Question 1

What's the difference between Lumière Dorée and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Lumière Dorée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Miller Harris (2016) 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 4 accords: White Floral, Aromatic, Woody, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Lumière Dorée or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lumière Dorée scores 3.81/5 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 Lumière Dorée and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Aromatic, Woody, Musky, Bergamot. 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, Lumière Dorée 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 Lumière Dorée vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Lumière Dorée scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Lumière Dorée leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Lumière Dorée vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Lumière Dorée (5)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Lumière Dorée	Carnal Flower
Merk	Miller Harris	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2016	2005
Beoordeling	3.81	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12