Question 1

What's the difference between Castaña and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Castaña is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cloon Keen Atelier (2011) 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, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Castaña or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Castaña scores 4.28/5 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 Castaña 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, Castaña 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 Castaña vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Castaña vs Carnal Flower

Rezumatul comparației

Unice pentru Carnal Flower (12)

Acorduri comune (3)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Carnal Flower

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Castaña	Carnal Flower
Brand	Cloon Keen Atelier	Frederic Malle
An	2011	2005
Evaluare	4.28	4.16
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	0	12