Carmina is a modern woody floral eau de parfum for women from Creed, the perfume house first established in London in 1760 and now based in Paris. Pink pepper, black cherry and saffron create a vivid, spicy-fruity opening. The heart centres on Rose de Mai, violet and peony, while cashmere wood, amber and musk form a warm, sensual base. The 30ml spray is a handbag-friendly size, best applied to pulse points such as the inner wrists, neck and behind the ears.