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Carmen collection

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.

Head notes
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rum

Heart notes
Tobacco, Leather, Clove, Oakwood

Base notes
Patchouli, Labdanum, Ambroxan, Moss

  

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  1. Carmen

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

    $280.00

    Carmen

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

  2. Carmen (15ml)

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

    $56.00
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  3. Scented Hand Soap Carmen

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

    $110.00

    Scented Hand Soap Carmen

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

  4. Scented Hand Soap Refill Carmen

    Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather

    $80.00
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A masterfum reinterpretation of Ernesto

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

Renowned for its profound tobacco-leather accord, Ernesto has become one of Trudon’s most emblematic signatures scents. Carmen is not conceived as a literal olfactory replica, instead a new interpretation that preserves the spirit while embracing a more sensual and refined expression.

A faithful evolution, liberated from duplication.

 

An untamed signature

Bright citrus notes ignite the opening, enhanced by a touch of rum that brings immediate warmth. Tobacco, with soft honeyed notes, that dry down against a noble, textured leather. Energised by ambroxan, tha composition deepens into the rich tones of patchouli, oakwood and labdanum.

An instinctive, confident signature with a freeing trail.

 

Created by Emilie Bouge

"Imagining Ernesto on the skin was both a challenge and an obvious choice. I wanted to capture its strength and character, rewriting it in the most intimate way possible."

- Emilie Bouge

Émilie draws her inspiration from the balance between discipline and creativity, between urban life and nature. Trained at ISIPCA, she has developed a strong affinity for natural raw materials, essential to the authenticity of her creations. Her experience in Asia has given her a particular sensitivity to oriental accords. For Maison Trudon, she has crafted several iconic fragrances, including Ernesto, Mystique and Midnight Omen.