Question 1

What's the difference between Elixir Absolu and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Elixir Absolu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elisire (2015) dominated by Floral accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: White Floral, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Elixir Absolu or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elixir Absolu scores 3.91/5 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 Elixir Absolu and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 3 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Sweet, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang. 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, Elixir Absolu 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 Elixir Absolu vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Elixir Absolu scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Elixir Absolu leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Elixir Absolu vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (6)

Uniek voor Elixir Absolu (10)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (6)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Elixir Absolu	Carnal Flower
Merk	Elisire	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2015	2005
Beoordeling	3.91	4.16
Concentratie	Elixir	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	16	12