Carolina Herrera 2021 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Gold Myrrh Absolute

by Véronique Nyberg , Alex Lee

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Carolina Herrera Gold Myrrh Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Véronique Nyberg and Alex Lee. Gold Myrrh Absolute opens with Immortelle and Pepper, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. Carolina Herrera's Gold Myrrh Absolute carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive beauty. Some adore its luxurious, dark chocolate and resinous warmth, while others find it too dry, too spicy, or simply underwhelming. Either way, it's a statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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Gold Myrrh Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper54%
Immortelle46%
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod57%
Licorice43%
Baseas listed
Myrrh54%
Vanilla46%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, dark, and spicy accords make it unsuitable for active wear or a professional office setting. However, its luxurious, seductive character is perfect for evening dates and formal events, though some note its intimate projection.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Gold Myrrh Absolute opens with a surprisingly vibrant kick of black pepper and the unique, hay-like sweetness of immortelle. It quickly settles into a rich heart of powdery cacao and a subtle hint of liquorice, conjuring images of artisanal chocolate. The dry down is a deeply enveloping blend of warm myrrh and creamy vanilla, creating an elegant, sophisticated aroma that lingers like an expensive secret.

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