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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Carmina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A pretty, fresh floral with a juicy litchi twist that's perfect for feeling effortlessly put-together. While some find it a touch generic for the price, its clean, feminine charm and surprising longevity for a 'freshie' make it a crowd-pleaser for many.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 28% | 25% |
| Fruity | 14% | 12% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 18% | 20% |
| Warm | 27% | 21% |
| Woody | 10% | 9% |
| Earthy | 3% | 9% |
| Animalic | 12% | 15% |
| Fresh | 18% | 14% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
This perfume's fresh, clean, and floral accords make it highly versatile for most occasions. Its generally moderate sillage and good-to-great longevity, particularly noted by many reviewers, make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, while its charmingly feminine character is ideal for dates and casual outings.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Musky, Floral accords and Peony, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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