Question 1

What's the difference between French Affair and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

French Affair is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ex Nihilo (2017) 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 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, French Affair or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, French Affair scores 3.88/5 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 French Affair and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Musky, Bergamot. 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, French Affair 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 French Affair vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

French Affair scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. French Affair leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

French Affair vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (1)

Einzigartig für French Affair (8)

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (11)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (3)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschaft	French Affair	Carnal Flower
Marke	Ex Nihilo	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2017	2005
Bewertung	3.88	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	9	12