Reviews of Herrera for Men (1991)
by Carolina Herrera

Fragrance can evoke tons of memories, and Carolina Herrera for Men does it for me...I think it's the one that turned me into the wonderful world of scents (not even my first "frag", Lacoste Classic, can have that uhm...honor hehe).

As a fan of fougeres this is right up my alley, and the tobacco note just adds to its warm-fuzzy quality (I also own D&G PH and Versace The Dreamer, I seem to be a fan). Great for bed-weather nights (its drydown is comforting and just asks for a snuggle-fest), romantic dates and dinners with friends wherein one has to turn up the charm and the sophisticate factor :) Have had several compliments on this one...A scent that'll never be absent from my collection.

Lovely scent. Ideal as an every day casual scent to wear to the office but would also be great for evening wear in warmer climates. I particularly like the amber note in this fragrance and I agree with Vawallpa that it's similar to Safari (both contain Geranium and Sandalwood), although Herrera is lighter and fresher on my skin. I'm pleasantly surprised by this one and will be seeking out more bottles.

the beautiful aroma, bring back into lucky adolescence. Splendid, spicy, eastern. Long and steadfast train will do the evening with loved woman else more piquant.
In its niche has not equal.

Quite unique and very masculine. I wouldn't wear it because it would be like wearing a billboard with neon lights and I don't want my cologne to draw too much attention to me. However, I wouldn't mind it on someone else. Marginal thumbs up.

It should be in the top10 fragrances in the world ..... im not exagerating ... we are talking about a perfume made in 1991... but whenever you smell it you feel it is modern and you cant tell it is an old scent unless you know that fact ..... it is one of the best pefumes ever made .....

This is a wonderful crisp, sweet fragrance. It’s quite luscious and it has this wonderful tone which reminds me of something in between tobacco and crunchy walnuts. Its almost edible accord.

Very smooth musky drydown with woods puts out one great smelling sillage.

I can easily see this scent pleasing most of the females: It is a perfect combination of sweet, fresh, crisp and masculine shades.

I believe this was a some sort of prototype for Dolce&Gabbana`s mega-successful Pour Homme.

Most complimented fragrance I have ever worn (and ther have been many) by both sexes not trendy not current just a complete classic .I have a fear that this may be discontinued I hope not.
Attending Xmas party in a room full or fragrance three people said "you smell gorgeous>"

Agreed! I thought my taste had changed since 1997 when I had one and used to adore it! Now it's simply not the same.
You can't imagine what you've missed! Anyhow, it still deserves a positive review.

Nice... Very slightly resembling Boucheron's Jaipur (although it's far from the refinement of the latter), this is a comfortable fragrance that proves to be very easy to wear. It's a sweet and light scent that seems to be a safe choice almost anytime. Not necessarily an impressive perfume, but a pretty enjoyable scent. Worth a try.

A light sweet fougere fragrance. The clove and tobacco go really well.

Herrera for Men is just a tad too sweet for me -- is it a clove note that makes it so? No, I don't think so -- it seems to be an anise note, or something along those lines (but not listed).

It's a classic, though -- just a classic I'd rather give out for gifts than keep for myself. I can definitely see this one still being around twenty years from now and -- in a world of ephemeral market "blips" -- that's saying a lot.

This is good stuff, it put a smile on my face. I recently bought Paul Smith Extreme (clear bottle with the milticolor side), and this Herrera reminds me of it, except the Paul Smith would be like the au Fraiche version.

You can't go wrong with this, very spicy,(think east India) but sweet spicy and longevity is great. plus it envelopes well.
Recommended

A great fragrance—it opens up dominated by greens and herbs—fern, lavender, rosemary—and strongly supported by citrus and aldehydes: The accord is more aromatic than green because even the lavender takes on an herbal rather than a creamy tone, and, of course, the aldehydes contribute their share to the aromatic effect. This winning accord holds for a long time. Through the entire run of the top notes, several of the mid and base level notes rise to the top to provide variety and interest—every once in a while I get a foreshadowing of tobacco and a sharp bite of clove or geranium—just flashes within the top. Often times when I wear this, I notice that the top notes will fade out almost completely and I smell basically nothing for a while. Then, the mid notes begin to appear and get stronger quite quickly—developing into an excellent tobacco and floral accord which has a touch of sharpness. The mid notes are not as strong as the top notes and provide less sillage, but they, too, have an enticing aroma and good longevity. Finally the drydown—a gorgeous wood drydown backed up by moss and amber. It still surprises me sometimes when I’ve lost track of the scent, I’ll make a movement and notice the rich sandalwood / cedar drydown, wafting up—eight hours after I applied it. Herrera for Men has long been one of my favorite fragrances. It is intelligently constructed, has beautiful aromas, controlled sillage, and excellent longevity. Rico suave, Carolina.

Not much more to add. A very good, classy fouragee. I have Chanel's Platinum Egoiste and this frag is basically the same. Well, I have Realities as well, and I am pretty sure that if I combine 2 parts PE and 1 part Realities, I get this fragrance. Overall, very good frag for the money, opens up intensely, base is smooth and pleasant. A+

This was my first about ten years ago. Afterwards gone around and had others, but when Herrera for men was not in my wardrobe, I lacked something. I'm not able to comment on the complexity of the notes, but suffice to say, it's been one of the best I've ever come across. Citrus DOES NOT do it for me, but in this one, if DEFINITELY does. One of the only 2 imports I got for myself.

I love this one so much! Don't get me wrong, I like sweet frags (big fan of Pi) but after the top fades, this one is not that sweet at all. It's not too dry by any means, but the dryness and sweetness are perfectly combined. The clove is actually pretty mellow, and it smoothly blends right into the amber in the drydown. The clove (or is it ginger I smell?) sticks around for a long time, but gets more muted in the base. It's very strange to say, but it goes good with coffee on a cold morning.
I also think it's very similar to xs, but I give the nod to Herrera, just cause it's so much more vibrent.

Have you ever seen Carolina Herrera-okay, beautiful, classical, feminine and tasteful lady-and so is this perfume!Tasteful, classical, elegant and special.One of the great perfumes of the 90ties.You knew that Carolina Herrera´s perfume is fracas of robert Piguet-that matches!Carolina Herrera for men is classy, sexy but in small doses! Be careful if not it becomes too intense and sharp!In the right dosage it is fresh and cool-it si warm and cold-the right mixture of all ingredients!

Very classy and elegant. You'll smell like a hundred bucks.

Thumb way up on this. This is one of my favorite men's fragrances. As a female, I find this fragrance sooo seductive and sexy. I bought some for my husband several years ago and wish I could persuade him to wear it more often, but I think the initial citrus just doesn't attract him. When he does occasionally wear it, I say, "What is that incredible scent you have on?" It turns so wonderful with his chemistry that I don't recognize it. He's actually more of an oriental guy, wore Obsession when I met him, and now reaches for Jaipur most often. Still...this one is perfect for him. Sexy but classy, and in the right dosage (meaning just a bit) -- devastating!

Herrera for Men has to be one of the classiest and elegant colognes for distinguished gentlemen. It has the right proportionate mix of the hard-edged and soft-edged scents. It hangs with you all day long and is not too overpowering. Great daily-wear cologne. Spray a little more on for an evening out. Herrera for Men IMO is the #1 ice breaker for meeting females for the very first time. Also, I agree with other colleagues, Herrera smell like Egoiste Platinum, but Herrera is better and it’s less expensive.

Smells very formal to me. quite clovey on top and sharp, almost too much. the basenotes are a real pleasure though. One of those fragrances that I dislike the first half hour of, and then love for the rest of the day. Great tobacco note. I will agree, however, that it is not for everyday wear.

I am shocked with the negative reviews of this fragrance...in my opinion it smells great...i love this..it smells very classy and sexy at the same time...my girlfriend loves this one...its spicy with a amber/woody drydown... i love this stuff...if your not a fan of this then maybe you should try 212...two diff genres by Carolina

Not everybody remembers this today, but fourteen years ago this was possibly the first launch of a major MALE fragrance by a FEMALE-NAMED design house. It was a big and daring marketing decision for its time. Scent-wise, the original polka-dot item has never been eclipsed, and the legend of this product still leds the marketing push to less exciting and more generic producs by Herrera.

Herrera for Men was my first "signature scent." A grand fougere, this scent is a classic. It'll always hold a special place in my memory as one that accompanied me to many a wonderful time painting the town red. Plus, I love the whole "dots" campaign.

I think of cloves every time I wear this scent. Versatile enough for the office, a night out or even casual. Good duration, but I tire of it quickly, it's a tad too harsh. Similar to Paco Rabbane XS, but I like XS a tad more, it's milder. Herrera for men is a thumbs up to be sure, though one day now and then is enough for me. Maybe I have burnout, I wore it every day for a couple of months years ago, so it did capture my heart.
The cap of the bottle intrigues me. The deep red/maroon seems boundless.

Herrera was my signature scent for a long time so this scent will always hold a special place for me.
It is a very classy scent and to me is perfectly balanced and could be worn anytime. The girls absolutely adore it also. I really like the tobacco note in it.

It's a terrific, rich scent that's rich, spicey, and warm. It's full bodied and very fresh. A real quality scent, that has lots of surprizes. I recommend it. josh august

It has always been tagged as the scent for a man created by a woman. I must admit it is true I have not yet found one woman that would turn up their nose to this scent.
A real floral/woody blend that has a presence and makes you be noticed when worn.

I gave myself a shot of Herrera months ago while doing the rounds. Nice clean fougere. It's sneaking around in my top 20 somewhere.