Believe the hype
First of all, I am not a Creed girl, but this is one I’d claim as my own. Mild cherry and spice and everything nice.
Creed Carmina was released in 2023. Inspired by historical Creed fashion sketchbooks, it celebrates the women of spirit depicted there. A warm and sensual fragrance with notes of black cherry, saffron, pink pepper, May rose, peony, cashmere wood, violet, musk, ambroxan, myrrh and frankincense. Creed Carmina is an eau de parfum, edp.
From the brand - "Carmina Eau de Parfum is the latest strikingly modern amber floral women's fragrance from Creed. Sensuous Rose de Mai and luxurious cashmere wood create an electric sensibility with the debut of plump black cherries and piquant pink pepper, warmed by the golden embrace of rare saffron. With an intoxicating base of precious myrrh and frankincense, together with amber and smoldering musk, this women's perfume is finely crafted with a powerful silage that embodies the essence of feminine allure imbued with a captivating charisma."
Fragrantica - "But where Carmina is more seductive, Hibiscus Mahajad is more sophisticated. Carmina is to the point: linear, sweet, floral scent that's sexy and not afraid to show it. Hibiscus Mahajad evolves more, is opulent, yet there's a composure to her, a tameness. Hibiscus Mahajad is the rich, Bel Air mom of 2 teenagers, sipping cocktails by the pool in a sunhat on a Tuesday, and Carmina is her fashionable, single-and-ready-to-mingle sultry younger sister that storms by every now and again. (I totally picture Sofia Vergara wearing this.) End comparison. Hahah. But if you like Hibiscus Mahajad, you might want to sample this."
Fragrantica - "Lively, confident and feminine. This released at a genius time as I find it perfect for transitional weather. While I’m not familiar with the 80s references below me. I do know one thing, Carmina does have a vintage/make up/violet vibe. This is a timeless scent. Very femme; a night on the town, dressed to the 9s, fur stole, cigarette holder, cherry liqueur cocktail in hand. I instantly think of the character Jordan Baker from the Great Gatsby when I wear this scent."
Fragrantica - "Slight Le Labo Patchouli base with rose and cherry added. Think Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses and Tom Ford Lost Cherry had a child who was adopted by Le Labo Patchouli 24, so it has some slight smokey tendencies that peak through. Definitely best on a woman. Women should choose this over Tom Ford Cherry Smoke"
Fragrantica - "Ok, this is more unisex than I anticipated. When I first smell this I'm instantly reminded of eastern "oud/rose" type of fragrances, but minus the oud. Within a few minutes this fragrance blazes its own path, taking that combination of rose and incenses and mixing them with a beautiful cherry with hints of musk and a touch of woods. Really this is a beautiful fragrance! I definitely see men pulling this off."
First of all, I am not a Creed girl, but this is one I’d claim as my own. Mild cherry and spice and everything nice.