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Trudon Carmen ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 28 April 2026 8 Comments

Trudon has launched Carmen, a new fragrance inspired by the Ernesto candle. 

With Carmen, Trudon extends the legacy of the iconic Ernesto candle into a more intimate, skin-focused expression.

Tobacco, the cornerstone of the original composition, gains depth and nobility, illuminated by a subtle touch of rum. Leather is refined, revealing a more tactile, sensual texture. Woods and resins bring structure without heaviness, while ambroxan and an exceptionally pure patchouli introduce a modern scent.

Named after the heroine of Georges Bizet’s opera, Carmen embodies a spirit of absolute freedom, untamed, sensual, and defiantly independent.

Carmen was developed by perfumer Émilie Bouge. Additional notes include bergamot, grapefruit, oak, clove, labdanum and moss.

Trudon Carmen is available in 15 ($56) and 100 ($280) ml Parfum.

(via trudon, hat tip to Kevin!)

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Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: cire trudon, emilie bouge

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  1. Deva says:
    28 April 2026 at 11:35 am

    The perfume sounds great based on the notes, but the ad campaign is what makes me smile! 😍

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    • Robin says:
      28 April 2026 at 12:15 pm

      It is too bad I had to cut off the top of the banner…Carmen is written in the dust at the top of the mirror

      https://trudon.com/media/landingpage/cache/736ed3463199e95740d822f2cee7c4b2/landingstrate/image/trudon_carmen_banner_1600x800.jpg

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      • Calypso says:
        28 April 2026 at 3:48 pm

        Ah, that makes better sense of the scene!

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        • Robin says:
          28 April 2026 at 5:50 pm

          Yep. Sorry I just left naked man 🙂

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          • Deva says:
            28 April 2026 at 6:13 pm

            That’s all we need. 😌

          • heynoah says:
            29 April 2026 at 12:42 am

            I’m not complaining 😉

      • nozknoz says:
        28 April 2026 at 11:36 pm

        I cannot see name on a mirror without thinking of this Sade video — which would make an interesting perfume, too!

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYz8xs163YU

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        • Lovestosmellgood says:
          29 April 2026 at 9:18 am

          Such a great video and love her!!!

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