Carolina Herrera 1994 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Flore

by Carlos Benaïm , Rosendo Mateu

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Carolina Herrera Flore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1994, created by Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu. Flore opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Carolina Herrera's Flore carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Flore is a classic green-floral powerhouse that screams sophistication. It's not for the faint-hearted, offering a bold yet elegant statement that commands attention. Many lament its discontinuation, praising its unique character and quality over modern scents.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
Flore Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes31%
Fruity Notes21%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes32%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with a formal, sophisticated floral character, make it less suitable for a typical office and excellent for formal events or date nights. It demands attention and is often described as too 'much' for casual wear, though some enjoy it for 'cool days of Spring'.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Flore opens with a vibrant, albeit potentially sharp, burst of aldehydes, green notes, and luminous bergamot, leading into a lush garden heart. Here, lily-of-the-valley takes centre stage, buoyed by jasmine, lilac, and rose, creating a sophisticated floral bouquet. The base settles into a warm, woody embrace of sandalwood and musk, providing a refined counterpoint to the energetic florals.

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