Question 1

What's the difference between Smile & Shine and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Smile & Shine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Zoo (2020) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Smile & Shine or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Smile & Shine scores 4.76/5 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 Smile & Shine 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, Smile & Shine 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 Smile & Shine vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Smile & Shine scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Smile & Shine leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Smile & Shine vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (12)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (2)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschaft	Smile & Shine	Carnal Flower
Marke	The Zoo	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2020	2005
Bewertung	4.76	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	0	12