Question 1

What's the difference between Poisoned Fig and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Poisoned Fig is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Rising Phoenix Perfumery (2013) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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: Woody, Aromatic, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Poisoned Fig or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Poisoned Fig scores 4.00/5 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 Poisoned Fig and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, White Floral, Bergamot, Jasmine. 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, Poisoned Fig 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 Poisoned Fig vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Poisoned Fig scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Poisoned Fig leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Poisoned Fig vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Poisoned Fig (10)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Poisoned Fig	Carnal Flower
Merk	The Rising Phoenix Perfumery	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2013	2005
Beoordeling	4.00	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12