Question 1

What's the difference between Mown and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Mown is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hendley Perfumes (2017) dominated by Herbal accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Mown or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mown scores 4.15/5 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 Mown 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, Mown 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 Mown vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Mown vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (1)

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Veelgestelde vragen

Eigenschap	Mown	Carnal Flower
Merk	Hendley Perfumes	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2017	2005
Beoordeling	4.15	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12