Question 1

What's the difference between Spicy Lavender and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Spicy Lavender is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Esperienze Olfattive (2011) 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, Spicy Lavender or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Spicy Lavender scores 3.67/5 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 Spicy Lavender 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, Spicy Lavender 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 Spicy Lavender vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Spicy Lavender scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Spicy Lavender leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Spicy Lavender vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Spicy Lavender	Carnal Flower
Merk	Esperienze Olfattive	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2011	2005
Beoordeling	3.67	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12