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Chic

2002Men

white floral up front, then floral, settling into rose.

Chic by Carolina Herrera is a Floral fragrance for women. Chic was launched in 2002. Chic was created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Red Freesia, Tuberose and Bulgarian Rose; middle notes are Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Blossom and Orange Blossom; base notes are White Musk, Sandalwood…

white floral floral rose tuberose

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Red Freesia, Tuberose, Bulgarian Rose
Heart· 2–4h
Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Blossom, Orange Blossom
Drydown· 6h+
White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

59%

34%

32%

32%

22%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring36%Summer30%Fall21%Winter12%Day75%Night25%Wears female87%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Carolina Herrera picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chic smell like?

white floral up front, then floral, settling into rose. Dominant accords: white floral, floral, rose.

What notes are in Chic?

Top: Red Freesia, Tuberose, Bulgarian Rose. Heart: Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Blossom, Orange Blossom. Base: White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

How long does Chic last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chic loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Chic best for?

Spring is the top pick (36%). Summer is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chic?

Day wear leads at 75%. Night is a secondary pick at 25%.

Is Chic for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 87% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chic?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 2002.