Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm
77 ratings
From your scent profile
Carolina Herrera (1988) by Carolina Herrera is a classic women's fragrance with a floral, green character, rounded off by powdery and woody touches.
Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.
How does it perform?
From 54 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Powdery
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Animal
PowderyWhat does Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though it also works by day. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic.
The top opens with blossoms, green notes, fresh notes and fruity notes, joined by exotic notes. Lily and jasmine form the heart, with sandalwood and amber at the base. Spicy and animal tones sit within a sweet, powdery woodiness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums DelRae Amoureuse have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blossoms
- Exotic notes
- Fruity notes
First hours
- Lily
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 25%Winter
- 14%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Nighttime26%
- Evening22%
- Daytime21%
- Casual19%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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42% matchMahora (Eau de Parfum)
Guerlain · 1999
42% matchParis (Eau de Toilette)
Yves Saint Laurent · 1983
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Last updated: October 26, 2026