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    Carmen vs. Sand and Skin

    Carmen by Calaj bottle

    Carmen

    Calaj
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Carmen vs. Sand and Skin
    CarmenSand and Skin
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnne‑Sophie Behaghel, Camille Chemardin—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Carmen

    Amber
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Musky
    Warm Spicy

    Sand and Skin

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Yellow Floral
    Balsamic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncensePink PepperBergamot
    LysylangMahonial
    Heart
    Tonka BeanLabdanum
    Ylang-YlangSandalwoodDominican AmyrisPatchouliCedarwood
    Base
    VanillaSandalwoodWhite MuskWoody Notes
    Bourbon VanillaBenzoinLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Carmen vs. Sand and Skin
    CarmenSand and Skin
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Incense-forward fragrances aren't for everyone, and Carmen doesn't pretend otherwise. The smoke opens assertive, cutting through before the vanilla and tonka round it into something you'll want to.Carmen
    This one is for people who want something that smells like it belongs on a beach at golden hour. The floral notes keep it feminine without tipping into girly, and the drydown is legitimately.Sand and Skin