Frédéric Malle 2005 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Carnal Flower

by Dominique Ropion

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Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Dominique Ropion. Carnal Flower opens with Bergamot, Galbanum, Melon, and Eucalyptus, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Animalic. Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-led wear.

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.
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Fresh
Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

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About

Carnal Flower is a magnetic and photorealistic white floral that reinvents tuberose with a rush of cool eucalyptus and lush melon. The opening is green and dewy, evolving into a narcotic bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, and creamy coconut, all wrapped in a veil of camphor and subtle animalic musk. Radiant, fresh, and slightly sweet, it is both sensual and ethereal, conjuring moonlit gardenia and garden air with a haunting, lingering beauty that is as daring as it is refined.