Carmina Creed by Creed

Carmina Creed

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023
Strong
Sillage
Excellent
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Carmina by Creed is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Carmina was launched in 2023. Top notes are Black Cherry, Saffron and Pink Pepper; middle notes are May Rose, Peony, Violet and Cashmere Wood; base notes are Musk, Ambroxan, Myrhh and Frankincense.

Composition Profile

rose 100%
amber 85%
musky 70%
floral 60%
cherry 50%
warm spicy 40%
fresh 35%
powdery 30%
woody 25%
violet 20%

About the Perfumer

Olivier Creed

Olivier Creed

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Black Cherry Black Cherry
Saffron Saffron
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

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

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Ambroxan Ambroxan
Myrhh Myrhh
Frankincense Frankincense
Unique Character

Carmina Creed by Creed offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Carmina Creed embodies the distinctive style of Creed while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Carmina Creed

Essence

The person who adores Carmina Creed is most closely aligned with the Sovereign archetype-a figure of refined authority, elegance, and self-assured dominance. This is not the ruler who demands submission through force, but one who commands respect through presence, taste, and an unshakable belief in their own vision. The Sovereign does not merely wear a fragrance; they embody it, letting it serve as an extension of their cultivated persona.

Shadow

Yet sovereignty, when unchecked, risks becoming tyranny. Their greatest flaw is an intolerance for weakness-both in others and in themselves. They may dismiss emotions as inelegant, suppressing vulnerability until it festers. Their high standards can curdle into cold judgment, leaving loved ones feeling scrutinized rather than cherished.

At their worst, they mistake control for wisdom. They may grow impatient with those who do not meet their expectations, withdrawing into a self-made fortress of solitude. The very confidence that draws people in can, in excess, push them away.

Conclusion

Their world is one of deliberate choices-nothing is accidental, and everything serves a purpose. They favor tailored clothing, not for ostentation, but because they understand the power of precision. Their home reflects a balance between opulence and restraint: dark woods, clean lines, perhaps a single bold artwork that speaks volumes. They do not chase trends; they set them, or at least refine them to their own standards.

In philosophy, they are drawn to thinkers who exude intellectual sovereignty-Nietzsche, Marcus Aurelius, perhaps even Ayn Rand (though they would never admit it publicly). They believe in self-mastery before all else, seeing life as a canvas to be shaped by will and discernment.

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