Question 1

What's the difference between Oceano Viola and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Oceano Viola is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (2025) dominated by Aquatic 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: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Oceano Viola or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oceano Viola scores 3.50/5 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 Oceano Viola 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, Oceano Viola 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 Oceano Viola vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Oceano Viola vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Oceano Viola (9)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (1)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Oceano Viola	Carnal Flower
Merk	Filippo Sorcinelli	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2025	2005
Beoordeling	3.50	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12