Chic for Men (2004)
by Carolina Herrera

Fruity-citrus opening, but not the normal take on citruses start like in other fresh fragrances - this one feels very special cause of watermelon which appears clear and nice surrounded by a slight bitter fruity feeling. Addictive indeed, as other user mentioned.

On my skin, this initial feeling stayed more than 2 hours, slowly merging into a spicy & little sweet middle that combined with the fruity notes remained from opening create a beautiful and relaxing aura.

The base is very similar to Carolina Herrera for Men and 212 Men base notes, almost like a combination of best notes from each one.

A hit in my nostrils guide, above average sillage and longevity and definitely a must have for me. My humble rank 8.8/10.

14th December, 2011.

Thumbs up for sure. This is the easiest scent to use when in the evening through the night. Initially I didn't care too much about it, but after try and buy many scents, of all types and nature, this is by far the most safe in terms of charming, happiness, discrition and other things I can imagine I would say about a perfume. Fruity and musk is what I most think about notes. It is my number 1 from Herrera's, following by Herrera for Men. I´m not a fan of any of the 212 series, and a bit neutral about CH Men.

28th November, 2011.

A first airy whiff of citrus and watermelon is enveloped in all its freshness by a mossy and ambery base. There is a certain spicy presence whirling in the air and a stressed dosage of black pepper enhances the masculine trail of amber and woodsy note of the base. A touch of suede tames a bit the prickliness of the spices while smoothing the general masculine atmosphere of tonka and woods. The final development is a sort of lemony-woody, slightly angular kind of smell that becomes more dusty and manly with its spicy temperament although manteins a final certain level of fluidity. The fragrance is dynamic, cool and elegant while soars high in the air with its powerful projection.

1st October, 2011.

Reflects its Name.. Truly Chic!
I do prefer lighter and more citrussy scents so it took me sometime before I got used to it and felt its beautiful dry-down on the skin and clothes.

18th September, 2011.

Very fresh watermelon opening that with a touch of amber, cinnamon, pepper, and musk. The watermelon transitions into the heart and still hangs on in the drydown which is the note that's most prominent in this fragrance. Silliage is moderate and longevity on my skin is 6 to 8 hours. I wouldn't classify it as a summer fragrance, more of a spring/fall, but can be worn any time for almost any occasion.

22nd May, 2011. (Last Edited: 30th June, 2011.)

Opens with a pleasant watermelon and quickly becomes somewhat powdery on my skin as it transitions into the heart and base. The heart incorporates a nice subtle cinnamon note, and the base dries down into the distinct Carolina Herrera DNA/house note found in 212 Men (minus the cut grass notes found in that fragrance). Very suitable for the fall season and cooler weather.

As others have mentioned, the top is reminiscent of Creed Millesime Imperial because of the watermelon note, but where MI is somewhat salty and aquatic, Chic gets powdery and warm when the cinnamon emerges.

31st January, 2011. (Last Edited: 9th June, 2011.)