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

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Herrera for Men by Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera· 1991· After Shave

Herrera for Men

8.51.8KTypically ~$54

Rosemary at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin.

SpicyWoodySmokyFreshPowdery

Perfumer: Rosendo Mateu, Carlos Benaïm

Scent profile

Top notes

Rosemary Citrus leaf Lavender Neroli

Heart notes

Clove Pepper leaf Geranium

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

92%

Spring

78%

Summer

64%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

99%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

99%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillageroom-filling

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

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Sport

57%