Carolina Herrera 2015 EDT

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CH Africa

by Olivier Cresp

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Carolina Herrera CH Africa is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Olivier Cresp. CH Africa opens with Orange and Violet, settles into a heart of Iris, Cinnamon, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Incense. Carolina Herrera's CH Africa carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This African adventure is a proper mixed bag. Some find it a captivating journey of spice and citrus; others think it's just oppressive smoke. It's divisive, so a blind buy is definitely not recommended.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Exotic
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Energetic
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CH Africa Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange63%
Violet37%
Heartas listed
Tea42%
Cinnamon34%
Iris24%
Baseas listed
Incense53%
Vanilla47%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and distinct smoky-spicy profile make it less ideal for the office but suitable for adventurous casual wear or a unique date night. The warm and bold character leans away from formal or sport settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

CH Africa opens with a vibrant burst of orange, quickly joined by the soft, powdery whisper of violet. As it settles, a warm, spicy heart emerges with cinnamon and tea, grounded by the sophisticated, earthy touch of iris. The dry down is a smoky, comforting embrace of incense and smooth vanilla, creating a unique and exotic warmth.

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