Question 1

What's the difference between Cio Cio San and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Cio Cio San is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from MDCI Parfums (2015) dominated by Fresh accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Cio Cio San or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cio Cio San scores 3.92/5 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 Cio Cio San 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, Cio Cio San 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 Cio Cio San vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

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

Cio Cio San vs Carnal Flower

Rezumatul comparației

Unice pentru Carnal Flower (12)

Acorduri comune (1)

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Carnal Flower

Pozitiv

Negativ

Întrebări frecvente

Atribut	Cio Cio San	Carnal Flower
Brand	MDCI Parfums	Frederic Malle
An	2015	2005
Evaluare	3.92	4.16
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	0	12