Carmina
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Une rose au paradis R.B.
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Which Should You Buy?
Carmina is a polarising beast. For every lover of its dark, jammy rose and cherry, there’s a hater smelling cough syrup and ambroxan. You'll either get Morticia Addams or an allergic reaction, apparently.
This musky rose generates strong opinions, with some finding it a clean, subtle everyday scent, and others dismissing it as basic, soapy, and underperforming. It's a divisive one, so try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 25% |
| Fruity | 12% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 20% | 16% |
| Warm | 21% | 15% |
| Woody | 9% | 13% |
| Earthy | 9% | 2% |
| Animalic | 15% | 18% |
| Fresh | 14% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, often long-lasting sillage makes it too much for an office, as some find it headache-inducing. However, its 'dark feminine' and 'seductive' qualities make it perfect for date nights and formal evening wear, while being too sophisticated for casual daily use.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its subtle projection and clean musky-rose profile make it ideal for everyday wear and office settings, as many reviewers noted. However, the lack of strong sillage and 'not much here' sentiment means it won't stand out for dates or formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Woody accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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