Question 1

What's the difference between Essence No. 7 Neroli and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Essence No. 7 Neroli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elie Saab (2015) 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, Musky, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Essence No. 7 Neroli or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Essence No. 7 Neroli scores 4.12/5 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 Essence No. 7 Neroli and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Essence No. 7 Neroli 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 Essence No. 7 Neroli vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Essence No. 7 Neroli scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Essence No. 7 Neroli leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Essence No. 7 Neroli vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Unique to Carnal Flower (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

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Attribute	Essence No. 7 Neroli	Carnal Flower
Brand	Elie Saab	Frederic Malle
Year	2015	2005
Rating	4.12	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12