Since the first midnight blue heel with its gold stiletto perched on our vanity in 2016, Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl fragrance range has been about bold contrasts: light and dark, strength and softness, elegance with a rebellious edge. And with it, a fresh and modern perspective on what being a good girl means. Which is precisely why the Venezuelan-American designer’s scent has become iconic…and why we’re spritzing its latest incarnation: Very Good Girl Elixir eau de parfum.
On first inhalation, a burst of black cherry wafts forward. Juicy and plush with a deep, velvety sweetness that, when merged with bitter almond notes, feels indulgent and edgy without tipping into syrupy. Next, heady blooms of rose and tuberose unfold. The rose is rich and romantic, its velvety petals evoking a sense of classic glamour, while tuberose brings a radiant contrast that keeps the scent balanced and intriguing. As the fragrance settles, it’s rich base of vanilla and cocoa emerges, lending warmth and depth. The overall effect is addictive, intriguing, sensual and smooth.
Housed in the stiletto-shaped bottle, this very good version is drenched in deep cherry red lacquer, accented with a gold heel. The new look combined with the intensified scent turns up the volume on sensuality without losing the modern sophistication we adore. Sassy, unexpected and magnetic, Very Good Girl Elixir impossible to ignore.
Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Elixir EDP, $186 for 50ml, $230 for 80 ml, available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
