Carolina Herrera 1997 EDT

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AquaFlore

by Carlos Benaïm , Rosendo Mateu

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Carolina Herrera AquaFlore is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1997, created by Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu. AquaFlore opens with Mandarin, Violet, Melon, and Peach, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Iris. Carolina Herrera's AquaFlore carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

AquaFlore is a mixed bag: some find it a delightful, nostalgic journey into a classic floral, while others are put off by a dry, musty undertone and fleeting performance. It's an accessible vintage floral that can charm, if it works with your skin chemistry.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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AquaFlore Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its lighter projection and fresh, clean character make it suitable for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. The reported short longevity means it's less ideal for longer events like formal occasions or dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a juicy burst of mandarin and melon, AquaFlore quickly ushers in a spring garden bouquet of delicate violet and cyclamen. This fresh floral heart then mellows into a soft, powdery base where iris, warm amber, and clean musk create a subtle, comforting finish.

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