Fragrances inspired by Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum
The original
Carnal Flower
Frédéric Malle
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without amber and animalic
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops amber and animalic
Our verdict
Carnal Flower and Tubereuse Noir take tuberose in almost opposite directions.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds sandalwood, drops amber and animalic
Choose Tubereuse Noir when
You prefer a sweeter, bubblegum-style white floral.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Amber
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cedar, drops animalic and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Amber, Musk
The main difference
Adds frangipani and green notes, drops animalic and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and nashi pear, drops animalic and coconut
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds fig leaf and juniper, drops animalic and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds benzoin and gardenia, drops animalic and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Frédéric Malle. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.