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

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

Riepilogo del confronto

Esclusive di Xi'an (3)

Esclusive di Carnal Flower (12)

Accordi in comune (2)

Domande frequenti

Polso del sentimento della comunità — Carnal Flower

Positivo

Negativo

Attributo	Xi'an	Carnal Flower
Marchio	Guerlain	Frederic Malle
Anno	2021	2005
Valutazione	3.63	4.16
Concentrazione	—	—
Genere	feminine	feminine
Note totali	3	12