More about Creed Carmina
Carmina by Creed opens with the deep allure of black cherry touched by saffron and a whisper of pink pepper, unfolding into velvety rose and peony wrapped in cashmere wood. Bold yet romantic, it carries a confident elegance that lingers with soft musk and smoky resins. It feels like walking through a candlelit gallery in a crimson gown, every step leaving a trace of mystery. Inspired by strength and beauty, Creed shapes Carmina as a modern ode to passion and grace.
Featured Notes
Carmina opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper, a heart of May Rose, Peony, Violet, Cashmere Wood, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Myrhh, Frankincense.
- Top Notes
- Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes
- May Rose, Peony, Violet, Cashmere Wood
- Base Notes
- Ambroxan, Musk, Myrhh, Frankincense
Longevity & Projection
Carmina by Creed offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Carmina smell like?
Carmina opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper, develops into a heart of May Rose, Peony, Violet, Cashmere Wood, and settles into a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Myrhh, Frankincense. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Carmina last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Carmina has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Carmina?
Fragrances with a similar character include Blanche, Aventus, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Carmina — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Carmina samples?
You can buy authentic Carmina by Creed samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Carmina by Creed is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.





