Question 1

What's the difference between Francesca and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Francesca is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from House of Matriarch (2012) dominated by Powdery 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: Tuberose, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Francesca or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Francesca scores 3.68/5 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 Francesca 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, Francesca 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 Francesca vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Francesca vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Francesca	Carnal Flower
Merk	House of Matriarch	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2012	2005
Beoordeling	3.68	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12