Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Velours and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Velours is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Indemodables (2016) dominated by Aromatic accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Velours or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Velours 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 Oriental Velours 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, Oriental Velours 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 Oriental Velours vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Oriental Velours vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Oriental Velours	Carnal Flower
Merk	Les Indemodables	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2016	2005
Beoordeling	3.70	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12