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Carmina Eau de Parfum bottle Carmina EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier £
Venti Carisma Eau de Parfum bottle Venti Carisma EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carmina EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Venti Carisma EDP
This is a bold, modern floral with a dark twist. While some might find the boozy, fruity-spicy opening divisive, those who appreciate a rich, musky rose will find it a surprisingly sophisticated and affordable option.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carmina EDP
Venti Carisma EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Black Cherry 40% vs 29%
Saffron 32% vs 33%
Pink Pepper 26% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 30%
Peony 22% vs 21%
Violet 21% vs 27%
Cashmere Wood 20% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 23%
Ambroxan 25% vs 23%
Myrrh 24% vs 34%
Frankincense 21% vs 19%

Accords

Carmina Venti Carisma
100%
Rose
100%
90%
Amber
99%
79%
Floral
86%
83%
Musky
81%
68%
Warm Spicy
76%
74%
Cherry
58%
52%
Violet Floral
70%
58%
Powdery
67%
55%
Fresh
61%
52%
Woody
Rose shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
90%
99%
Floral shared
79%
86%
Musky shared
83%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
76%
Cherry shared
74%
58%
Violet Floral shared
52%
70%
Powdery shared
58%
67%
Fresh shared
55%
61%
52%

Performance

Carmina Venti Carisma
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Carmina

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Venti Carisma

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, musky rose and strong performance mean it's perhaps too impactful for an everyday office setting, though a light hand could make it work. It truly shines for dates and evening events, offering a sensual, sophisticated aura, and performs well in more formal gatherings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carmina EDP
Venti Carisma EDP
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