Dupe review · Oakcha
Rosalina
Built to smell like Creed Carmina, for 85% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Carmina
- Price
- $45.95
- Size
- 50ml
- Per 100ml
- $92
- Original per 100ml
- $613
- Made by
- Oakcha
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Rosalina lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Carmina.
Oakcha sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Carmina's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $92 per 100ml it costs 85% less than Carmina — the 5th cheapest of 10 twins we can price.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Oakcha publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: bergamot, mandarin and blackcurrant up top, rose and jasmine in the middle, patchouli, musk and vanilla underneath — the shape of Creed Carmina.
Top
- bergamot
- mandarin
- blackcurrant
Heart
- rose
- jasmine
Base
- patchouli
- musk
- vanilla
Plush rose and blackcurrant grounded by warm patchouli and vanilla.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 13 twins of Creed Carmina we can price, Rosalina is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Dupe Spot Carmina #467 $36/100ml
- 02 Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby $40/100ml
- 03 Dupes.se Libra Genesis Collection French Avenue $63/100ml
- 04 ALT Fragrances Melodia $82/100ml
- 05 Oakcha Rosalina $92/100ml
- 06 Alexandria Fragrances Cherry De Carmen $110/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Elegant Bloom For Women $114/100ml
- 08 Perfume Parlour Elegant Bloom $114/100ml
- 09 Oil Perfumery Carmina $125/100ml
- 10 The Dua Brand The Poem $162/100ml
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The community
What people say about Rosalina
Rating
—How close to Carmina
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Oakcha Rosalina smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Carmina — bergamot, mandarin and blackcurrant up top, rose and jasmine in the heart, patchouli, musk and vanilla in the base.
Is Oakcha Rosalina a dupe of Creed Carmina?
Yes — Oakcha sells it as its version of Creed Carmina.
How much cheaper is Oakcha Rosalina than Creed Carmina?
85% less per 100ml: about $92 per 100ml against $613 for the original.
Where can I buy Oakcha Rosalina?
It is in stock at $45.95 for 50ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.