Question 1

What's the difference between Or Des Îles and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Or Des Îles is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cherigan (2021) dominated by Yellow 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 4 accords: Sweet, Musky, White Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Or Des Îles or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Or Des Îles scores 3.72/5 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 Des Îles 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, Or Des Îles 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 Des Îles vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Or Des Îles scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Or Des Îles leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Or Des Îles vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Unique to Carnal Flower (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

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Attribute	Or Des Îles	Carnal Flower
Brand	Cherigan	Frederic Malle
Year	2021	2005
Rating	3.72	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12