Marlou 2016 EDT

U ££ Acquired

Carnicure

by Christian Rostain

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Marlou Carnicure is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Christian Rostain. Carnicure opens with Orange Blossom and Violet, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Civet, and Labdanum. Marlou's Carnicure carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between those who find it intoxicatingly sensual and others who just think it smells like a dirty animal. It's a bold tribute to vintage animalics, so don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
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Carnicure Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensely animalic and long-lasting nature makes it completely unsuitable for the office, where subtlety is key. It shines on a date, creating an intimate, alluring aura, but is perhaps too provocative for formal events. The strong, unique character also makes it less ideal for casual everyday wear or sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Carnicure opens with a fleeting whisper of orange blossom and violet, quickly giving way to a rich, powdery musk. The heart reveals warm sandalwood and earthy patchouli, providing a deep, grounding force. As it settles, a prominent civet note emerges, blended with labdanum to create a truly feral, lived-in warmth, evoking raw intimacy and a touch of the bygone. It's a captivating dance between clean florals and potent animalic undertones.

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