Question 1

What's the difference between L’Heure Dorée and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

L’Heure Dorée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2025) 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 4 accords: Woody, Coconut, Aromatic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, L’Heure Dorée or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, L’Heure Dorée scores 3.49/5 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 L’Heure Dorée and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Coconut, Aromatic, Sweet, Coconut. 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, L’Heure Dorée 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 L’Heure Dorée vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

L’Heure Dorée scores highest for winter wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. L’Heure Dorée leans evening, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

L’Heure Dorée vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (3)

Einzigartig für L’Heure Dorée (4)

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (9)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschaft	L’Heure Dorée	Carnal Flower
Marke	Guerlain	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2025	2005
Bewertung	3.49	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	7	12