Question 1

What's the difference between Mrs. Y and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Y is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Henry Jacques (2018) 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, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Mrs. Y or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mrs. Y scores 4.47/5 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 Mrs. Y 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, Mrs. Y 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 Mrs. Y vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Y scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Mrs. Y leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Mrs. Y 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	Mrs. Y	Carnal Flower
Brand	Henry Jacques	Frederic Malle
Year	2018	2005
Rating	4.47	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12