Question 1

What's the difference between Realist and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Realist is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Contradictions in ILK (2020) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Realist or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Realist scores 3.14/5 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 Realist and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Bergamot, 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, Realist 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 Realist vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Realist vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Realist (12)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Realist	Carnal Flower
Merk	Contradictions in ILK	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2020	2005
Beoordeling	3.14	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	14	12