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Home Fragrances Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower

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Fragrance information:

In the world of niche perfumery, where every detail matters, the fragrance Carnal Flower by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle stands apart.

Released in 2005, this unisex perfume quickly won the hearts of connoisseurs thanks to its bold and sensual nature.

In Russia, it is often called "Fleshly Flower" or "Carnal Flower," which perfectly reflects the essence of the composition.

The brand, founded by the heir to a perfumery dynasty, has been renowned for creative freedom and the highest quality since its creation in 2000, and Carnal Flower is a vivid confirmation of that.

History and Positioning of the Fragrance

Carnal Flower was immediately classified as a unisex fragrance, making it a universal choice for everyone who appreciates depth and elegance.

It belongs to the Floral family, but does not limit itself to traditional boundaries.

The concentration of Eau de Parfum ensures an intense and long-lasting scent, ideally suited for special occasions or daily wear in warm seasons.

The trail of the fragrance is rated as medium, creating an aura of refinement without overwhelming the space.

Usage Recommendations

To enjoy all facets of Carnal Flower, experts advise applying 1 to 2 sprays to the skin, such as on the wrists or neck, for natural unfolding.

For a longer-lasting effect, you can walk into the cloud of spray, applying the fragrance to clothing.

This perfume particularly shines in the spring-summer season, adding tropical freshness and sensuality to your look.

Its versatility allows it to be worn both on a romantic date and at a social event, where it is guaranteed to attract attention.

Creators and Their Contribution

Two outstanding perfumers worked on the creation of Carnal Flower: Frédéric Malle and Dominique Ropion.

Their collaboration led to the birth of a fragrance that combines technical mastery and artistic vision.

Frédéric Malle, as the founder of the brand, provided the philosophical foundation, while Dominique Ropion, known for his innovative approaches, brought unique accords.

This tandem made Carnal Flower one of the iconic releases in the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle collection, strengthening the house's reputation as a pioneer in the world of niche perfumery.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If you enjoyed Carnal Flower, be sure to check out other perfumes that share its tropical or floral aesthetic.

For example, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc offers sunny notes of coconut and flowers, Franck Boclet Cocaïne combines freshness with narcotic sensuality, and Serge Lutens Datura Noir immerses you in a world of mysterious white flowers.

These options will help expand your perfume palette. For more information, visit the brand's official website: https://www.fredericmalle.com/.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The Carnal Flower note pyramid is a true masterpiece of olfactory art, where every detail is carefully selected to create a harmonious whole.

The composition is built on mixed notes that intertwine from beginning to end, offering a rich and layered accord.

In the top notes, the freshness of bergamot and eucalyptus is immediately perceptible, creating a refreshing opening.

The heart of the fragrance unfolds with tropical nuances of coconut and melon, complemented by bright floral notes of jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom (fleur d'oranger).

In the base, delicate white musk resonates, adding warmth and longevity, and completing the composition with a soft trail.

These notes are grouped into the Citrus, Fruit, White Floral, Woody, and Musky categories, making the fragrance complex and intriguing for true connoisseurs.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.fredericmalle.com/
Year of production 2005
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Coconut
Coconut
Note photo Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus

Mixed notes

Bergamot Coconut Eucalyptus Jasmine Melon Musk Orange blossom Tuberose ylang-ylang

Families

Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

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Relevance
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Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
23%
Unisex
62%
Female
15%
What kind of event
Date
18%
Wedding
9%
Sport
9%
Sleep
9%
For party
9%
For every day
9%
Sex
9%
For Holiday
18%
Theatre
0%
Office
9%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
17%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
20%
Gala
20%
Classic
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Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
40%
Sporty
20%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
17%
46+ years old
17%
Any
33%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
10%
On the wrist
10%
On the knees
10%
On the back of the neck
10%
Behind the ears
10%
On the elbow
10%
On the abdomen
10%
On the back of the hand
10%
On clothes
10%
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10%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
43%
1-2 atomisations
14%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
22%
Luxury
11%
Euphoria
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Passion
11%
Joy
11%
Calm
11%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
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Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
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Intensity
Moderate
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Bottle
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High quality
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Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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The perfume is truly transparent and clear, with a distinct but concise character. The first time, I didn't even catch that it was tuberose, I was so impressed by its straightforwardness and dampness, as well as its sexual allure, like in Nasomatto's Narcotic Venus. Only upon reacquainting myself with Carnal Flower was I able to recognize the tuberose. Here, you feel more of the greenery, like the stems, rather than the flower itself. Notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine add freshness. The dampness of the tuberose feels very spring-like and reserved, as if it's something intelligent 🌸
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Tuberose is simply a MIRACLE! The smell reminds me of fresh mint and soft green grass, like a freshly cut twig. It's fresh, with spicy notes and a light soapy nuance, like a good cream. The fragrance is long-lasting and spreads well. They say that's exactly how a real flower smells
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All these reviews about Carnal Flower I've read just piss me off. Every time it starts with someone mentioning Fracas by Robert Piguet, as if it's the only fragrance that exists. Yes, I also knew tuberose exactly like that, and yes, I'd love to love it - who doesn't want to flirt with something considered almost a symbol of sex? But here's what I'll say: the inability or unwillingness to admire Malle's fragrances is simply a shame. Carnal Flower confirmed this once again, even though experienced reviewers insist it's easier to perceive than Fracas or Tubéreuse Criminelle. But, honestly, what a reverent attitude towards tuberose? It's just a scent that, in their opinion, is a masterpiece. Who would even argue that a composition that remains relevant 13 years later is a masterpiece? This fragrance, as if plucked from a living tuberose branch, sun-drenched and placed in some jar, became a benchmark for perfumers of the late 2010s. And has no one noticed how the perception of "sensual tuberose" has changed? Now, green tuberoses with mineral notes are increasingly heard, in strange combinations - without all this pretentious nonsense 😒
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"Carnal Flower" is another fragrance with a clear sexual hint. Created by Dominique Ropion for Frédéric Malle in 2005, it became a true bestseller and one of the most beautiful tuberose-themed fragrances. The name wasn't chosen by chance, and Malle isn't trying to sell sex here, as Tom Ford does. Tuberose is a flower considered an aphrodisiac. In some countries, young girls were even forbidden to pass by tuberose fields because the scent could evoke indecent thoughts. Carnal Flower is the result of the perfumer's long efforts, who spent eighteen months creating this fragrance. He managed to convey freshness and green coolness, adding jasmine and ylang-ylang to the white floral accord. Lily of the valley, plumeria, and lily give it radiance, and a milky-woody note completes the composition, making tuberose a true tuberose. The use of natural flower absolute adds richness and layering. Carnal Flower truly smells of tuberose, but without the dirty notes sometimes found in living flowers. Tuberose is usually depicted as sweet and vulgar, but this fragrance is a new word in white floral compositions. Who should try Carnal Flower? Those who love white floral fragrances but are tired of their vulgarity. Those who prefer light and transparent floral notes. And finally, those for whom elegance and aesthetics are not just words, but a way of life 😏
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The tuberose is simply stunning, it stands out among all my perfumes. The scent is very sensual and alluring, there's something carnal about it. Fruity notes and coconut add interesting accents, preventing it from becoming boring and monotonous 🌸
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I recently came across this scent on an acquaintance, and it simply blew me away. There's an incredible allure and tenderness to it. The base consists of sweet, juicy flowers, and at its heart is tuberose with fruity notes. It's warm and feminine, yet very bright and captivating, leaving a long sillage
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The fragrance truly impresses with its brightness and originality. On the skin, it unfolds in an amazing way, combining rich notes of tuberose, jasmine, the freshness of eucalyptus, and the sweetness of coconut. The longevity is excellent, and the sillage is simply gorgeous
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At first, it didn't make any impression on me. But as soon as I tried it in the store, I just fell in love. This scent is like from another world, it doesn't let go and makes me think about it again and again. I constantly return to it in my thoughts. Soon, I think, I'll decide on a full bottle )
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This fragrance is truly impressive! White flowers, especially tuberose, stand out very brightly here. It's dry, but at the same time, there's a softness. You feel like it can captivate you, you want to test it again, but you need a little more time to understand all the nuances. It lasted all day on my wrist, and it was very pleasant!!!
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The scent is truly beautiful, with bright white flowers, tuberose stands out here. The fragrance is soft, though a bit dry. It's as if it captivates you, and after the first test, there was a desire to buy a bottle, but it's worth trying again. The scent lasted all day on my wrist, and it was very pleasant to feel it
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The sillage of the fragrance is quite average, but the longevity is pleasing - about 6 hours. This scent is definitely not for everyone, but if you like it, you won't regret it! 😊
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A tuberose-filled fragrance gives a feeling of something too familiar, as if I've heard it before. Serge Lutens' floral notes, of course, but there's something intrusive about it that won't let go 🌸
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Tuberose truly dominates in this fragrance, it's so bright and persistent, and it seems ylang-ylang helps it with that. Overall, the scent is beautiful, but it's too aggressive and overt, which clearly reflects its name 😬
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5
Tuberose surrounded by greenery - that's a real celebration! The scent is bright and juicy, yet it maintains moderation. It's stylish and modern, with light hints of vintage Poison, though more in mood than in essence 🌼
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At first, I was quite skeptical about this fragrance because of the coconut. I don't have the best associations with it, and our relationship is complicated. But this combination of tuberose and coconut, though a bit sharp, smells so sweet and alluring. And the eucalyptus adds an interesting bitterness and uniqueness that I haven't smelled before. The sillage is simply amazing. It's not something you can describe with words, you have to experience it. One of those sillage trails you catch on the street and immediately run after the wearer to find out what this incredible scent is :)
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