6 Best Carolina Herrera Perfumes for Men With class [2024]

Best Carolina Herrera perfumes for men. The Carolina Herrera brand gets its name and start-up creative inspiration from the woman known as Carolina Herrera, a half Venezuelan half American fashion designer that was at one time given the nickname “the Madonna of the White House” and tagged severally in the tabloids as one of the best-dressed women in the world. 

Prior to dabbling into the vast world of fashion designing, Carolina Herrera had first worked briefly with Emilio Pucci, working as his publicist at the boutique he had established in Caracas, Venezuela, in the year 1965.

A few years later, she eventually moved to the big city, New York, with kids and a second husband. Not minding the fact that she was almost 40 and a mother, she was extensively supported by friends and family to pursue her dreams as a fashion designer.

She first started as a small-time designer with an unplanned showcasing of the first twenty dresses from the Carolina Herrera brand. Her first break came after this showcase seeing that more and more people wanted to get their hands on her designs.

With a slightly increased patronage and investment, the business expanded to the extent that the brand got a showroom and designing house located on the famous 7^th Avenue in New York City. 

However, her career and brand fully launched officially worldwide, both in reputation and sales, after she designed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s wedding dress in 1986. And even though the Carolina Herrera brand started initially as a fashion design house famous for its stylish dresses and fashionable wedding gowns, it soon followed the footsteps of luxury design houses that eventually expand and added more products to their portfolio.

In this case, it came in the form of a low-budget product line called CH, of which Carolina Herrera had to enter an agreement with Puig in 1987. As in the nature of most fashion houses owned by women, this fragrance wing started out first by creating feminine scents.

In that vein, the first fragrance ever released by this fashion house was a scent for women which took the founder’s name, Caroline Herrera and was launched in 1988.

However, the brand was also set to venture into the realm of making fragrances for men, with the first male fragrance coming out in 1991. Puig eventually took over the Carolina Herrera brand in 1995, an administrative move that further expanded the brand’s collection of both male and female fragrances. 

Carolina Herrera believed that fragrances are meant for everyone and not just women and that they are that unseen accessory that affirms the wearer’s identity and personality.

This is the ideology behind all the fragrance compositions and still stands strong even after this visionary and talented fashion designer stepped down for her daughter, Carolina Herrera de Baez, to take over. So far, the Carolina Herrera perfume brand has released a notable number of astounding and classic scents, some of which are included in this review. 

In addition, it seems important to point out that even though this brand did not grow its perfume brand with masculine scents, a good number of their male fragrances are now top favourites and commercial successes in different countries all over the world.

Best Carolina Herrera perfumes for men:

1. Carolina Herrera Prive Eau de Toilette for men

Carolina Herrera Prive eau de toilette spray belongs to the dry woods fragrance family and is commercially described as a part woody part oriental scent for men, with a profound leathery scent and spicy undertone. The only adjectives that come to mind while describing this scent are deep, irresistible, provocative, and classy.

This fragrance launched in 2015 breaks into the scenes as an entirely new addition to the extensive CH fragrance collection and has since remained on the front pages as one of the most commercially successful and sophisticated fragrances created by Carolina Herrera for men. 

Crafted as an offering to the extroverted and typically masculine man, CH Prive eau de toilette is that ideal seductive essence that boosts self-confidence and turns heads with no discretion.

In addition, with regards to the select ingredients it contains and bearing in mind that this fragrance thrives on sexual magnetism, it comes as the perfect fragrance for dates, a casual business meeting, or a night out with friends at the club. Also, due to the fact that it contains whiskey, along with other dry notes, it becomes the irreplaceable fragrance choice for the fall and winter seasons. 

When applied on the skin or a worn piece of cloth, the first scents that reach the nostrils immediately are the dark, spicy and sensual scents of whiskey, cardamom, and a subtle whiff of red thyme. Also, as part of the initial notes that create an instant olfactory impression, are the sweet, floral and tangy citrus notes of lavender, grapefruit, clary sage, and pomelo.

However, the whiskey notes are not overpowering as one would expect them to be, but instead retains a disposition that simply reminds you that it is still there without taking over. Also, the initial sweetness isn’t the same as found in most floral and fruity fragrances, but rather appears more synthetic and in a way accentuates the presence of other accompanying notes.

At the end of the fragrant trail are the comfortable, warm and deep scents of notes like leather, Tonka bean, and benzoin, offering a befitted smooth and elegant finish to the whole fragrance composition. In all, these notes, though contrasting, meet in a complete blend that knows both balance and nuance.

This fragrance is adjudged by many users to have slightly above longevity and sillage. It is guaranteed to last up to seven hours on a typical good day, a quality that isn’t bad seeing that it comes in eau de toilette concentration. 

The fragrance notes contained in this fragrance include:

• Top notes: lavender, grapefruit, and sage
• Heart notes: red thyme, whiskey, and cardamom
• Base notes: benzoin, Tonka bean, and leather. 

With regards to the packaging, CH Prive eau de toilette comes in a sleek polished part black part transparent lacquer that closely resembles an antique hip flask.

The choice of incorporating black into the creation of the flacon gives the perfume a classic and sophisticated appearance wherever it appears. In addition, it has some shades of shiny gold at the neck of the bottle and a flexible hinge that attaches the stopper to the body of the bottle, further emphasising the idea of luxury that the fragrance represents and upholds.  

In addition, CH Prive eau de toilette comes with charm and grace that are hard to resist. As a luxury perfume, it enters this list as the ideal masculine fragrance for that version of the man that has impeccable taste and desires to feel special and unique, especially to himself and to those around him. This perfume is among the best Carolina Herrera perfumes for men.

Pricing and Availability

CH Men Prive Eau de Toilette comes available in bottle sizes of 50ml, 100, and 150ml. This fragrance is available for sale on the Carolina Herrera website, on Amazon, and other online websites that sell cosmetics and fragrances.

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2. 212 NYC Men by Carolina Herrera

212 NYC Men is a floral and woody fragrance that was created by the Carolina Herrera brand and launched in 1999. With regards to the olfactive family, the 212 NYC Men fragrance belongs to, an analysis of the initial scents shows how it expertly combines fresh floral and green notes bustling with an energetic vibe and newness of mornings, along with spicy and alluring scents that build up interest.

This mood is balanced out by the deeply layered, warm, and typically masculine base notes consisting of incense, Guaiac wood, vetiver, sandalwood, and the rest. Most importantly, this fragrance has an authentic scent that makes it stand out in the midst of thousands of scents out there. 

When spritzed on a pulse point or piece of clothing, the first scents to burst out are the acrid scent of citrus notes (of bergamot and grapefruit) and a green scent that reminds the nostrils of freshly cut grass in summer.

Though sharp, the initial feel of this fragrance does not feel overpowering or suffocating, and it soon cools down allowing the enveloping scent of floral notes to take over.

Still, at this point, there is a retained traceable spicy scent that still contributes to the general excitement already set by other notes. As expected, as this fragrance goes down lower, it takes on a calmer and more composed feel of the woody and musky base notes. Even as this happens, there is slight retention of the floral and citrus notes from the opening of this fragrance.

This makes it not an entirely bad choice for people looking for a signature fragrance, especially for the summer or spring seasons. Due to its modern vibes and traditional urban confidence that revolves around the city of New York, it is a ready-to-go fragrance that is masculine enough for guys of all ages. The fragrance notes in this perfume are:

Top notes (green and citrus): grapefruit, bergamot, petitgrain, and lavender 

Heart notes (floral and aromatic): ginger, sage, violet, pepper, and gardenia

Base notes (musky and woody): musk, sandalwood, guaiac wood, incense, vetiver, and labdanum 

To some users of this fragrance, this Carolina Herrera perfumes for men comes as too pronounced and loud and so might not work as the best option for a work fragrance. But this entirely depends on the kind of work and one’s working conditions. In all, it is a daytime fragrance ideal for work and play settings.

Also, based on numerous reviews dropped by many users of this fragrance, 212 NYC Men has an impressive sillage, a strong projection and a long-lasting quality that allows it to stay on fresh for 24 hours, with the scent being most intense within the first nine hours. 

This fragrance borrows its creative inspiration from Manhattan, a major city at the heart of the big city the never sleeps, the city of New York. With a composition immensely influenced by this city, it incorporates the energies, sophistication, confidence, and sense of style that this city is reputed to have into its fragrance composition.

The packaging is minimalist and simple and comes as a cylindrical metallic flacon with a sleek grey stainless shade that flaunts the refinement that is associated with the fragrance. In addition, it comes in a multi-coloured pack that further reflects the variegated personality the creators of this scent infused into the composition of these fragrances.

Furthermore, the perfumers behind this fragrance are Alberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, and Rosendo Mateu, with Ann Gottlieb as the product developer.

Pricing and Availability 

212 NYC Men eau de toilette fragrance comes in bottle sizes of 1.01 FL. OZ., 1.69 FL. OZ., 3.38 FL. OZ., and 6.76 FL. OZ. Also, it is available for sale on the main Carolina Herrera website and on Amazon. On Amazon, the price of the 1.01 FL. OZ. bottle starts from $27.92, while that oof 1.69 FL. OZ. starts from $41.82. Also, the 3.38 FL. OZ starts from $51.95 and the 6.76 FL. OZ. from $58.00.

3. 212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette by Carolina Herrera

212 VIP Men eau de toilette is a part amber part woody fragrance that was released by Carolina Herrera in 2011. This fragrance was released to balance out the binary divide after its female contemporary was released in the year before the male version was made available to the public.

Coming as another addition to the 212 scent collection from Carolina Herrera, this fragrance was created by renowned perfumers-Lucas Sieuzac and Emilie Coppermann. This particular fragrance is formulated for the newer generation of non-conformists and currently has many variants, some of which are limited edition fragrances. 

Like the name of the fragrance reveals, it is specially formulated for the crème de la crème, the VIPs, the party headliners within the New York social scene. Like the inscription on the packaging box shows, the scent it gives off feels like a private party and only the savvy and sleek VIPs are invited.

In addition, the marketing slogans following the launch of this fragrance, which are “This is a Private Party” and “Are you on the List”, literally provide all the answers one might have about the personality of this fragrance. Judging by this then, 212 VIP Men eau de toilette is that perfect signature scent for indulging nightlife, either coming as a hangout at the club with friends, a night out with a date, or a casual evening event.

The magic in this fragrance practically jumps out wherever there is the cover of night, excitement and good vibes. And the inclusion of nightlife scents like vodka and gin seals the deal. The standard man for whom this fragrance is created is wild and free, lives like the life of the party, and has an irresistible charm about him.

And in the spirit of working with models or personalities who embody the set of qualities highlighted in a fragrance, Jon Kortajarena is the face of the marketing campaigns aimed at boosting publicity and sales volume of this scent. This fragrance is ideal for the winter, spring, fall and summer seasons. 

With the sustained 24/7 energetic and spicy feeling it brings, this fragrance can only be judged the true handiwork of a mixologist, which is most evident in how the fragrance composition expertly blends the unlikely notes of vodka, ginger, lime caviar, spices, passion fruit, black pepper, kingwood, gin and others.

When applied, this fragrance awakens with the freshly spicy and tropical scent of hot notes and fruits, both of which are pleasant and recognizable to the nostrils and at the same time set the pace of what to expect from this fragrance in general.

In addition, there is the sharp and deeply compelling scent of gin and vodka that does not come off as too intense, with the initial spicy undertone still lingering. There is also a tingeing sweetness to this scent that is entirely hard to ignore. And as the scent dries down, the base scents of leather, woodsy notes and amber are mainly detectable at this point.

As the fragrance trail progresses so does the projection, which drops down a notch in the level of concentration as the scent breaks down. Also, this Carolina Herrera perfumes for men lasts comfortably for 6 to seven hours, with four hours of this time capturing the full intensity of the fragrance composition. With regards to its average projection and staying powers, 212 VIP Men can stay as a mild scent on the skin for about 9 to 10 hours after being applied. 

Furthermore, the notes contained in this fragrance are:

Top notes: lime, ginger, passion fruit, and black pepper. 

Heart notes: spices, vodka, mint, and gin. 

Base notes: woodsy notes, amber, and leather. 

Furthermore, 212 VIP Men eau de toilette fragrance comes contained in a polished and fashionable rectangular-shaped flacon that has given it an ergonomic look due to the curved edges.

In addition, the bottle comes in the form of a shiny stainless bottle that captures the flashy personality of this scent and remains largely appealing to the eyes. 

Pricing and Availability 

212 VIP Men eau de toilette comes available in bottle sizes of 50 ml and 100ml bottles, along with an aftershave lotion that comes in a 100ml size and a deodorant that comes in a 75ml bottle. These fragrant products can be found for sale on Amazon and on the main Carolina Herrera website. On Amazon, the 50ml size sells for $40.54 while the 100ml bottle size is sold at $58.87.

4. 212 Surf for him by Carolina Herrera

212 Surf for Him is a limited-edition fresh aromatic perfume that is created for men by the foremost design house, Carolina Herrera. This fragrance was launched in 2014 in a collaborative deal with Puig and is a mélange of tart citrusy notes, uplifting and slightly salty sea notes, and a mild greeny vibe. 212 Surf for Him was launched alongside the female version of this scent, which is the 212 Surf for Her fragrance. In addition, it is a versatile scent and has a far above average sillage and longevity. 

This fragrance gets its creative inspiration from the idea of fun connected with images of vacation in the tropics, a typical hot afternoon during summer, a carefree idea of fun, strong waves and the moving scent of the sea, and youthful exuberance.

Even when summer is over and packed up, the evocative power behind this once-in-a-century scent is definitely sure to remind you of the good days that came with summer.

The fact that the 212 Surf for Him fragrance is directed towards a younger demographic can be said to be the reason behind the inclusion of sea notes (in the nature of a sea accord known as a casual one), in addition to the exhilarating and exciting citrus notes. The fragrance notes contained in this fragrance are:

Top notes: sea notes

Heart notes: grapefruit

Base notes: patchouli

This fragrance comes in a flacon shaped like that of most fragrances in the 212 scent collection but is covered in light shades of blue and leaves from the tropical palm tree and flower petals. The stopper of the flacon is in a deeper shade of blue that aligns with the colour of the flower petal on the body. An as expected, “212” and “limited edition” is boldly inscribed on the front part of the flacon. Finally, the outer box it comes in also has these tropical colours and expresses the central idea backing its creation. 

Pricing and Availability

212 Surf for Him is available only in a 100ml that comes in eau de toilette concentration. And as a limited-edition fragrance, this fragrance was tagged unavailable on the Carolina Herrera website at the time of this review but was found on Amazon. On Amazon, the 100ml bottle sells for $70.00.

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 5. 212 Sexy Men Eau de Toilette Spray by Carolina Herrera

212 Sexy Eau de Toilette fragrance is an oriental fougere fragrance specially formulated for men and remains an all-time favourite with regards to its sweet and spicy vibe. This Carolina Herrera perfumes for men was launched in 2006 as an addition to the reputable 212 fragrance collection and gives off a remarkable scent that spells out suaveness, raw power, accompanied by magnetic sensual energy that is sure to elicit that “oh so sexy!” response from anyone close by.

Due to these qualities, one might argue that 212 Sexy Men, with regards to all it does and promises, is a fragrance for men in their 20s to 30s, but I’m sure most older men would disagree as it is common knowledge that even they too like to be desired and complimented, especially by the opposite sex.

Simply put, 212 Sexy Men is specially formulated for that man who does not shy away from attention and unabashed admiration. Also, the perfumers behind this scent are Alberto Morillas and Rosendo Mateu. 

Furthermore, it embodies the cosmopolitan spirit of the modernly innovative and outgoing man who lives on the bright and intriguing side of life, along with the trails of sophistication and elegance that come with it.

Also, this fragrance lives up to its name as it relies on the inherent strong evocative and alluring powers behind the blend of notes that go into the composition of this scent. In all, it creates an indelible olfactory imprint that blends well with the wearer’s body chemistry (sweat and heat) and works like a graceful charm that follows the wearer wherever he goes.

This fragrance comes with a slightly above average sillage and projection, while still staying fresh for up to seven to eight hours after it is spritzed.  

When applied, the spell it casts starts with the smooth and compelling citrus notes of mandarin and bergamot, which is closely followed by the aromatic effect provided by the inclusion of notes like cardamom and pepper.

This beginning part of the fragrance weathers down gradually, while still remaining pleasant and enveloping to the olfactive senses.

In addition, notes like sandalwood and amber provide noticeable support that highlights the sweetness of the vanilla note. Still going, this prevailing scent gets a new addition, which is the leathery and earthy scent of guaiac wood. These last notes offer a calming and settling effect to the whole fragrance composition.

The good thing about this fragrance is that it gets better as the scent gets drier and the scent profile opens up bringing out the alluring and compelling side it is lauded from. Most importantly, 212 Sexy Men is thoroughly distinct from most scents in the 212 collections and at the same time comes with a mass appeal that endears this scent to thousands. The fragrance notes contained in this perfume are:

Top notes: bergamot, green notes, and mandarin orange. 

Heart notes: cardamon, pepper, and floral notes.

Base notes: sandalwood, vanilla, musk, guaiac wood, and amber.  

Words to describes this fragrance will be warm, sweet (but not sugary sweet), musky, welcoming, and powdery. 212 Sexy Men fragrance is an ideal day and night time scent, for work and play settings like formal occasions, night dates, casual meetings, or business meetings. Due to its versatility, it serves all for social functions. Also, it is perfect for all seasons, especially for the fall and winter seasons.   

On-body design, this fragrance comes with the usual sleek and metallic cylindrical body that most fragrances under the 212 scent collection come with.

The flacon is covered in a brownish shade and has a luminescent inscription of the collection (212) in front of the flacon, which changes its appearance in the presence or absence of light. This exterior design can be said to also capture the general essence and creative mindset that guides the composition of this exquisite scent. 

Pricing and Availability

212 Sexy Men eau de toilette fragrance comes available in 30ml. 50ml, and 100ml bottle sizes. To buy, simply check the Carolina Herrera website and on Amazon. On Amazon, the 100ml or 3.4 FL. OZ. sells for $86.90, while the smaller bottles of 50ml or 1.7 FL. OZ. and 30ml or 1.0 FL. OZ. sell at $43.24 and $ respectively.

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6. Carolina Herrera Men Sport 

Carolina Herrera Men Sport eau de toilette is a spicy and fresh aromatic scent launched in 2012 for men. As a recent addition to the CH fragrance collection, this scent is best described as a potpourri of fresh green and aromatic notes, rejuvenating aquatic notes and a calm and deeply woody base to complete the cycle.

This Carolina Herrera perfumes for men was launched alongside the CH fashion line still created by Carolina Herrera, a clothing collection that supports an active and sporty lifestyle and the spirit of youth, just like the fragrance does too.

Carolina Herrera Men Sport eau de toilette, a spectacular fragrance that came into the market three years after CH Men did, successfully combines the strength of distinct and different scents, to form one fragrance that projects the superlative qualities every masculine man aspires to.

Also, like every fragrance that belongs to the CH fragrance line, Carolina Herrera screams elegance and natural in a justly satisfying way. 

This fragrance is specially created for the man who thrives on momentary bliss and enjoys life to the fullest. Bearing a remarkable mark of class and elegance, it comes as a uniquely masculine fragrance with various awesome shades, with the most obvious being its sensual warm side and its spicy stimulating side.

When applied, this fragrance opens up with a spicy feel of juniper berries from Virginia Island and Sichuan pepper that starts up an exciting vibe, which is further sustained by the fresh and tangy feel of citrus from bergamot and grapefruit. The superb combo of spicy and acrid notes creates an opening that is both exciting and enthralling.

In addition, there is the presence of sea notes that add a contrasting and diversified tone to the overall animated feel of the opening notes. The balanced cooling off and calm this explosive fragrance composition needs is provided by base notes like oakmoss, sandalwood, and vetiver. The fragrance notes contained in this perfume are:

Top notes: sage, grapefruit, and bergamot. 

Heart notes: Sichuan pepper, sea notes, and Juniper berries from Virginia Islands. 

Base notes: sandalwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. 

This fragrance comes available in a square-shaped transparent glass flacon covered with a diagonally striped white and red material that appears to be as tough as khaki material. On this stripped material is a grafted design of the brand initials.

Also, the stopper is covered in a shiny variant of silver while the packaging box comes with the same diagonal red and white strip that is on the body of the bottle. In all, this outer design makes the bottle elegant and eye-catching on every dresser or surface it appears.

This fragrance serves ideally as a night and daytime fragrance and is suitable for both work and casual spaces without appearing too intense or too strong. Just a few spritzes on this fragrance on major pulse points is enough to see you through the day, all thanks to its increased staying power and strong sillage. 

Pricing and Availability 

Carolina Herrera Men Sport eau de toilette comes available in 50ml and 100ml bottle sizes and in eau de toilette concentration. It is available for sale on Amazon on many online websites and shops depending on the buyer’s geographical location. On Amazon, the 50ml sells between $45.29 to $82.48 for a bottle, while the 100ml bottle size sells between $58.90 to $106.75.