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CH Insignia by Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera· 2018

CH Insignia

7.967Typically ~$90

A smoky scent built around bergamot over amber.

SmokyAnimalSweetSpicyOriental

Perfumer: Pierre-Constantin Guéros, Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Coriander Nutmeg Saffron

Heart notes

Leather Oud Rose Styrax

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

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When

Winter

98%

Spring

54%

Summer

34%

Fall

100%

Day

64%

Night

100%

Where

Office

58%

Casual

74%

Date

100%

Club

71%

Formal

84%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

23%