Question 1

What's the difference between Ma Vie and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Ma Vie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Salvador Dali (2017) dominated by Rose 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: Woody, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Ma Vie or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ma Vie scores 3.70/5 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 Ma Vie 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, Ma Vie 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 Ma Vie vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Ma Vie scores highest for fall wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Ma Vie leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Ma Vie vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Ma Vie (5)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Ma Vie	Carnal Flower
Merk	Salvador Dali	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2017	2005
Beoordeling	3.70	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	5	12