Question 1

What's the difference between Route du The and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Route du The is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Barneys New York (1986) dominated by Citrus accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Route du The or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Route du The scores 3.90/5 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 Route du The 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, Route du The 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 Route du The vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Route du The scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Route du The leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Route du The vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Unique to Carnal Flower (12)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Route du The	Carnal Flower
Brand	Barneys New York	Frederic Malle
Year	1986	2005
Rating	3.90	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12