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*TOP REVIEWER* LHANEMANN on 12/8/2007 7:37:00 AM more reviews by LHANEMANN

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Strong (very strong) and headache inducing.
Not a "feminine" scent IMO.
Edit: I know some women who love this fragrance - some of them are my workmates. On most of them it stinks. But, surprisingly, one of them wears this well. It suits her.

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*TOP REVIEWER* expat on 12/5/2007 5:04:00 AM more reviews by expat

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Tan   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

WARNING: If you are not a fan of tuberose, you won't want to come within a mile of this particular perfume. Here's how it plays out on my skin: Initial blast is heavy tuberose ~ the kind that can make you feel queasy just from the thick sweetness of it all. It's so heavy that it makes the top notes in Fracas smell downright "fresh" by comparison (something I would have thought impossible)! Within 20 minutes the tuberose is tamed somewhat and I'm left with a softer version. This falls somewhere between Fracas and Michael Kors on me, but since I have both those scents I doubt I will repurchase this one. Oh, and for what it's worth, my teenage daughters found this scent absolutely revolting...so perhaps it isn't one for the younger gals. :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* eurodivas on 11/18/2007 4:00:00 PM more reviews by eurodivas

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is one of my staple perfumes. Have been buying this for years and the scent is just classic. Great for the winter months.

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pacificnorthwestocean on 11/3/2007 11:18:00 AM more reviews by pacificnorthwestocean

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

From Osmoz. Date of creation 1988.

Carolina Herrera leans on floral accords of jasmine and tuberose. The fragrance evokes the flavor of warm nights in Venezuela, the creator's country of origin. The jasmine note is a blend of two varieties: the fruity and delicate accent of petals, and the more sensuous and exotic tone of Indian jasmine. The woody notes of sandalwood and amber give the fragrance warmth and a cozy facet with radiant floral notes.

Top note : Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Green Note
Middle note : Jasmine, Tuberose, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang
Base note : Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber

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*TOP REVIEWER* 8ball on 9/26/2007 9:49:00 AM more reviews by 8ball

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I'm surprised this doesn't have a higher overall rating. Maybe b/c it's an 80's type perfume which is strong and sweet. But I think it smells *amazing*, and I have since the first time I tried it. It's a floral, heady with a unique twist. To give some perspective, I also love Michael, Marc Jacobs, Joy, and original Perry Ellis (which it is similar to, but orig PE is now d/c). It is also loooong lasting. A little goes a long way. Enjoy!

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*TOP REVIEWER* diana6 on 8/16/2007 9:52:00 PM more reviews by diana6

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I only have a sample of this, but I really like it! I plan on buying the full size bottle soon. It's very sophisticated, but not too flowery or strong. I probably wouldn't wear it during the daytime with jeans and a t-shirt, but it's definitely perfect for getting dressed up. It's more "feminine" than what I usually wear (I like a lot of citrus scents like Yves St. Laurent Baby Doll), but I love this, too.

The bottle is unexciting, but that's not too important to me - it's not like you're wearing the bottle!

EDIT: The actual perfume smelled NOTHING like the sample. Very "old lady" and overpowering flowers. Will not buy.

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Tristan77 on 8/13/2007 7:12:00 PM more reviews by Tristan77

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This fragrance is absolutely beautiful! It has an incredible dry down, and it is classic, sexy and can be worn by young and mature.
I love it!!

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deborahy30004 on 8/6/2007 12:31:00 AM more reviews by deborahy30004

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

When I fragrance-modeled for this scent several years ago, there were women who just had to have it. I find it entirely too powerful for me and would never recommend it. It reminds me of the 1980's when some of the strongest fragrances were introduced. I'm glad that period is past. I like more nuanced fragrances that linger, but don't overwhelm. This definitely overwhelms and I would never want to be an elevator with anyone wearing this scent.

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Rocki on 7/3/2007 2:28:00 PM more reviews by Rocki

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I agree with the poster below, that it really does depend on chemistry. I once smelled this on some girl my brother was dating many years ago, and it smelled really nice & feminine on her. Between many things changing through the years, and my own chemistry being different from hers, not so good on me. That doesn't mean it's not good, so try it if you like a tuberose/gardenia kind of scent, it might be right on you...

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hownowbrownmj on 5/5/2007 1:20:00 AM more reviews by hownowbrownmj

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is a feminine, powdery, strong scent. It's lovely for evening (I don't wear it in the day) and I receive compliments on it regularly. Like all scents, it has the chance of turning on some people due to body chemistry, but if you are at a department store, give this one a try...it's gorge!

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Ginger32 on 5/2/2007 11:07:00 AM more reviews by Ginger32

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

My mother started wearing this when it first came out. I thought is smelled divine! This is the scent I associate with her and I have a bottle of it, too. It is a classic scent and I hope it is never discontinued.

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doroula76 on 3/26/2007 10:46:00 AM more reviews by doroula76

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Tuberous perfumes in general smell very good on me. Fracas and Carolina Herrera are couple of those sexy perfumes that I really love. In some strange way they make feel very happy and energetic. I stronlgy recommend.

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ktz_bug on 3/8/2007 10:41:00 PM more reviews by ktz_bug

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This fragrance is absolutely elegant and a definite classic. My mother first wore this. I caught on and bought me my own bottle. I know very few people who wear this or are even familiar with the brand. I wholeheartedly recommend purchasing Carolina Herrera. It is incredibly fabulous!!!

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misslouisiana887 on 3/4/2007 10:34:00 PM more reviews by misslouisiana887

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This fragrance is absolutely elegant and a definite classic. My mother first wore this. I caught on and bought me my own bottle. I know very few people who wear this or are even familiar with the brand. I wholeheartedly recommend purchasing Carolina Herrera. It is incredibly fabulous!!!

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JCMU on 1/10/2007 9:33:00 PM more reviews by JCMU

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I received the purse-size roll on of this as part of a gift. I had previously picked up the bottle at Sephora and sniffed it but decided it was too "old" a scent for me (I typically wear Iris Nobile, Chanel Mlle and Stella McCartney to name a few). Anyway, I recently tried some on my wrist rather absentmindedly and I am now OBSESSED with it. I find myself dabbing my wrists with it before I run to Starbucks or the post office, or anytime I leave the house! It's equisitely feminine and sexy but not sweetly or sickeningly so. It has some "heft" to it but is not overpowering, status-y without being placable. I will be trying it out as my new signature scent for nightime and fancy events.

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*TOP REVIEWER* helg on 10/30/2006 5:53:00 PM more reviews by helg

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Don't know how people began to believe Angelina Jolie wears this one, but to set the record straight, please visit by Notepad (direct link Celebrities and the perfumes they wear) to see that she actually wears the men's version of Herrera and details on it. Just to set the record straight.

She's no floral gal and this is an intensly floral perfume (potent jasmine and tuberose, projecting a lot, but nice enough)

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magnificent on 8/10/2006 7:31:00 PM more reviews by magnificent

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Hi MUA-Ladies! If you like Carolina Herrera classic - you should try legendary FRACAS by Piguet!!! Both fragrances smell similar: Tuberose-based fragrances!!! Enjoy.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 4/27/2006 4:24:00 PM more reviews by jiney17

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

To me, "Carolina Herrera" is all heady, sweet, night-blooming flowers. Very rich, classic and womanly, just like Herrera's designs. Like another reviewer has mentioned, this is a fragrance that announces one's presence. (I should add that I have a small sample and dabbed it on rather than spraying. Perhaps spraying on such a strong scent is what has made it so overbearing for the others? This is definitely not for those who are easily bothered by strong perfume.) I think this is definitely a "mature" scent, in that one needs the gravitas that a few smile lines, a few grey hairs, and some serious jewelry can impart in order to carry it off successfully. I don't think it's "me", so I won't get more, though.

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chantal9677 on 4/8/2006 12:53:00 AM more reviews by chantal9677

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my least favorite of the Carolina Herrera Perfumes. Thee is a harsh undertone to it that I cannot quite describe. I gave this one away.

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VioletVonSchmidt on 4/1/2006 5:21:00 PM more reviews by VioletVonSchmidt

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I wanted so much to like this, but it has an acrid smell, like harsh chemicals. I love all these notes and I don't shy away from heavy florals, but this is just unpleasant on me. I read that Carolina Herrera wears this herself everyday, and it definitely fits her classically feminine, impeccably dignified personality. I'm sure this smells perfect on her.

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