Is Zara Tubereuse Noir a dupe of Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower?
Carnal Flower EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tubereuse Noir EDP
Carnal Flower and Tubereuse Noir take tuberose in almost opposite directions. Carnal Flower is built for photorealistic perfumery, its complex, green, camphoraceous profile feeling crisp, expensive, and deeply narcotic: an investment in artistry that captures the flower in its raw, natural state. Tubereuse Noir goes the other way, a budget-friendly, synthetic-leaning fragrance that pivots towards a creamy, almost bubblegum sweetness. Carnal Flower gives you a sophisticated, multidimensional experience that evolves gracefully on the skin; Tubereuse Noir gives you a linear, impactful blast of white florals that favours immediate accessibility over nuance. Choose Carnal Flower for refined, high-end elegance, or Tubereuse Noir if you want something playful and affordable that doesn't overthink itself.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Carnal Flower
- Tubereuse Noir
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a photorealistic, green tuberose experience.
- You prioritise complex, evolving notes and high-end blending.
- You seek a signature scent with professional-grade longevity.
- You prefer a sweeter, bubblegum-style white floral.
- You want a budget-friendly fragrance for daily wear.
- You enjoy linear scents that smell the same from start to finish.
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.
This tuberose is a real shapeshifter - some find it a delightful, creamy bubblegum confection, others a dirty, even mournful floral. It's affordable, impactful, and undeniably divisive. If you're a tuberose fan, it's worth a sniff.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tuberose
21%
vs
50%
Ylang-Ylang
18%
vs
50%
Musk
39%
Animalic
31%
Amber
30%
Eucalyptus
28%
Melon
26%
Bergamot
24%
Coconut
23%
Galbanum
22%
Jasmine
19%
Orange Blossom
18%
Sandalwood
100%
Sandalwood
100%
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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense tuberose accord might be too much for an office setting, but it shines on dates due to its sensual and bold character. It's a versatile choice for casual wear, especially for those who enjoy making a statement, though its floral maturity might be a bit much for purely casual scenarios and not at all suitable for sport.
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.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
Adds amber and animalic, drops sandalwood
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