Question 1

What's the difference between New Valaam and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

New Valaam is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Phronema Perfumes (2022) dominated by Green 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: White Floral, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, New Valaam or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New Valaam scores 3.92/5 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 New Valaam and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including White Floral, Aromatic, Bergamot, Jasmine, Amber. 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, New Valaam 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 New Valaam vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

New Valaam vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor New Valaam (16)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	New Valaam	Carnal Flower
Merk	Phronema Perfumes	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2022	2005
Beoordeling	3.92	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	19	12