Is Oakcha Rosalina a dupe of Creed Carmina?
Carmina EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Rosalina Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Carmina
- Rosalina
- 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 divisive dupe that some adore for its softer take on cherry and rose, while others find it too sharp or fleeting. If you're after a less intense version of its inspiration, this might just hit the mark.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 strong sillage and long-lasting nature make it a bit much for the office, but the romantic floral and woody notes are perfect for dates and casual outings. It's too sensual and rich for sport but could work for semi-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 10 of its 11 notes, including Violet, Pink Pepper, Black Cherry
Adds grasse rose absolute, drops rose
Where to buy
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