Carmina by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A dramatic floral fragrance blending dark black cherry and saffron with powdery violet, rose, and a warm, ambery musk-wood base.
Is Carmina worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black cherry, saffron and pink pepper, may rose and peony at the heart, then dries down to musk and ambroxan.
Scent Score: 68/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 69, reputation 63, versatility 87, layerability 59 and value 54, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Floral · Floral Woody Musky
EDP · Introduced 2023 · Women
Key accords: Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper, May Rose, Peony, Violet
Top Notes
- Black Cherry
- Saffron
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
- May Rose
- Peony
- Violet
- Cashmere Wood
Base Notes
- Musk
- Ambroxan
- Myrhh
- Frankincense
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Carmina by Creed belongs to the floral fragrance family. A dramatic floral fragrance blending dark black cherry and saffron with powdery violet, rose, and a warm, ambery musk-wood base. Carmina opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings May Rose, Peony, Violet, and Cashmere Wood. It dries down to Musk, Ambroxan, Myrhh, and Frankincense.
How to wear Carmina
On skin, Carmina by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out. Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Fig Porn and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Carmina opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings May Rose, Peony, Violet, and Cashmere Wood.
It dries down to Musk, Ambroxan, Myrhh, and Frankincense.
What to layer with Carmina
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and musk.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Whiskey by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and violet.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Whiskey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Whiskey
Bois by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cashmere wood and musk.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Bois
Honour Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and musk.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Honour Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Honour Man
Lost Cause by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and musk.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cause on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Lost Cause
Pairings to approach with care
Burnt Vanilla 01 by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Burnt Vanilla 01 brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Vanilla 01 on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Burnt Vanilla 01
Velvet Tempo by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Velvet Tempo brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Velvet Tempo on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Velvet Tempo
Related fragrances and why
- Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out — Both include pink pepper and musk.
- Whiskey by Commodity — Both include saffron and violet.
- Bois by Commodity — Both include cashmere wood and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Carmina?
Carmina opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings May Rose, Peony, Violet, and Cashmere Wood. It dries down to Musk, Ambroxan, Myrhh, and Frankincense.
How long does Carmina last, and how strong is it?
Carmina by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Carmina?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and casual.
What layers well with Carmina?
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and musk. Apply Carmina first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Carmina : 2 sprays Fig Porn.
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