Van Cleef & Arpels 2013

Lys Carmin

SpicyNicheUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens with a punch of Pink Pepper and Cardamom building through a warm, spicy heart of Spiced Lily and Cinnamon over a deep, resinous base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
formal
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Lys Carmin bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

SpicyFreshSweetWarmAnimalicAromaticCitrusClean

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2013

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
S
Spiced Lily
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

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Lys Carmin is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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