What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is apricot and orange blossom. The heart brings Indian tuberose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into civet and musk. Overall it smells white floral and tuberose.
- Came out
- 1988
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Variety notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Carolina Herrera Variety EDP
Variety EDP comes from Carolina Herrera. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Variety price and value
In Europe it costs about €53, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Van Cleef & Arpels First.
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Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by tuberose and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and tuberose smells and notes like Indian tuberose and civet. Less obvious notes include green notes, spanish jasmine and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Lancôme Variety. Base notes like civet and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Variety through the year
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Variety
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (10 shared notes), Van Cleef & Arpels First (12 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Variety come out?
It came out in 1988.
Can men wear Variety?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is it?
Strong: people around you will notice it.