Trudon Carmen Decants/Samples

Discover Carmen by Trudon, a richly textured woody amber parfum that transforms the spirit of the House’s iconic Ernesto candle into an intimate and deeply sensual fragrance for the skin. Rather than recreating Ernesto directly, Carmen reinterprets its signature tobacco and leather accords through a more refined, contemporary lens — darker, smoother and infinitely more tactile.

The fragrance opens with luminous bergamot and grapefruit sharpened by the warmth of rum, creating an introduction that feels vibrant yet quietly decadent. At the heart, tobacco takes centre stage, enriched by oak wood, clove and supple leather that unfold with remarkable depth and sophistication. As the composition settles, labdanum, moss and pure patchouli merge with ambroxan to create a smooth, smoky and modern base that evolves beautifully throughout wear.

Created by perfumer Émilie Bouge at a 15% parfum concentration, Carmen fully embodies Trudon’s haute parfumerie identity — noble raw materials, resinous woods and striking olfactory precision shaped into a fragrance of extraordinary texture and longevity.

Top notes: Rum, Grapefruit and Bergamot

Middle notes: Tobacco, Leather, Clove and Oak Tree

Base notes: Moss, Patchouli, Labdanum and Ambroxan