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Carolina by Carolina Herrera — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Carolina Herrera· 2003

Carolina

Name: Carolina by Carolina Herrera
Brand: Carolina Herrera
Rating: 7.9 (475 reviews)

7.9475Typically ~$90

Mostly cardamom and orange, warmed by amber. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FloralFruityCitrusAquaticSynthetic

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm, Clément Gavarry

Scent profile

Top notes

CardamomOrangeStrawberry leaf

Heart notes

Forest fruitsPepperRose

Base notes

AmberCashmere woodMuskVanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

78%

Spring

100%

Summer

97%

Fall

90%

Day

100%

Night

77%

Where

Office

88%

Casual

100%

Date

87%

Club

66%

Formal

71%

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Sport

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