AllspiceOpens with
AbsintheHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
VIP Black Red
The tension between an office meeting and a late-night rendezvous — where crisp spiciness meets the rich warmth of leather, blending into an aura of understated confidence.
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VIP Black RedPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessBoss The Scent Intense · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom, ginger and leather8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
VIP Black Red by Carolina Herrera, launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumers Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Carlos Benaïm, is a Woody Spicy fragrance that embodies the brand's signature elegance. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes of allspice, cardamom, and ginger, creating an immediate sense of vibrancy and energy. As these top notes fade, absinthe introduces a bitter twist, adding complexity to the scent. The heart of leather and guaiac wood brings warmth and depth, while the animalic undertones give it a subtle edge.
Apply VIP Black Red with two sprays for a balanced experience. The fresh spicy top notes are fleeting but impactful, so layering is key to maintain the depth as it transitions into its warm and woody base notes. This fragrance reads best close to skin, making it perfect for daytime wear where you want a subtle yet sophisticated presence.
Fig. 01 — VIP Black Red, Carolina Herrera
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Juliette Karagueuzoglou
A sandalwood palace in Sherwood ForestJuliette Karagueuzoglou is a perfumer whose earliest scent memories include her parents' house and the smell of asphalt after rain, deciding at thirteen to pursue perfumery as a career.
Co-created with Carlos Benaïm
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 6%.