Question 1

What's the difference between Per Cent'anni and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Per Cent'anni is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Laughing Saint (2019) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Sweet, White Floral, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Per Cent'anni or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Per Cent'anni 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 Per Cent'anni 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, Per Cent'anni 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 Per Cent'anni vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Per Cent'anni scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Per Cent'anni leans evening, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Per Cent'anni 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	Per Cent'anni	Carnal Flower
Brand	Laughing Saint	Frederic Malle
Year	2019	2005
Rating	4.12	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12