Question 1

What's the difference between Or Blanc and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Or Blanc is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vanessa Tugendhaft (2012) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, White Floral, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Or Blanc or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Or Blanc scores 4.29/5 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 Or Blanc and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, White Floral, Sweet, Woody, Bergamot. 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, Or Blanc 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 Or Blanc vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Or Blanc scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Or Blanc leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Or Blanc vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Or Blanc (6)

Unique to Carnal Flower (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

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Attribute	Or Blanc	Carnal Flower
Brand	Vanessa Tugendhaft	Frederic Malle
Year	2012	2005
Rating	4.29	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12