Carolina Herrera 2022 Edp

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Mad World

by Sonia Constant

Carolina Herrera Mad World is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Sonia Constant. Mad World opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus and Lapsang Souchong Tea, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood. Carolina Herrera's Mad World carries a Statement verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Seriously, just don't bother. This one's an expensive, bitter mess with no staying power, earning it a hard pass from nearly everyone. You'd be mad to splash out on this. No wonder it gets sent out as a free sample.
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Elegant
Mad World Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 12%
Fruity 7%
Green 4%
Sweet 4%
Warm 20%
Woody 32%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 16%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Aromatic
52%
Floral
51%
Woody
49%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Sport

Its sharp, albeit fleeting, freshness makes it borderline acceptable for a quick sport scent, but its lacklustre performance and general poor reception limit its utility elsewhere. The bitter citrus and tea notes aren't suited for romantic or formal settings, and its 'standard' nature offers little for casual wear.

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Opening with a sharp, almost abrasive hit of bergamot and lemon, this fragrance quickly descends into a dry, somewhat bitter tea note from the lapsang souchong, interwoven with a hint of osmanthus. The citrus remains stubbornly present, eventually settling onto a faint, woody base of akigalawood. Imagine a very tart lemon, a cup of strong black tea brewed too long, and not much else.