Carolina Herrera 2019 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Sandal Ruby

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Sandal Ruby opens with Pepper and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Geranium and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Carolina Herrera's Sandal Ruby carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Sandal Ruby is a controversial beast: some find it a sublime, spicy-floral-woody dream, while others recoil from its synthetic harshness. It is definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, prepare to be addicted to its bold, unapologetic character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Sandal Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cinnamon57%
Pepper43%
Heartas listed
Tuberose65%
Geranium35%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood41%
Patchouli31%
Cedar28%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is potent and projects strongly, making it overwhelming for an office setting. However, its bold and seductive nature is perfect for date nights and formal evening events, particularly in colder weather.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Sandal Ruby opens with a fiery kick of black pepper and cinnamon, demanding attention with its intense, warm spice. A creamy heart of tuberose and geranium soon emerges, softening the initial impact with a touch of white floral elegance. The dry down settles into a luxurious embrace of rich sandalwood and earthy patchouli, grounded by sturdy cedar, culminating in a smooth, lingering warmth.

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