Is Oil Perfumery Creed Carmina a dupe of Creed Carmina?

Creed Carmina Oil

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Comparison

Estimated similarity

Carmina EDP Creed · 2023 F Original

Creed Carmina Oil Oil Perfumery · 2020 F Inspired

Top

Black Cherry

Saffron

Pink Pepper

Heart

Grasse Rose Absolute

Peony

Violet

Cashmere Wood

Base

Musk

Ambroxan

Myrrh

Frankincense

Top

Bergamot

Grapefruit

Heart

Cedar

Pink Pepper

Base

Vetiver

Sandalwood

Musk

Patchouli

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Carmina EDP

EDP	Concentration	Oil
F	Gender	F
2023	Year	2020
£££££	Price Tier	££

Creed Carmina Oil

$214.99+ tax from

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

Carmina
Creed Carmina
in both

Top

Heart

Base

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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 - Creed Carmina Oil

A dynamic blend of fresh and warm notes, Creed Carmina offers versatility and niche sophistication for various occasions.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Carmina EDP A Creed Carmina Oil B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Carmina EDP

Creed Carmina Oil

Notes

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 20%

Pink Pepper 26% vs 46%

Only in Carmina

Black Cherry 40% G Grasse Rose Absolute 35% Saffron 33% Ambroxan 26% Myrrh 25% Peony 23% Frankincense 22% Violet 21% Cashmere Wood 20%

Only in Creed Carmina

Cedar 54% Bergamot 50% Grapefruit 50% Vetiver 35% Sandalwood 25% Patchouli 20%

Only in Carmina

Black Cherry 40% Saffron 33% Pink Pepper 27%

Only in Creed Carmina

Bergamot 50% Grapefruit 50%

Only in Carmina

G Grasse Rose Absolute 35% Peony 23% Violet 21% Cashmere Wood 20%

Only in Creed Carmina

Cedar 54% Pink Pepper 46%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 20%

Only in Carmina

Ambroxan 26% Myrrh 25% Frankincense 22%

Only in Creed Carmina

Vetiver 35% Sandalwood 25% Patchouli 20%

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

Carmina Creed Carmina

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.

Creed Carmina

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

The fresh spicy and citrus elements make it suitable for spring and fall, while the woody notes add warmth, making it versatile for cooler weather.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

With moderate projection, it's appropriate for office and date settings, offering a balance of fresh and warm notes that isn't overpowering.

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.

Overall scent match

Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and black cherry, drops bergamot and cedar