Carmina EDP

Creed   Original
4%
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Carmina Eau de Parfum bottle Carmina EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier £
Avant Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle Avant Ruby 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Avant Ruby EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carmina EDP
Avant Ruby EDP

Notes

Accords

Carmina Avant Ruby
100%
Rose
51%
Citrus
100%
90%
Amber
46%
83%
Musky
49%
79%
Floral
74%
Cherry
58%
Powdery
55%
Fresh
52%
Woody
Aromatic
45%
Rose shared
100%
51%
100%
Amber shared
90%
46%
Musky shared
83%
49%
79%
74%
58%
55%
52%
45%

Performance

Carmina Avant Ruby
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Avant Ruby

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, musky, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carmina EDP
Avant Ruby EDP
100ml
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