Question 1

What's the difference between Fils de Joie and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Fils de Joie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2020) dominated by White 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 4 accords: White Floral, Sweet, Musky, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Fils de Joie or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fils de Joie scores 4.14/5 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 Fils de Joie and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Sweet, Musky, Woody, Jasmine. 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, Fils de Joie 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 Fils de Joie vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Fils de Joie scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Fils de Joie leans evening, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Fils de Joie vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Fils de Joie (2)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Fils de Joie	Carnal Flower
Merk	Serge Lutens	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2020	2005
Beoordeling	4.14	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	5	12