by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum bottle by Carolina Herrera
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum
A truly divisive 80s powerhouse, Carolina Herrera is a bombastic white floral that screams 'boss lady' to some and 'old lady' to others. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for huge tuberose and unapologetic civet.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Catherine Eau de Parfum
A joyous, fresh white floral that manages to be both green and creamy without getting bogged down. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love realistic, dewy blooms and a touch of tartness, though some might wish the green top notes lasted longer.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 0%
Floral 36% 30%
Fruity 7% 6%
Green 13% 26%
Sweet 20% 18%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 16% 15%
Earthy 9% 5%
Animalic 13% 15%
Fresh 11% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
by Carolina Herrera EdP
Catherine EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 20% vs 52%
Jasmine 16% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Musk 14% vs 25%
Sandalwood 13% vs 25%
Vetiver 13% vs 22%
Only in by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum
Civet 18% Amber 14% Oakmoss 14% Cedar 13%
Only in Catherine Eau de Parfum
Cashmeran 28%

Accords

by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum Catherine Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
58%
Green
97%
58%
Tuberose
70%
52%
Woody
62%
Fresh
61%
57%
Animalic
46%
49%
Musky
54%
47%
Powdery
52%
Aromatic
47%
Ozonic
46%
45%
Floral
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Green shared
58%
97%
Tuberose shared
58%
70%
Woody shared
52%
62%
61%
Animalic shared
57%
46%
Musky shared
49%
54%
Powdery shared
47%
52%
47%
46%
45%

Performance

by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum Catherine Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's immense strength and sillage mean a very light hand is needed for professional settings, making it less suitable for office wear. However, its bold, sophisticated floral and animalic character, often described as 'sexy' and 'elegant' by reviewers, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. Its 'powerhouse' nature means it can overwhelm in casual, close-quarter situations.

Catherine Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, offering an invigorating lift without being overpowering. While elegant for formal events, its initial bright greenness might not suit every formal setting. It's too refined for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
83%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green, Tuberose accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

by Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum
Catherine Eau de Parfum
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