Question 1

What's the difference between Smoked Bloom and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Smoked Bloom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Paraphrase (2016) dominated by Fruity accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Smoked Bloom or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Smoked Bloom scores 3.59/5 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 Smoked Bloom 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, Smoked Bloom 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 Smoked Bloom vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Smoked Bloom scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Smoked Bloom leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Smoked Bloom vs Carnal Flower

Comparison Summary

Unique to Carnal Flower (12)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnal Flower

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Attribute	Smoked Bloom	Carnal Flower
Brand	Paraphrase	Frederic Malle
Year	2016	2005
Rating	3.59	4.16
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12