Chic for Men, from Carolina Herrera was released in 2003. The perfumer behind this creation is Carlos Benaim, Jean-Marc Chaillan, and Rosendo Mateu. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, and Watermelon, middle notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, and base notes of Amber, Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
Gorgeous top notes on this one from Carolina Herrera. Luckily managed to find it in a store which carried lots of discontinued (don't know if this has been?) or scents you just don't see very much at least. I love the citrus opening which changes to a melon freshness that doesn't seem too cheap. There's a touch of pepper and cardamom, cedar and tonka bean lending some sophistication and Chic has a gentle musky base. The territory of this fragrance is a well trodden one and I can't say it sticks out all that much but I can't deny it's extremely pleasant and worthy of a wear. I'd choose this over lots of other mainstream fodder just for the fresh fruitiness of that melon note. Longevity and projection are average to subtle on my skin.