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Carmina Eau de Parfum bottle Carmina EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
Charisma Pour Femme Eau de Parfum bottle Charisma Pour Femme 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 - Charisma Pour Femme EDP
This one's a divisive beast, love it or hate it. Many find the cherry synthetic and the rose too mature, leading to 'old-lady perfume' vibes. But for those it clicks with, it's a confident, dramatic statement, a testament to what a blind buy can deliver.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carmina EDP
Charisma Pour Femme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Black Cherry 40% vs 41%
Saffron 32% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 26% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 40%
Peony 22% vs 32%
Violet 21% vs 27%
Only in Carmina
Cashmere Wood 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 40%
Ambroxan 25% vs 28%
Frankincense 21% vs 30%
Only in Carmina
Myrrh 25%

Accords

Carmina Charisma Pour Femme
100%
Rose
100%
79%
Floral
91%
90%
Amber
68%
83%
Musky
79%
74%
Cherry
72%
68%
Warm Spicy
60%
58%
Powdery
66%
55%
Fresh
66%
52%
Violet Floral
58%
52%
Woody
Rose shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
79%
91%
Amber shared
90%
68%
Musky shared
83%
79%
Cherry shared
74%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
60%
Powdery shared
58%
66%
Fresh shared
55%
66%
Violet Floral shared
52%
58%
52%

Performance

Carmina Charisma Pour Femme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
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.

Charisma Pour Femme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense character, particularly in the base, make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its strong presence and sophisticated notes are well-suited for formal events and intimate date nights where making an impression is key.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carmina EDP
Charisma Pour Femme EDP
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