Question 1

What's the difference between Cio Cio San and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Cio Cio San is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from MDCI Parfums (2015) dominated by Fresh 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: Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Cio Cio San or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cio Cio San scores 3.92/5 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 Cio Cio San and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Carnal Flower: Carnal Flower wird von der r/fragrance-Community überwiegend als Meisterwerk einer floralen Duftnote gefeiert, die sich durch einen einzigartigen, sinnlichen und erdigen Charakter auszeichnet.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cio Cio San 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 Cio Cio San vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Cio Cio San scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Cio Cio San leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Cio Cio San vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (12)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (1)

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Eigenschaft	Cio Cio San	Carnal Flower
Marke	MDCI Parfums	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2015	2005
Bewertung	3.92	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	0	12