Question 1

What's the difference between Au Dela and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Au Dela is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from FZOTIC (2013) dominated by White Floral accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: White Floral, Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Au Dela or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Au Dela scores 4.32/5 vs Carnal Flower at 4.16/5. Carnal Flower's standout strength: Beautiful, evocative floral with a distinctive dirty/smoky character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Au Dela and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including White Floral, Aromatic, Woody, Jasmine, Orange Blossom. Carnal Flower: Carnal Flower is overwhelmingly praised by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece floral fragrance with a unique dirty, sensual character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Au Dela or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Carnal Flower: Versatile across seasons and occasions with excellent longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Au Dela vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Au Dela scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Au Dela leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Au Dela vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Au Dela (4)

Unique to Carnal Flower (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

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Attribute	Au Dela	Carnal Flower
Brand	FZOTIC	Frederic Malle
Year	2013	2005
Rating	4.32	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12