The Perfume Library

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

CH Men Privé

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, favouring evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely chosen. Its character is mostly described as masculine. The top has lavender, cardamom, sage, grapefruit and red thyme, with whisky in the heart. The base is led by leather, tonka bean and benzoin. The spicy, smoky side rests on a sweet, leathery foundation. Alexandria Fragrances A Private Man and Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

Very Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh, fruity opening of currant and lychee with the sweet, creamy warmth of rose and Bourbon vanilla, a modern scent made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern. It opens with currant and lychee, fresh and fruity. Rose gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery sweetness, and vetiver steadies it with a light earthy, woody edge. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet.

Bad Boy (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper, Italian bergamot and grapefruit against the sweetness of cocoa absolute and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and is chosen less for the office or daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with citrus and peppers: pink, black and white pepper add spice over bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, vetiver and clary sage give a dry, woody footing. The base brings a gourmand sweetness from cocoa absolute and tonka bean. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and sweet. Bad Boy Power Up Spray and Invictus Victory have a close profile.

CH Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 2009

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera CH Men Eau de Toilette opens on violet and grass, then softens into cashmere, vanilla and suede, balancing a fresh, green side with a sweet depth for men. In the top, violet and grass give a fresh, green start. The heart brings saffron and nutmeg for spice, and the base of cashmere, vetiver, sandalwood and suede sets a woody, leathery ground, sweetened by vanilla and jasmine sambac. Powdery and fruity touches run through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern.

Good Girl Blush (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and fresh feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daytime and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily and leisure use come first, though it also works for a night out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens with bergamot and bitter almond: the bergamot brings freshness, the almond a slightly sweet edge. Ylang-ylang and peony form a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with a fruity touch alongside. Montblanc Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Nude Bouquet (2021) have a close profile.

Bad Boy Cobalt

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that balances its sweetness with spice and wood, and leans towards easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter trailing. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though night out and business also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with lavender and pink pepper; in the heart, Egyptian geranium and black plum add a fruity sweetness. The base of vetiver, oak, cedarwood and truffle builds a dry, woody foundation, and a synthetic edge shows in the accords. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Chopard 1000 Miglia Extreme have a close profile.

212 Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daytime wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear coming first and business use close behind. It reads masculine, with a modern edge. Citrus leaf and grass open with a green freshness. In the heart, gardenia adds a soft floral note while lavender and spices bring a slight bite. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and slightly synthetic touches throughout. Guess Guess Man and Dunhill X-Centric have a close profile.

212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that sets black pepper, mint and finger lime against apple and ginger. It opens cool, spicy and citrusy with black pepper, mint and finger lime. In the heart, apple, ginger and vodka turn it fruity and lightly sweet. The base of tonka bean, kingwood, leather and amber dries down warm, woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Cuba VIP Cuba for Men and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

La Bomba

6.7

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carolina Herrera La Bomba pairs dragon fruit, red frangipani and Cherry Hill peony into a fresh, fruity-floral scent that leans feminine and suits both casual days and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it is worn for leisure and nights out. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. Dragon fruit opens fresh and fruity. In the heart, red frangipani and Cherry Hill peony add a soft floral note, and vanilla in the base turns it sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid and Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Bad Boy Le Parfum

6.5

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum is a men's fragrance that starts fresh and green, then turns spicy, leathery and smoky-woody. It opens with grapefruit and hemp, which give a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, geranium and black pepper add a spicy edge, and leather and vetiver set a woody, smoky base. Sweetness stays in the background, while a synthetic sheen gives it a modern feel. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and voters read it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Joop! Joop! Homme Black King.

Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

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. 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.

Very Good Girl Glam

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam opens with black cherry and bitter almond and sweetens towards bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and it reads feminine and modern. Black cherry and bitter almond lead at the top. In the heart, rose water and lily add a soft floral note. At the base, bourbon vanilla and vetiver settle the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia have a close profile.

Herrera for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Herrera for Men Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, rosemary and neroli and settles into tobacco, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, spicy fragrance for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Over half of voters call it masculine, and many also read it as classic. The top notes of rosemary, lavender, citrus leaf and neroli give a fresh, green start. In the heart, pepper leaf, clove and geranium add a spicy, slightly floral turn. As it dries, tobacco, sandalwood and amber leave a warm, woody base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.

Good Girl Blush Elixir

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, creamy gourmand feel, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer clearly lags behind. It is chosen most often for nights out and evenings, though it also has a place in daily wear. Most voters find it feminine, and some describe it as modern. It opens with mandarin orange and Italian bergamot, which give a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, rose and ylang-ylang absolute bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla absolute and patchouli settles it onto a creamy, sweet ground. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

212 VIP Black (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance built around absinth, leather, lavender, musk and vanilla, moving between fresh green and sweet gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter next. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and voters read it as masculine with a modern character. Absinth opens it with a fresh, green edge. In the heart, leather and lavender take over, with spicy and woody tones coming through. In the base, musk and vanilla soften it into a sweet, gourmand finish. La Rive 315 Prestige Black and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle have a close profile.

Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir

7.0

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir is a masculine fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, moving from a fresh, spicy start to a sweet, resinous finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer well back. Evening and night-out wear lead, while leisure, daily and office use trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine and modern. Sage and black pepper open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, woods and black truffle add an earthy, woody depth. Frankincense and vanilla in the base soften it into a sweet, resinous warmth, with a synthetic sheen that keeps it modern. Its profile is close to Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Christian Louboutin L'Encens.

212 Sexy Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet, floral and spicy masculine scent built around tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes a clear third, and few choose summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Bergamot, ginger and mandarin orange give a bright, spicy opening. The heart holds cardamom, green pepper and floral notes, with tonka bean already bringing sweetness. In the base, gaiac wood, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber turn it powdery, creamy and warmly woody.

212

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 pairs orange blossom, mandarin orange and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, freesia and rose, making a fresh women's scent suited to daytime. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most are daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, then moves into a green, floral heart of jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily. Musk and sandalwood in the base soften it and leave a lightly woody finish. Pascal Morabito My Diamond and Annayake Pour Elle have a close profile.

212 Sexy

6.8

Carolina Herrera · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and gardenia in a fresh, sweet floral scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, though evening also gets votes, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, which give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. Gardenia and floral notes form the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and cotton candy sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Tchibo Sensual Gold and Le Blanc Vanille have a close profile.

Bad Boy Elixir

6.9

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir is a sweet, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent; it also works for leisure, but it is rarely chosen for summer. It reads as masculine and modern. The scent runs sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery backdrop. Leather, cocoa and frankincense come forward while iris softens the edges, and Provençal lavender and sage add an aromatic side. Mandarin orange and bergamot lift it slightly, and cedarwood gives a woody base. Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum have a close profile.

Bad Boy Extreme

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme is a strong masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a woody, spicy backbone, and it fits cold-weather evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with the spicy bite of sage and ginger. In the heart, vetiver and cocoa absolute build an earthy, creamy base. Patchouli and tonka bean then sweeten and deepen it, and the synthetic, oriental feel stays through to the end.

Very Good Girl Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, gourmand softness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Its feminine character dominates, though some also call it modern. It opens on black cherry and bitter almond, while tuberose and rose water give the heart a soft floral touch. Cocoa and vanilla sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy trail. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Glam and Zara Tuberose (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mystery Tobacco

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, and sits best in the cooler months. Ginger and davana open with a spicy, slightly fruity start. In the heart, patchouli and vetiver lay a woody, earthy base. Tobacco absolute and tonka bean absolute lead the base, turning the scent sweeter, with a gourmand, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Pacifica Tibetan Mountain Temple and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.