Many years ago, I had a colleague named Carmina. I had never heard that name before, and Carmina was somehow special. Lots of makeup, lots of fragrance, a loud voice, and a clothing style always up to date. Carmina could sell. Above all, she could sell herself. Although we were never really friends, just colleagues, I thought she was cool.
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It was a hectic morning in the office, hot coffee on the desks, phones ringing incessantly. The sound of typing. Just at that moment, when you least expected it, the door opened and Carmina floated into the room. It was as if glitter started to rain, honestly.
“Sorry, I’m late. I damaged my rim on the curb, had a little rendezvous with the sidewalk!” and her voice was again an octave louder than necessary. Her Range Rover, known for its countless dents and scratches, was parked crookedly in front of the office building.
At some point, I asked her why the car looked like that. She laughed loudly, a real Carmina laugh. “My time management is a disaster!”, she explained. “I’m chaos on wheels!”
From that moment on, I really took her to heart. This confession made her even more lovable. She was not perfect, and that was exactly what made her so fascinating. Because in a world where everyone strives for perfection, Carmina was a refreshing reminder that life - and people - can be beautiful even in their imperfection.
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Years later, when I held a sample of Carmina in my hands as a gift in a package, I had to smile. Of course, I had only asked for it because of the name. And in a particularly beautiful way, this fragrance suits her very well. When I wore it for the first time, I was overwhelmed by a wave of memories.
The perfume starts off synthetic, maybe saffron, pepper, or ambroxan? It could also be cashmere wood. It’s a start that might put some off. Admittedly, I like it at this low dosage. But what then unfolds is simply astonishingly beautiful. The perfect fusion of La Petite Robe Noire (2012) Eau de Parfum (but here without the almond) and Delina Exclusif.
It develops into a very warm and somehow three-dimensional cherry-rose scent. Very sensual, but it doesn’t drift off into party cherries, instead, it remains elegant. It really feels as if you’ve captured Carmina herself in this bottle. Complex, chaotic, but ultimately deeply impressive.
On my skin and my clothes, Carmina lasts a very long time. Definitely until the next shower, or laundry. I also find the bottle quite wonderful. It’s a really beautiful, dark pink.
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It took me a few sprays to fall in love with this perfume, but now it never leaves my mind. Just like my former colleague,
BlackNoir 1 year ago
