Rima XI

Disclaimer: This particular fragrance is a part of my personal collection, my experience with it is extensive. What an intriguing creation this is! My experience with Rima XI doesn’t quite align with many of the reviews I’ve seen on Fragrantica. Interestingly, it seems that different batches of this fragrance can vary significantly—and with my bottle, I’m not getting any gourmand elements at all. Instead, Rima XI leans heavily into woody territory, with sandalwood and cedar taking center stage. The composition is dynamic and evolves noticeably throughout the day, revealing some powdery nuances and a smooth, clean white musk base. There are no distinctive spices in my bottle either —at least not the ones commonly listed—so if you’re expecting prominent warm or sweet notes, you might be surprised. Quite frankly it’s a hard scent to pin down for me personally. Ethereal yet grounded, soft but assertive. There’s something refined and almost minimalist about the way the woods are presented here—elegant rather than overwhelming. It’s not a showstopper in the traditional sense, but it draws you in with quiet complexity. These days, you can find bottles of Rima XI for up to 70% off, and at that price, you’re getting a remarkably well-made fragrance. It might not suit everyone’s taste—especially if you’re chasing bold gourmand or spicy accords—but if you’re in the mood for a clean, woody, subtly powdery scent with a unique personality, it’s absolutely worth a try.

Rima XI opens with excellent spices, aromatic and fresh. Cardamon leads, with nutmeg second. Cinnamon bark & leaf gradually increasing as the opening wears off. A peppery and cooling nose feel skews the opening towards freshness, despite the heavy spice. In the heart, the spices become more blended and multi-faceted. A holistic cinnamon dominates. Subtle sweetness and warmth begin to appear. Cozy, creamy woods mix with soft resins to add depth to the smell. Aromatic vanilla leads the way into the dry down, creating a smoothly spiced, vanillin sweet skin scent. Performance is good. The bubble it creates lasts 6 to 7 hours. Not quite a spice bomb, but much more elegant and complex compared with designer spices. My companion mentioned that she could smell my Rima XI on her clothes the next morning, however. The 100 mL bottle is very good quality. Nicely shaped glass, a solid wooden cap which is elegantly oversized, with a decent nozzle. A statement bottle indeed. Overall, a fantastic study into spices with a fresh twist. The notes here have decent separation and fantastic definition, in contrast with most spice and vanilla scents. The nose feel is particularly rich. Definitely worth a sample at least!

This took me by suprise . i thought this would be much more spicy and less sweet . infact i was affraid of it being to spicy. but gosh was i inn for a suprise . The top notes and start of the perfume reminds me verymuch of my beloved Sensuouse Estee lauder . but this is just a short 5-10 min . then the sweetnes steps out and my smile got even broader. I found this to be very much in line of Nina ricci Belle Delice d`epices. and i love that on So jolly comforting and easy to wear. Just as this one . Nna ricci is more citrus and fruit .This is more gental spice vanilla . Almost cookie like . I cant waith to wear this on a cold autumn day . this goes straight to my love list . so happy to have a tiny bottle of it. this im sure i will get a bigger one of in short wild . I got this togehter with Tardes . This was a true winner Tardes become (at first sniff) perhaps abit to masculin on my skin . I was so sure it would be the other way around . Recomend to thouse who love a sweet soft spicy scent. cuddely and easygoing . This also lasts long on my skin even in the heat .still as strong 6-7 hours after applyed just a little amount

This is such an unbelievably weird fragrance. I keep coming back to my sample of it over and over and over, to where it's almost used up and I'm running out of time to decide, mainly because I can't decide if I actually want to smell like this or not. It's weird in like, a Le Feu D'Issey way. It's an oddball, confusing, everything but the kitchen sink fragrance. It opens to this minty-vanillic, lactonic bubblegum vibe, with some cinnamon thrown in too. And as time passes it mellows into a resinous vanillic scent, but not a luxurious one. It smells pretty cheap, honestly. But in a niche way. Does that make sense, even? Like Le Feu also smells cheap to me in a niche way. This is very complex, weird, trashy, but still compelling. Cheap instant chai latte with an opening of minty cinnamon gum. Black pepper and Splenda and milk. Bubble gum. Dry spices. Grocery store gingerbread cookies? Why is so much happening at once? Why do I love it? Why can't I decide if I want to smell like it?

I think it is a floral gourmand. I get beautiful soft florals and a powdery vanilla. My husband also mentioned he can smell cinnamon note, so spices are there, but they are soft and balsamic. The fragrance I would say falls feminine. It does sit close to skin, but previously I mentioned it doesn't last, it actually does. I sprayed it before bed and woke up still smelling it on my shirt. I think this fragrance is absolutely at its best in cold weather. It does last and projects on clothes better. Rima XI remind me a lot of Nishane Ani and also Xerjoff Dolce Amalfi but softer and more feminine and definitely more affordable too. Its very comforting, I think its my favorite so far from Carner Barcelona. Its worth trying and dosnt get enough hype imho.

I got a Carner discovery set and I've really been enjoying it. This opens wonderfully. Softly spicy and edible in a light and airy way; it's not too sweet or dense. I get a lot of cardamom and I love that. For me that cardamom note sticks around through the whole thing. The dry down does remind me a bit of Remarkable People but I wouldn't say they are perfect dupes. And the opening is very different. Remarkable People has those champagne and citrus notes. This opens more like a spiced cookie. I like them both. Other people have gotten good performance from this one but for me unfortunately it's very fleeting (or perhaps I'm going noseblind) and sits close to the skin. I love the scent nonetheless and I'm still strongly considering a bottle.

!!! Be Aware !!!, you might have the wrong fragrance. Ive seen several reviews mentioning that the perfume smells nothing like the notes shown here, but was rather a masculine aquatic freshie. Its not! My friend who also bought RIMA XI from a reputable discounter received the same fresh fragrance. It seems like something went wrong with the labelling, which is probably why it doesn't smell like its suppose to. Be aware and maybe buy directly from the Carner Barcelona house. RIMA XI truly smells like a warm spicy woody milk cookie. Its sultry, creamy, slightly sweet and does have some fresh elements with the cardamom, the mint and the coriander. Could go year round but I prefer to wear it during fall and winter. A favorite of mine.

This is so well blended that none of those initial opening notes of pepper or mint overpower. There’s a hint of sharpness if you squint, and the cardamon comes through in such an elegant and light way. Dry down is floral and warm, the clean powdery vibes die down, and you’re left with this stunning light and airy vanilla. it’s kind of weird and definitely layered, but still a very safe every day scent. It doesn’t necessarily smell like it, but it evokes the image to me of a sunlit drawing room in a big country house. The windows are thrown open to let in the smell of the gardens, and the warm summer air. It’s covered in flowers and books and paper and fresh linens. And someone has just had sex on the desk.

People rave about Tardes & Palo Santo from this house but in my opinion Rima XI might be the best. It’s spicy with cardamom, cinnamon, & nutmeg, it’s warm with a creamy vanilla and benzoin base, and it’s woody in a very smooth buttery sandalwood and cedar. There’s a tiny pinch of something that hints at citrus in this perfume in the opening but it’s too well blended to pick out. I never really comment on other people’s reviews but calling this scent “aquatic” is like calling Tobacco Vanille a freshie. Water lilies? What? But then again I don’t smell any fruit at all in Erba Pura so...

This smells very much like Omnia by Bulgari but much more complex and dense of a perfume. I prefer Rima XI by a lot as it is much more intoxicating, addictive, and complex but the 2 are very similar. I only have the Royalty Scents 8ml of Rima XI yet I have the full bottle of Omnia. I am going to try layering the 2 since they have the same DNA so that my Rima XI won't get used up too fast! I am definitely saving up for a full bottle of Rima XI and it is one of only a handful of niche perfumes that I have tried and feel are full-bottle worthy. I absolutely LOVE it! Just gorgeous.

This is warm creamy spicy chai latte minus the ginger. I’m mostly getting cardamom, amber, vanilla, benzoin, with light spice. There’s almost a gooey, buttery, baked goods smell to it. This is by far my favorite from this house so far. Although I have yet to try Ambar Del Sur, Palo Santo, or El Born. If they’re this good then my wallet is in trouble. I’m finding myself reach for this over and over in this cooler weather. It definitely has an addictive sweet, cozy vibe. This one is a lighter oriental that could be worn anytime and doesn’t bowl you over with incense and spice.

This fragrance starts out with a gorgeous sweet-spicy blend of resins and spices, which would normally be right up my alley. On my skin, however, the spices fade almost immediately, and I am left smelling JUST like Bazooka bubblegum. That being said, its longevity is great, and the sillage leaves you in a sweet, cozy bubble. The opening is so stunning, and I am devastated that it doesn't work with my skin chemistry, but any cardamom lover should definitely sample this fragrance. I would caution against blind buying, just in case your skin responds to it like mine does.

I just received my decant and it lives up to my expectations. On paper, it’s all vanilla and amber. It smells just like my Voluspa Baltic Amber room spray. On my skin, I get a lot more depth and I pick up more of the notes like saffron, pepper, sandalwood, and cardamom. It’s a beautiful, spicy scent with vanilla. I suspect that the longevity is poor. That’s unfortunate for such a pretty fragrance. This is gonna be fantastic in fall and winter, but I’ll have to overspray and carry some with me. I also think it will layer well with Commodity Gold.

I'm, unfortunately not most skilled , silk tongue ,borderline poetry consumer. But I eat gingerbread and ocasionally ,when forced I drink Cola. And this is it. Not to split hair to four we've got first : well done christmas cokie with fizzy Cola like punch in between your Betty Davies eyes . After not long situation takes drastic turn and it's fizziness that is projecting ,with occasional ginger bread kick . Over all surly more feminine, than masculine. Tasty like sin and money worth as it is unique in its simplicity

Minty-fresh aquatic. Unisex, does not lean masculine for me. Invokes a still pond in the middle of a summer garden. Water lilies and jasmine can be found everywhere as you take a piece of a freshly cut watermelon. Very nice. Yes if you really dig into it you can find the spicy notes as far as cinnamon and nutmeg. But they don't stand out (as they shouldn't in this composition) and instead are just strokes that help paint this picture of sitting by the side of a freshwater pond on a cool, summer day. Love it!

Initial impression: Spice market meets bakery. I’m picking up on cardamom rolls, turning Rima XI into a delicious autumn treat. I have other cardamom scents, and Rima XI comes across more sophisticated. If you love spice driven scents, and specifically cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg, then shortlist Rima XI. Overall it’s much softer than my favorite orientals, but there are times I don’t want a spice bomb. I immediately bought a larger sample so I can test Rima XI for a longer test drive.

I got a sample of this. I admit that at first I was not sure if it would be just a like. On the 2nd wear it has turned to a love. Im not that keen in the first five minutes but it develops and just gets better and better. Its most definitely a sweetish spicey gourmand. Ive never smelt anything quite like it. The mint and saffron add a modern twist to an otherwise typical spicey aromatic fragrance. Moderate sillage longevity.

Really easy to wear everyday. Maybe more of a daytime scent, but suited for all seasons in my opinion. This is because even if there is cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon, the overall experience is fresh and much more light than I expected. It could be the mint and coriander that freshen the otherwise chai-latte-like composition. Currently, this is the scent I reach out to most often. Tardes was not my cup of tea, but this is.

Rima XI by Carner Barcelona is one of those rare perfumes that feels like a memory in a bottle. From the very first spray, it's soft, buttery, and gently powdery—like a tender hug. What captured me instantly was the mix of cardamom and nutmeg, a spiced warmth that reminded me of my grandmother’s Christmas cake. It’s warm, sweet, and comforting, yet never heavy.

Oh, this is good! Initially, I really get ginger and cardamon with a hint of sweetness. It is a subtle scent that mellows into a spicy, dry,almost dusty, woods. This is my ideal Fall scent. I have to agree with other reviews about the longevity. I am not sure I would invest in this, but I would love to receive it as a gift.