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 is overwhelmingly praised by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece floral fragrance with a unique dirty, sensual character.

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

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (3)

Μοναδικές στο L’Heure Dorée (4)

Μοναδικές στο Carnal Flower (9)

Κοινά ακόρντα (4)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Carnal Flower

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	L’Heure Dorée	Carnal Flower
Οίκος	Guerlain	Frederic Malle
Έτος	2025	2005
Βαθμολογία	3.49	4.16
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	7	12