Question 1

What's the difference between Xi'an and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Xi'an is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2021) 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 2 accords: Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Xi'an or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Xi'an scores 3.63/5 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 Xi'an 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, Xi'an 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 Xi'an vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Xi'an scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Xi'an leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Xi'an vs Carnal Flower

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Xi'an (3)

Einzigartig für Carnal Flower (12)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (2)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschaft	Xi'an	Carnal Flower
Marke	Guerlain	Frederic Malle
Jahr	2021	2005
Bewertung	3.63	4.16
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	3	12