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Carolina Herrera· 2010· Eau de Parfum

VIP

7.260Typically ~$90

A floral scent built around bitter orange over benzoin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FloralSweetPowderyFruityGourmand

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

Scent profile

Top notes

Bitter orange Passion fruit

Heart notes

Musk Gardenia Rum

Base notes

Benzoin Vanilla Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

83%

Summer

67%

Fall

100%

Day

89%

Night

100%

Where

Office

69%

Casual

95%

Date

100%

Club

73%

Formal

70%

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Sport

30%