Carolina Herrera 2003 Edp

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Chic

by Carlos Benaïm , Jean-Marc Chaillan , Rosendo Mateu

Carolina Herrera Chic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, and Rosendo Mateu. The fragrance opens with Watermelon, Cardamom, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Pepper and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, and Amber.

Our verdict on Chic: Favourite

Chic is a crowd-pleasing, understated gem. It's not a beast, nor is it revolutionary, but this fresh, spicy woody scent is genuinely pleasant and remarkably versatile. A safe blind buy for an everyday grab that just smells, well, chic.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Chic Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 2%
Fruity 7%
Green 3%
Sweet 21%
Warm 39%
Woody 16%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Citrus
74%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Ozonic
67%
Aquatic
63%

Notes

Top Notes

Watermelon 29% Cardamom 22% Lemon 17% Mandarin 16% Bergamot 16%

Heart Notes

Pepper 53% Cinnamon 47%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 23% Tonka Bean 20% Musk 20% Amber 18% Cedar 18%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Chic's moderate performance and unobtrusive, fresh-spicy profile make it perfect for office, casual outings, and even dates. While reviews mention its elegance, it lacks the boldness typically desired for formal events.

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About

Chic opens with a bright, clean burst of dewy watermelon and zesty citruses, quickly welcoming a subtle hint of cardamom. As it settles, a warm, peppery spice emerges, tempered by soft cinnamon and anchored by a smooth, woody base of sandalwood and cedar. The journey ends with a pleasant, slightly musky sweetness from amber and tonka bean, delivering a balanced blend of fresh and warm.

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