Black CherryOpens with
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
Very Good Girl Elixir
The quiet confidence of an afternoon spent sipping tea and indulging in rich pastries, where the warm embrace of vanilla and cocoa is balanced by the freshness of rose and cherry.
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Very Good Girl ElixirPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessI Want Choo Forever · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bitter almond, rose and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Very Good Girl Elixir by Carolina Herrera, launched in 2024, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that seamlessly blends sweet and nutty notes with rich florals and a touch of cocoa. The composition opens with the bright freshness of black cherry and bitter almond, leading into a heart of rose and tuberose before settling into a warm base of vanilla and cocoa. This fragrance captures the essence of Carolina Herrera's signature elegance, offering a sophisticated yet approachable olfactory experience.
Apply two sprays to ensure the black cherry and bitter almond notes have a chance to mingle with the richer base. This fragrance blooms gradually over time, so it's best suited for daytime wear when you can enjoy its full development.
Fig. 01 — Very Good Girl Elixir, Carolina Herrera
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Louise Turner
The niche whispererLouise Turner is a senior perfumer at Givaudan whose refined, textured compositions have made her a favorite of luxury and niche houses alike.
Co-created with Shyamala Maisondieu
The Very Good Girl line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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The originalVery Good Girl ElixirCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Jimmy Choo · 2022I Want Choo ForeverShares Bitter almond, Rose and Vanilla$40–100★ 4.09 (2,606)38%Match
Lattafa Perfumes · 2024Peace & LoveShares Rose, Tuberose and Vanillaunder $40★ 4.05 (1,250)41%Match
Zara · 2024Cherry BombShares Rose and Vanillaunder $40★ 3.87 (108)
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Adds powdery, woody and iris; shares vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 13%.