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Parfumeur
Carnal Flower
Femme
Créé par Dominique Ropion
Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Carnal Flower was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot and Galbanum; middle notes are Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom; base notes are White Musk, Animal notes and Amber. Carnal Flower or forbidden flower is a fragrance with the scent of tuberose. Tuberose is a beautiful and dangerous flower. In some cultures, it is not allowed for young women to feel its intoxicating scent after sunset. Tuberose is a symbol of forbidden pleasure, hiding its passionate, sensual character behind its fresh, white, floral face. Its intoxicating scent seduces many perfumers; Frederic Malle and creator Dominique Ropion tried to repeat this scent in their particular way. Frederic Malle was inspired for Carnal Flower during his visits to California, where everything smells like gardenia and tuberose. Dominique Ropion worked on development of the formula for more than two years. The perfume contains a larger dose of tuberose absolute than any other perfume. The composition opens with heavy, green notes of citrus leaves and branches. As tuberose develops, the green nuance passes into a note of camphora, which softens the opulent flowers unintrusively. Fruity nuances of melon and coconut add light and slightly gourmet sound to the composition and do not attract attention. The muse for this perfume was Frederic Malle’s aunt, famous actress Candice Bergen, who acted in the movie Carnal Knowledge with Jack Nicholson. The top notes contain: bergamot, melon and eucalyptus. The middle notes include: ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose, Salicylates (natural, toxic product of herbal origin, a sort of a herbal feromone which is used by plants as a warning). The base encompasses: tuberose absolute, orange blossom absolute, coconut and musk. The perfume was created in 2005.
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Accords principaux
Notes olfactives
Pyramide olfactive
De l'ouverture au fond, intensité basée sur les votes de la communauté.
Notes de tête0 – 15 min
Notes de cœur15 min – 3 h
Notes de fond3 h – fin
Ouverture
Évolution
Fond
Notes de tête0 – 15 min
Notes de cœur15 min – 3 h
Notes de fond3 h – fin
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 57 community opinions from Reddit
8.7
/ 10 community score
Carnal Flower est acclamé de manière écrasante par la communauté r/fragrance comme un chef-d'œuvre de parfum floral possédant un caractère unique, sensuel et cru. Le parfum est célébré pour sa complexité, sa polyvalence et sa qualité, de nombreux utilisateurs le décrivant comme une découverte transformatrice qui justifie son prix premium. Le principal inconvénient est l'accessibilité et la prévalence des contrefaçons, que la communauté recommande d'éviter en achetant auprès de détaillants officiels.
Strengths
- Beautiful, evocative floral with a distinctive dirty/smoky character
- Versatile across seasons and occasions with excellent longevity
- Masterfully blended composition that takes the wearer on a fragrance journey
- High quality from a respected niche house with consistent excellence
Weaknesses
- White floral notes may not appeal to those who dislike florals or prefer fresher scents
- Premium pricing ($300-390 range) is a significant investment
- Counterfeit versions exist, particularly on eBay and from Russian sellers
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsYear-round wear including summer (lighter in hair mist form)Those seeking a statement fragrance with complexitySignature scent for lovers of tuberose and dirty florals
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