Carnal Flower
Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower is an eau de parfum built around tuberose, a rich white floral heart that sits within a creamy, sensual composition. Its character is lush and enveloping, with a woody, camphorous dryness running beneath the florals and a soft, sweet warmth that gives the whole scent a close, comfortable feel.
The opening is bright and slightly green, with a juicy fruitiness that softens into a creamy coconut and jasmine heart. Orange blossom adds a honeyed brightness as the tuberose unfolds, and the drydown settles into a musky, ambery base with a gentle powdery finish. Throughout, a faint ozonic freshness keeps the richness from feeling heavy.
This is a scent for those who enjoy complexity, offering a sense of modern elegance that moves easily between settings. It suits daytime professional wear, relaxed everyday use and evenings out, and it carries well across the seasons, though its warmth tends to feel especially at home in cooler months.
Carnal Flower generally carries strongly, so a light application is usually enough, and it tends to last well through a full day. Presented as an eau de parfum in a 50ml bottle.
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The Composition
Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum by Frédéric Malle is structured with layered accords that give the composition both clarity and controlled depth. The structure feels deliberate rather than excessive, moving with balance from its initial impression into a more grounded and composed core.
The opening is defined by Melon, Bergamot , delivering brightness and immediate lift while establishing the tonal direction of the fragrance.
As it develops, the heart introduces Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom , creating a more textured centre. The transition remains smooth, allowing each note to emerge without disrupting the overall balance of the structure.
The base settles into Amber , providing cohesion and depth to the drydown while maintaining continuity with the freshness established in the opening.
Shaped with clarity and structural precision from first impression through to drydown.
SELECTED FOR THE BOUTIQUE
This composition earns its place in the Boutique through its structure, clarity, and assured identity, reflecting Frédéric Malle at a level that stands apart from the ordinary. Defined by woody tones, it develops with measured progression and composure rather than excess. It wears with long lasting longevity and strong projection while maintaining balance and control. Introduced in 2005 , it is presented as Eau de Parfum.
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