Is Oil Perfumery Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower a dupe of Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower?

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Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Carnal Flower EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2005 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££££
Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Perfume Oil bottle Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Oil
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carnal Flower EDP
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 Oil
A sophisticated and sumptuous tuberose perfume that leaves a lasting impression.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Carnal Flower EDP A Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 46%
Eucalyptus 28% vs 37%
Melon 25% vs 31%
Bergamot 23% vs 31%
Coconut 23% vs 53%
Tuberose 21% vs 45%
Jasmine 18% vs 13%
Ylang-Ylang 18% vs 13%
Orange Blossom 18% vs 18%
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%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Without amber and animalic

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