Carolina Herrera Just Launched a New Version of the Best-Selling Good Girl Perfume
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute Eau de Parfum
· CosmopolitanCarolina Herrera’s Good Girl the most popular perfume in the world. Yes, really, in the entire world. Even if you don’t own a bottle, chances are you’ve walked past a stranger and caught a whiff, or spotted the iconic stiletto on your social feeds, in a department store, or on a friend’s shelf at some point. And in honor of the fragrance’s 10-year anniversary, the brand has just launched a new version: Good Girl Jasmine Absolute.
Good Girl is much more than a sky-high heel. That famous bottle represents femininity and empowerment, which the scent inside radiates. It’s inspired countless dupes and spawned multiple iterations highlighting different scent families, which is where Jasmine Absolute comes in. And no, this isn’t just a limited-edition heel with a flower slapped on it. It’s a new take on the original formula, with emphasis on the gourmand and jasmine layers of the note profile and an addition of some bergamot top notes.
As a fragrance-obsessed beauty editor who has been spritzing and sniffing the new scent for weeks, I have some thoughts. Keep reading for my full Good Girl Jasmine Absolute review.
What does Carolina Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute smell like?
Jasmine Absolute is a warmer, gourmand version of its floral older sister. It opens with mandarin and blackcurrant for a bright, fruity hit, before settling into a heart of jasmine and bitter almond—it’s floral, but with an earthy edge. The base is where the scent really lingers: toffee and tonka bean give it that cozy, dessert-like warmth without veering into overly sweet territory.
My Caroline Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute review:
I’m typically not someone who reaches for sweet, dessert-esque fragrances, so when Jasmine Absolute was initially described as a gourmand, I wasn’t particularly thrilled. I usually gravitate toward fresher, more floral scents. But as a fan of the OG Good Girl and Good Girl Blush, and with jasmine as a key note (and, yes, feel obligated to always spritz given my name), I gave it a try.
Upon first sniff, I was immediately drawn in by the fresh and fruity opening, thanks to the blackcurrant and mandarin. As it settles, the middle note of jasmine comes through for a floral continuation of that brightness, and almond adds creaminess. Then toffee and tonka bean finish it off with long-lasting warmth and richness. I originally braced myself for a strong gourmand scent that would overpower my nose hours after I sprayed it, but this is far more subtle than expected. When I tested it side by side with the original, Good Girl felt sweeter and more traditionally floral, while Jasmine Absolute felt deeper and effortlessly decadent. I didn’t expect it to rival the famous Good Girl, but after a side-by-side comparison, I have to admit, it dethroned the original.
This perfume exudes the level of chicness I aspire to be. It’s the girl who has a weekly rotation of fresh flowers in her kitchen vase, always has pastries ready on her countertop for unexpected guests, and her luxury makeup products are scattered in an even more luxurious bag. She drinks fancy cocktails, but they’re never too sweet, and all of these qualities are wrapped up in her signature scent that lures everyone in for a compliment. That’s Jasmine Absolute.
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Are Caroline Herrera perfumes long-lasting?
Yes, Good Girl fragrances are known for their staying power, especially the more intense versions, the line of elixirs. Jasmine Absolute lingers for hours, with the warmer base notes really sticking around on skin and clothing even 12+ hours after my initial spritzing.
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“Compared to the OG, this feels much fresher and more modern,” says beauty director Lauren Balsamo (who happens to be the toughest fragrance critic on the team). And beauty editor Beth Gillette, our fragrance lover, says, "I'm so shocked that I love this scent so much, the almond is so creamy and turns this into more youthful fragrance than the original."
Final verdict:
This might be one of—if not the—best Good Girl iterations yet. Despite its floral eponymous name, it actually leans more gourmand, but the bergamot top notes and jasmine heart keep it balanced and warm. Compared to the original Good Girl, which is a bit sweeter and smells more mature, Jasmine Absolute feels richer, smoother, and effortlessly transitions from day to night without needing a re-spritz.
Why trust Cosmopolitan?
Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo, who covers all things fragrance and tests all the latest perfume launches. For this story, she spritzed Good Girl Jasmine Absolute for weeks and compared it to the original Good Girl perfume. She reviewed it based on notes, staying power, sillage, and more.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.