Carolina Herrera 2026 EDP

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La Bomba Intensa

by Christophe Raynaud , Louise Turner , Quentin Bisch

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Carolina Herrera La Bomba Intensa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Christophe Raynaud, Louise Turner, and Quentin Bisch. La Bomba Intensa opens with Berries, Bergamot, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Carolina Herrera's La Bomba Intensa carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive one, splitting opinion between those who find its amped-up fruitiness irresistible and others who can't get past a perceived artificial or medicinal edge. If you like sweet, bold, and unapologetically fruity, it's a winner. If not, best avoid.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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La Bomba Intensa 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intensely sweet and fruity profile, make it a bit much for a formal office setting. It shines brightest on dates or casual outings where its bold personality can be fully appreciated.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

La Bomba Intensa bursts open with a juicy explosion of mixed berries and tart raspberry, sharpened by a touch of zesty bergamot. This vibrant, almost jammy fruitiness then mellows into a heart of elegant orange blossom and delicate orchid, adding a floral sophistication. The base grounds the sweetness with warm, enveloping amber and a subtle earthiness from patchouli, ensuring a long-lasting, deep dry-down that's still very much about the fruit.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

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1.0 fl oz (30 ml) 1 offer
The Fragrance Shop $91.55/fl oz (£70.00)- ≈$93(£70.00) Buy →
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
The Fragrance Shop $80.82/fl oz (£103.00)- ≈$137(£103.00) Buy →
2.7 fl oz (80 ml) 1 offer
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