Creed Carmina EDP

Description

Creed Carmina is a plush, rose-and-cherry floral wrapped in warm resinous smoke, feminine without tipping into dessert-sweet.

Released in 2023 by the House of Creed (the French heritage house behind Aventus and Love in White), Carmina pairs juicy black cherry and saffron with a realistic, slightly jammy Rose de Mai, then settles into cashmere wood, amber and precious myrrh. Reviewers liken its mood to Dior La Colle Noire, a refined cherry-rose that reads luxurious and grown-up rather than candied.

Scent Character

• Floral: 27%
• Sweet: 23%
• Spicy: 18%
• Smoky-Resinous: 18%
• Woody: 14%

Translation: a dewy May rose and black-cherry heart, lifted by pink pepper and saffron, grounded on a warm, slightly smoky base of myrrh, frankincense and amber. Romantic and polished, with just enough spice and resin to keep it from going gourmand.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Black Cherry, Pink Pepper, Saffron

Heart: May Rose, Peony, Cashmere Wood, Violet

Base: Musk, Amber, Myrrh, Frankincense

Performance

Longevity: Strong. Most wearers report 8–12 hours on skin, with the scent lingering noticeably longer on clothing. A few find it more moderate at 6–8 hours depending on skin chemistry.

Sillage: Moderate-to-strong, noticeable in an arm's-length bubble for the first few hours before settling closer to the skin.

Projection: Confident up close without being a room-filler; a measured, elegant trail rather than a loud one.

Best Occasions & Season

Occasions: Evening, Leisure, Night Out.

Seasons: Best in Fall, Spring and Winter. The cherry-rose-resin warmth shines in cooler weather.

Gender: Composed as a women's fragrance; equally wearable by anyone drawn to a refined cherry-rose with smoky depth.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum.

House: Creed, French heritage perfume house.

Year: 2023.

Try Before You Commit

Sample authentic Creed Carmina in the size that suits you:

• 1mL Sample: $6.99
• 1.7mL Manufacturer Sample: $9.99
• 5mL Decant: $34.99
• 10mL Decant: $53.99

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FAQ

Is this the real Creed Carmina?
Yes: 100% authentic, hand-decanted from genuine bottles verified for authenticity.

How long does Carmina last?
Most wearers get 8–12 hours on skin, with longer life on clothing. Skin chemistry can bring it closer to 6–8 hours.

What does Carmina smell like?
A polished black-cherry and May-rose floral over a warm, slightly smoky base of myrrh, frankincense and amber, feminine but not candy-sweet.

Which sample size should I start with?
Try the 1mL or 1.7mL to test it on your skin, then size up to a 5mL or 10mL decant once you know you love it.