Creed Carmina

for women

Creed Carmina is a floral with fruity amber warmth, giving you a rich cherry-rose style that feels dressed up, feminine, and made for nights out.

Creed Carmina

Creed Carmina

2.5 oz EDP Spray
$373.00 USD
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Creed Carmina
$373.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Creed Carmina is a rich floral built around dark cherry, rose, soft peony, and warm amber resin. It starts lively and slightly spiced, then settles into a fuller, musky warmth that feels more evening than daytime. This is a feminine scent with clear dressy energy, especially good for date nights, parties, and cooler weather. If you like florals with sweetness and depth rather than airy freshness, it makes a strong case.

Accords

Floral
Fruity
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
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A Scent For

This suits someone who enjoys feminine florals but wants more depth and personality than a simple fresh rose scent. It fits confident evening wear, special dinners, parties, and occasions where you want something noticeable without going full bombshell. Many wearers describe it as a glamorous floral-fruity scent with a darker edge. Not the best pick if you want an airy daytime fragrance, very soft projection, or a clean just-showered feel.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Carmina makes the most sense in Fall, Winter, and cooler Spring nights, especially for date nights, evening events, parties, and more formal settings. Its warmth and musky amber base give it enough body to stand up well after dark, and the stronger longevity helps it carry through longer outings. In hot weather or casual daytime errands, it can feel more dressed up than necessary. It is also less ideal for gym wear or very close office spaces.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Black Cherry
Black Cherry
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Saffron
Saffron

Middle Notes

May Rose
May Rose
Peony
Peony
Violet
Violet
Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Frankincense
Frankincense
Musk
Musk
Myrrh
Myrrh

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Carmina comes in with a juicy dark-fruit tone from black cherry, but it is not candy-like. Pink pepper and saffron give it a dry, spicy edge that keeps the sweetness from feeling too playful. Very quickly, it reads as confident, feminine, and a little dressed up rather than casual or sporty. You get a noticeable presence, but it stays more elegant than loud, with warmth already showing through beneath the fruit and spice.

How it develops

Once the brighter fruit settles, the floral heart takes over and gives the scent a softer, fuller shape. Rose and peony add a romantic feel, while violet brings a gentle powdery touch and cashmere wood adds a smooth, cozy texture. In the drydown, amber, musk, frankincense, and myrrh create a warm, slightly resinous finish that feels richer and more polished. It does not turn overly heavy, but it definitely leans deeper and more evening-focused as it wears.

History

Launched in 2023, Carmina is a newer feminine release from Creed with a clearly dressier, night-oriented style. Based on its floral, fruity, amber profile, it sits in the brand’s more statement-making side rather than a light everyday direction. It is positioned for shoppers who want a modern floral with sweetness, spice, and a warmer finish instead of something crisp or minimal.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

France

Year Created

2023

Our Verdict

Buy Carmina if you want a floral that feels richer, darker, and more evening-ready than the usual fruity rose. Skip it if your taste runs airy, ultra-fresh, or barely-there, because this one is built for presence and warmth.

The Closest Scents to Creed Carmina

Carmina by Creed is a rich floral with fruity top notes of black cherry and a warm, spicy heart of May rose, peony, and violet, grounded by amber and frankincense. This edit gathers fragrances that share its lush floral core and touch of spice, but each explores a different facet—some brighter, some deeper, some more woody or musky. A varied selection for those who love Carmina's opulent yet refined character.

Creed Eladaria

Creed Eladaria

for women
$398.00

Eladaria by Creed shares Carmina's floral heart with peony, rose, and violet, and a similar musky amber base. It differs by being fresher and more versatile, with bergamot and mandarin top notes that lift the composition. The woody accord adds a subtle structure, making it a lighter, daytime counterpart to Carmina's opulent evening presence.

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Floral
Musky
Fresh
Woody
Soft Spicy
Everyday
Everyday
Date Night
Date Night
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office

L Floral Chypre echoes Carmina's floral richness with rose and jasmine, but moves into chypre territory with a fresh spicy opening of pink pepper. It lacks the fruity cherry note and amber warmth, offering a more classic, structured floral that feels crisp and sophisticated for day wear.

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Floral
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Chypre
Fresh
Formal
Formal
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office

New York Flowers shares Carmina's floral core with rose and jasmine, but adds a fruity, bubbly character from pear and clementine. Its powdery musky base is lighter and more casual, without the warm spices or incense. This makes it a playful, daytime floral for those who enjoy Carmina's rosy side but want something less intense.

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Floral
Fruity
Musky
Powdery
Amber
Everyday
Everyday
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out

Delina Exclusif aligns with Carmina's fruity rose theme, featuring litchi and pear alongside rose, but deepens it with incense, oud, and vanilla. The result is a sweeter, more gourmand take on a floral oriental, with a woody base that feels darker and more seductive than Carmina's amber frankincense finish.

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Rose
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Woody
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office
Chloé L'Eau

Chloé L'Eau

for women
$150.00

L'Eau by Chloé offers a rose centered floral like Carmina, but with a lighter touch. Grapefruit and litchi provide a fresh, fruity opening, while the base of amber, cedar, and oakmoss keeps it grounded. It lacks Carmina's spice and depth, making it an airy, everyday rose option.

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Floral
Rose
Fruity
Woody
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Travel
Travel
Byredo Rose Noir

Byredo Rose Noir

for women and men
$285.00

Rose Noir combines rose with violet and jasmine, echoing Carmina's floral bouquet, but adds a dark, earthy dimension through labdanum, moss, and patchouli. Its spicy grapefruit and cardamom opening provide a fresher contrast to Carmina's cherry saffron start. This is a moodier, unisex rose for evening wear.

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Rose
Woody
Musky
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Xerjoff Soprano

Xerjoff Soprano

for women and men
$181.00

Soprano shares Carmina's fruity rose character with litchi and bergamot, but introduces leather, oud, and milk notes for a bold, opulent feel. Its sweet, fruity opening gives way to a rich, animalic base that is more daring and intense than Carmina's amber warmth, perfect for those who want a dramatic floral.

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Fruity
Rose
Leather
Oud
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

212 VIP Rosé picks up Carmina's pink pepper and rose notes, but adds champagne and peach blossom for a bubbly, fruity floral. Its musky amber base is lighter and sweeter, lacking the deep spice and incense. This is a fun, casual option for daytime wear that captures Carmina's rosy side without the weight.

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Rose
Musky
Fruity
Amber
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

VIII Rococo Magnolia features rose and magnolia with warm spices like cinnamon and clove, reminiscent of Carmina's spicy floral heart. It differs with a citrusy bergamot and blackcurrant opening and a woody mossy base, offering a more aromatic, less sweet profile that feels refined and elegant for formal occasions.

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Floral
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Irresistible Givenchy Very Floral centers on rose water and iris, echoing Carmina's floral theme but with a fresher, more aquatic feel from coconut water and black currant. Its powdery musky base is light and airy, without the cherry or spice, making it a delicate, everyday rose for those who prefer a subtle touch.

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Floral
Rose
Musky
Fresh
Powdery
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office

Delina shares Carmina's fruity floral profile with lychee, rhubarb, and rose, along with a musky woody base. It differs by being brighter and more tart, with nutmeg adding a gentle spice, and lacks the cherry and frankincense. This is a vibrant, versatile floral that works from day to night with a similar luxurious feel.

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Floral
Rose
Fruity
Fresh
Musky
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff Ouverture

Xerjoff Ouverture

for women and men
$302.00

Ouverture pairs rose and jasmine with cinnamon and ylang ylang, mirroring Carmina's warm spicy floral character. It adds fig leaf and magnolia for a green fruity opening, and a base of amber, cashmere wood, and incense that is softer and more oriental. This is a cozy, unisex option with a similar amber richness.

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Amber
Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out