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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Carnal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2005UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10
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755 ratings
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy unisex floral built around tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom absolutes.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 621 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy
  7. Animal
  8. Creamy

What does Carnal Flower (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less for the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though about a fifth find it masculine.

It opens with bergamot, eucalyptus and melon, a fresh, green start. The heart is jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and salicylate, forming a full floral core. The base brings tuberose and orange blossom absolutes, coconut and white musk, which sweeten it and add a creamy, faintly animal warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Eucalyptus
    • Melon
  2. First hours

    • Salicylate
    • Jasmine absolute
    • Ylang-ylang
  3. Towards evening

    • White musk
    • Tuberose absolute
    • Orange blossom absolute

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Evening
    27%
  • Nighttime
    25%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    9%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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The closest scents by notes and accords.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026