Creed
2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Like a bowl of black cherries and saffron next to a vase of roses with warm amber and musk.
Main accords: rose, amber, musky, floral, cherry, warm spicy. 2023 · Eau de Parfum
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Often citedMaison Alhambra
Avant Ruby
Often citedHamidi
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.
Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Carmina.
Hamidi Cleopatra is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Carmina.
Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby is the closest one we know of. People name it more often than the others, but not everyone agrees.
Yes, there are 2. They include Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby, Hamidi Cleopatra.
Each one is listed above, with how it differs from the original.
No. A dupe aims for the same smell, but it uses a different formula.
Cheaper ingredients usually show in the opening, and in how long it lasts. That is why we say how each one differs, instead of giving a match score.
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.
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.
