Carolina Herrera 2013 EDP

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CH Sublime

by Olivier Cresp , Rosendo Mateu , Elisabeth Vidal

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Carolina Herrera CH Sublime is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu, and Elisabeth Vidal. CH Sublime opens with Passion Flower and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Carolina Herrera's CH Sublime carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A modern chypre that aims for sophisticated femininity but delivers a divisive experience. Some adore its elegant blend of florals and patchouli, while others find it fleeting or, frankly, a bit dated. Best sampled first to see if it sings on your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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CH Sublime Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While some find it an office-safe 'career woman' scent, its noticeable floral and leather accords make it more suited for dates and formal events. Reports of moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overpower, but it's too refined for casual or sporty wear.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a bright, unusual burst of passion flower and bergamot, leading into a heart of rich rose and exotic orchid. The dry down introduces a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli, deep leather, and warm amber, all underpinned by a classic oakmoss base. It’s a complex floral-chypre with contrasting facets.

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