Is Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby a dupe of Creed Carmina?
Carmina EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Avant Ruby EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Carmina
- Avant Ruby
- in both
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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.
A vibrant, dupe-style scent that splits opinions with its initial sharp citrus, but wins over many with its soft, floral dry down. It's a fresh take on rose, perfect for everyday wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and everyday wear, even for sport, as it performs well in warmer weather. While pleasant for office and date settings, the initial sharpness might be a bit much for very formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Musk
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambroxan and black cherry
Where to buy
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