Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Carnal Flower
Edp Concentration PerfumeOil
U Gender U
2005 Year 2005
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Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Parfum bottle Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carnal Flower
A modern legend in floral perfumery, Carnal Flower is a mesmerizing, photorealistic tuberose that feels both untamed and elegant. It is lush, green, and narcotic, demanding attention with every luminous, camphoraceous breath.
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Our Verdict - Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
A sophisticated and sumptuous tuberose perfume that leaves a lasting impression.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 10%
Floral 24% 29%
Fruity 9% 16%
Green 11% 7%
Sweet 20% 23%
Warm 7% 0%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 5% 0%
Animalic 22% 17%
Fresh 21% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower

Notes

Shared Notes
Eucalyptus 28% vs 37%
Melon 25% vs 31%
Bergamot 23% vs 31%
Only in Carnal Flower
Galbanum 22%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 21% vs 45%
Jasmine 18% vs 13%
Ylang-Ylang 18% vs 13%
Orange Blossom 18% vs 18%
Only in Carnal Flower
Coconut 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 46%
Only in Carnal Flower
Animalic 31% Amber 30%
Only in Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
Coconut 53%

Accords

Carnal Flower Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
Tuberose
100%
95%
White Floral
90%
85%
Green
70%
80%
Camphor
60%
Woody
Fresh
60%
50%
Fruity
50%
Musky
Lactonic
50%
100%
White Floral shared
95%
90%
Green shared
85%
70%
80%
60%
60%
50%
50%
50%

Performance

Carnal Flower Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Carnal Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh, green, and airy white florals with a touch of cooling camphor make Carnal Flower ideal for spring and summer, while its lush richness allows it to work in early fall. Its lack of warmth and amber sweetness makes it less suited for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

With strong projection and a lush, sensual floral character, Carnal Flower is most at home in romantic or formal settings. Its boldness can be distracting in close quarters like the office or sporty situations.

Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The lush floral notes combined with fresh elements make it suitable for spring. Its intensity holds well in the cooler temperatures of fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated tuberose signature with moderate projection is ideal for date nights and can work in formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
93%
Accord
48%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green accords and Tuberose, Coconut notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carnal Flower
Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
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