Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle
Brand: Frédéric Malle
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
An intensely natural tuberose soliflore with melon and coconut.
Is Carnal Flower worth it?
How it smells: Opens with eucalyptus, melon and bergamot, coconut and tuberose at the heart, then dries down to white musk and animal notes.
Scent Score: 75/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 88, reputation 66, versatility 67, layerability 68 and value 73, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Floral · White Floral
EDP · Introduced 2005 · Unisex
Key accords: Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot, Galbanum, Coconut, Tuberose
Top Notes
- Eucalyptus
- Melon
- Bergamot
- Galbanum
Heart Notes
- Coconut
- Tuberose
- Jasmine
- Ylang-Ylang
- Orange Blossom
Base Notes
- White Musk
- Animal notes
- Amber
Occasions: Date Night, Daytime
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle belongs to the floral fragrance family. An intensely natural tuberose soliflore with melon and coconut. Carnal Flower opens with Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot, and Galbanum. The heart brings Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to White Musk, Animal notes, and Amber.
How to wear Carnal Flower
On skin, Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle has longevity of 8.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for date night and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Hacivat by Nishane. Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Hacivat and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Carnal Flower opens with Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot, and Galbanum.
The heart brings Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Orange Blossom.
It dries down to White Musk, Animal notes, and Amber.
What to layer with Carnal Flower
Hacivat by Nishane
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and jasmine.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Hacivat
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and jasmine.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 1 spray Lafayette Street
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Naked Neroli
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Bois by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Bois
Pairings to approach with care
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Amber Oud Tobacco Edition brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Tobacco Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 1 spray Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés
Not Recommended · 32/99
Side Effect has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Side Effect brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Side Effect on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 1 spray Side Effect
Related fragrances and why
- Hacivat by Nishane — Both include bergamot and jasmine.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and jasmine.
- Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Carnal Flower?
Carnal Flower opens with Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot, and Galbanum. The heart brings Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to White Musk, Animal notes, and Amber.
How long does Carnal Flower last, and how strong is it?
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle has longevity of 8.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Carnal Flower?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits date night and daytime.
What layers well with Carnal Flower?
Hacivat by Nishane is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and jasmine. Apply Carnal Flower first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Carnal Flower : 2 sprays Hacivat.
Layering guide
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