Question 1

What's the difference between Perfectly Marvelous and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly Marvelous is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diana Vreeland (2014) 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, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Perfectly Marvelous or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Perfectly Marvelous scores 3.55/5 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 Perfectly Marvelous 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, Perfectly Marvelous 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 Perfectly Marvelous vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly Marvelous scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Perfectly Marvelous leans evening, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Perfectly Marvelous 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	Perfectly Marvelous	Carnal Flower
Brand	Diana Vreeland	Frederic Malle
Year	2014	2005
Rating	3.55	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12