Carmina vs Harrods Aoud

Shared character

Both Carmina and Harrods Aoud belong to the Ambery (Oriental) fragrance family and share floral and spicy accords. They both feature notes of musk, cashmeran, incense, olibanum, myrrh, rose, and cashmere wood.

How they differ

Carmina is characterized by fruity, fresh, sweet, and powdery accords, utilizing notes such as black cherry, peony, pink pepper, saffron, violet, and ambroxan. In contrast, Harrods Aoud focuses on woody and resinous accords, featuring notes of oud, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, elemi, cinnamon, and various citrus notes.

Who each suits

Carmina suits those who prefer a profile featuring cherry, peony, and warm spicy elements. Harrods Aoud suits those who prefer a profile centered on oud, woods, and resinous notes.