Carmina Eau de Parfum vs Hawas London Eau de Parfum
Carmina EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2026 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hawas London EDP
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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.
Hawas London is a divisive one, hyped by some, reviled by others as an 'old lady' perfume. Ignore the noise - it's a confident, modern rose with real depth, but definitely 'unisex leaning feminine' so not for everyone, nor a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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
The strong projection and prominent rose note make it less ideal for an office environment, as some perceive it as too 'old-fashioned' or feminine for men. However, its sophisticated and elegant character, combined with reported solid projection and longevity, makes it well-suited for dates and formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, amber, musky
Adds amber and blond woods, drops ambroxan and black cherry
Where to buy
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