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Carolina Herrera

Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm

2004MenModern
7.7/ 10
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218 ratings
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Carolina Herrera Chic for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot with pepper and cinnamon, settling on soft sandalwood and cedar.

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How does it perform?

From 176 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy
  8. Woody

What does Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

The top is mandarin orange, cardamom, bergamot, lemon and watermelon: citrus leads, and the watermelon adds a fruity freshness. Pepper and cinnamon bring spice to the heart. In the base, tonka bean, amber and musk sweeten and soften it, while sandalwood and cedar give it a woody floor.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Jaguar Era and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mandarin orange
    • Cardamom
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Pepper
    • Cinnamon
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Sandalwood
    • Cedar

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Spring
  • 28%
    Summer
  • 25%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Office
    21%
  • Evening
    10%
  • Sport
    10%
  • Nighttime
    9%

Least picked for nights out.

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