Creed 2023 EDP

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Carmina

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Creed Carmina is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Carmina opens with Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Black Cherry, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Violet, Peony, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Myrrh, and Frankincense. Creed's Carmina carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Carmina Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOOL (ALCOHOL), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ALPHA, ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ISOEUGENOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a dark, rich black cherry and spicy saffron, softened by a hint of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a heady rose, complemented by powdery violet, soft peony, and the warmth of cashmere wood. It settles into a sensual base of musk, modern ambroxan, and ancient resins of frankincense and myrrh, creating a complex, dark floral depth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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