Creed

Creed Carmina dupes

2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.

What Creed Carmina smells like

Like a bowl of black cherries and saffron next to a vase of roses with warm amber and musk.

Top: Black Cherry · Saffron · Pink Pepper
Heart: May Rose · Peony · Violet · Cashmere Wood
Base: Musk · Ambroxan · Myrrh · Frankincense

Main accords: rose, amber, musky, floral, cherry, warm spicy. 2023 · Eau de Parfum

What smells like Creed Carmina

Some links here are affiliate links — if you buy through one, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes which dupes we list or what we say about them.

Often cited

Maison Alhambra

Avant Ruby

Often cited

Hamidi

Cleopatra

Ranking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin.

What each of these dupes

What is Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby a dupe of?

Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Carmina.

What is Hamidi Cleopatra a dupe of?

Hamidi Cleopatra is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Carmina.

Common questions about Creed Carmina dupes

What is the closest dupe to Creed Carmina?

Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Creed Carmina?

Yes — 2 of them, including Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby, Hamidi Cleopatra. Each is listed above with what it gets right and where it falls short.

Do Creed Carmina dupes smell exactly like the original?

No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage.

What does Creed Carmina smell like?

Like a bowl of black cherries and saffron next to a vase of roses with warm amber and musk. It opens on Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper.

About Creed Carmina

Creed Carmina is a 2023 women's Eau de Parfum that marks a new chapter for the house of Creed, blending dark cherry with rose, violet, and warm amber in a composition that feels both modern and timeless. This fragrance is romantic, slightly mysterious, and deeply feminine, like a love letter sealed with red wax.

The opening features black cherry, saffron, and pink pepper. Black cherry brings a rich, dark, slightly tart fruitiness that is immediately captivating. Saffron adds its warm, honeyed, slightly metallic spiciness. Pink pepper contributes a delicate, effervescent warmth. Together they create an opening that is dramatic, luxurious, and utterly feminine.

The heart is a magnificent floral blend of May rose, peony, violet, and cashmere wood. May rose brings its rich, honey-sweet, slightly fruity character that is considered one of the finest rose varieties in perfumery. Peony adds its airy, dewy, romantic lightness. Violet contributes its powdery, slightly woody charm. Cashmere wood provides a soft, velvety warmth. This heart is lush, romantic, and beautifully balanced.

The base of musk, ambroxan, myrrh, and frankincense creates a warm, slightly resinous foundation. Musk provides intimate softness. Ambroxan adds its modern, mineral amber quality. Myrrh and frankincense bring ancient, sacred, balsamic warmth that gives the dry down a sense of timelessness and depth.

Carmina is perfect for fall and winter, ideal for romantic evenings, special occasions, and moments that call for elegant femininity. It has excellent projection and longevity, creating a beautiful rosy-amber trail that lingers in memory.