Question 1

What's the difference between Tenebra and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Tenebra is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Royal Crown (2011) dominated by White Floral accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Tuberose, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Tenebra or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tenebra scores 4.09/5 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 Tenebra and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Tuberose, Woody, Sweet, Tuberose. 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, Tenebra 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 Tenebra vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Tenebra vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Tenebra (15)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Tenebra	Carnal Flower
Merk	Royal Crown	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2011	2005
Beoordeling	4.09	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	18	12