Question 1

What's the difference between Colonia Dulce and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Colonia Dulce is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maoli (2009) dominated by Citrus 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: White Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Colonia Dulce or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Colonia Dulce scores 3.38/5 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 Colonia Dulce and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including White Floral, Sweet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom. 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, Colonia Dulce 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 Colonia Dulce vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Colonia Dulce scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Colonia Dulce leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Colonia Dulce vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Colonia Dulce (3)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Colonia Dulce	Carnal Flower
Merk	Maoli	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2009	2005
Beoordeling	3.38	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	5	12