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Avant Ruby vs Carmina

Maison Alhambra built Avant Ruby to smell like Creed Carmina — and it asks 93% less for every 100ml.

Price per 100ml

Avant Ruby$40
Carmina$613

The notes it's built on

Top

bergamot, mandarin and blackcurrant

Heart

rose and jasmine

Base

patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber

Against the other twins

Avant Ruby is number 2 of 13 twins of Creed Carmina, on price per 100ml.

  1. The Dupe Spot Carmina #467$36/100ml
  2. Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby$40/100ml
  3. Dupes.se Libra Genesis Collection French Avenue$63/100ml
  4. ALT Fragrances Melodia$82/100ml
  5. Oakcha Rosalina$92/100ml

Is Maison Alhambra Avant Ruby a dupe of Creed Carmina?

Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Creed Carmina.

How much cheaper is Avant Ruby than Creed Carmina?

93% less per 100ml: $40 against $613.

What notes is Avant Ruby built on?

The Creed Carmina pyramid: bergamot, mandarin and blackcurrant on top, rose and jasmine in the heart, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber in the base.

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