Frédéric Malle 2005 EDP

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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 a Statement verdict, a 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.
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  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Fresh
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Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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