Question 1

What's the difference between Banana Oud and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Banana Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maie Piou (2024) dominated by Oud 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: Musky, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Banana Oud or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Banana Oud scores 3.64/5 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 Banana Oud 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, Banana Oud 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 Banana Oud vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Banana Oud scores highest for winter wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Banana Oud leans evening, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Banana Oud vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Banana Oud	Carnal Flower
Merk	Maie Piou	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2024	2005
Beoordeling	3.64	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12