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Perfumers
CH Men Prive
masculine
CH Men Prive by Carolina Herrera is a Leather fragrance for men. CH Men Prive was launched in 2015. Top notes are Whiskey, Grapefruit and Pomelo; middle notes are Cardamom, Lavender, Sage and Red Thyme; base notes are Leather, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Carolina Herrera presents new versions of the original fragrances CH from 2007 and CH Men from 2009. CH Carolina Herrera gets a new packaging in bright red and golden details, while the CH Men Prive is a brand new composition. “With sensuality and an evocative allure, the worlds of CH Men Privé and CH Carolina Herrera form an unmistakable duo. Classic and timeless, yet modern and intoxicating at the same time, they are two fragrances which define elegance, luxury and passion. A seduction on every level.” CH Men Prive is an oriental - woody, leather scent, exciting, rich and luxurious. The composition combines layers of explosive whiskey accords with intense and sensual black leather. It opens with accords of grapefruit, pomelo and whiskey that lead to the heart of frozen lavender, sage, red thyme and cardamom. The base notes are leather, tonka bean and benzoin. Campaign photographer is Mario Testino, and models are Justice Joslin and Lily Aldridge. CH Men Prive is available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
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Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
5,284 votes
4.30
Love it
2.8k53%
Like it
1.8k34%
OK
2124%
Dislike
4408%
Hate it
321%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 53 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
CH Men Prive is a well-regarded designer fragrance appreciated for its unique leather-forward masculine profile and pleasant boozy dry down, but it is discontinued and increasingly difficult to obtain. While some enthusiasts swear by it, others find it overhyped and note that its compliment-getting abilities don't live up to marketing claims, making it a solid niche choice rather than a universal crowd-pleaser.
Strengths
- Sophisticated and masculine scent with strong leather and whiskey notes
- Good performance and longevity for the price point
- Unique compared to mainstream fragrances like La Nuit de l'Homme
- Pleasant dry down after initial leathery opening settles into sweet, boozy character
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find, only available secondhand at premium prices
- Overhyped by fragrance community; doesn't deliver promised compliments or 'girl magnet' qualities
- Poor initial performance and opening may not appeal to everyone
- Not suitable for all ages and tastes; requires mature wearers to pull off the aesthetic
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsMature masculine style with leather jacket aestheticFall and winter seasonsConfident, bold wearers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
