to ensure that the citrus top notes balance well with the deeper woody and floral base. This fragrance blooms best close to the skin, so layering it under your jacket can enhance its warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Mad World, Carolina Herrera
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Sonia Constant
Twenty-four years at Givaudan, then her own houseSonia Constant trained at ISIPCA in Paris and the Givaudan perfume school before spending over twenty-four years at Givaudan, where she created Tom Ford's Ombre Leather and Noir Extrême, Narciso Rodriguez for Her Pur Musc, Mugler's Angel Nova, and Jean Paul Gaultier's La Belle and Le Beau.
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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The originalMad WorldCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Donna Karan · 2015Liquid Cashmere WhiteShares Bergamot, Lemon and Osmanthus$40–100★ 4.05 (152)
With Carolina Herrera 212 Men on Ice 2006
Adds green, white floral and warm spicy; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 10%.