Carmen
10 ratings
From your scent profile
Opera Prima Carmen is a unisex scent that softens fresh citrus with a floral, sweet base, finishing powdery and creamy.
Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.
How does it perform?
From 10 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Carmen smell like?
The first impression comes from citrus notes and freesia: bright, fruity and lightly floral. Nutmeg adds a woody, faintly spiced depth, while white musk carries the whole blend into a powdery, creamy softness. Overall it reads sweet but not heavy, clean and well balanced.
It suits anyone who likes freesia and citrus and wants a fresh, gentle take on a floral scent. Filippo Sorcinelli Scusami and Berdoues Danse des Nymphéas have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 27%Winter
- 27%Autumn
- 27%Spring
- 18%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Casual25%
- Nighttime25%
- Evening25%
- Daytime17%
- Office8%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026