Question 1

What's the difference between Secret Encounter and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Secret Encounter is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Gate Fragrances Paris (2018) dominated by Herbal 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: Aromatic, White Floral, Musky, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Secret Encounter or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Secret Encounter scores 3.97/5 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 Secret Encounter and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, White Floral, Musky, Woody, Jasmine. 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, Secret Encounter 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 Secret Encounter vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Secret Encounter scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Secret Encounter leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Secret Encounter vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (2)

Einzigartig für Secret Encounter (9)

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (10)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschaft	Secret Encounter	Carnal Flower
Marke	The Gate Fragrances Paris	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2018	2005
Bewertung	3.97	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	11	12