Fruity nuances of melon and coconut add light and slightly gourmet sound to the composition and do not attract attention. As tuberose develops, the green nuance passes into a note of camphora, which softens the opulent flowers unintrusively. The composition opens with heavy, green notes of citrus leaves and branches. The perfume contains a larger dose of tuberose absolute than any other perfume. Frederic Malle was inspired for Carnal Flower during his visits to California, where everything smells like gardenia and tuberose.ĭominique Ropion worked on development of the formula for more than two years.
Its intoxicating scent seduces many perfumers Frederic Malle and creator Dominique Ropion tried to repeat this scent in their particular way. Tuberose is a symbol of forbidden pleasure, hiding its passionate, sensual character behind its fresh, white, floral face. In some cultures, it is not allowed for young women to feel its intoxicating scent after sunset. Tuberose is a beautiful and dangerous flower. While I haven’t tried it, it’s said to be heavy on the jasmine, tuberose, and coconut notes without the green opening of the EDP version.Carnal Flower or forbidden flower is a fragrance with the scent of tuberose. It is strikingly similar, but lacks the greenness of Carnal Flower.Ĭarnal Flower also comes in a hair mist version. Notes: if you love Carnal Flower but want to avoid the green opening and camphorous notes, I suggest Bond No. This perfume is complex, deadly sexy, and oh so elegant. Instead, picture a wealthy woman at an exclusive resort who knows exactly what-and who-she wants. When thinking of Carnal Flower as a beach scent, don’t picture spring break. It essentially makes you smell like a fancy, beachy goddess. That said, the camphor in the background keeps things interesting, and it prevents the fragrance from being a more literal beach scent. If you’ve been looking for a dreamy, creamy white flower fragrance that vaguely smells like high-end suntan lotion, this is it. While Carnal Flower probably isn’t what you think of when you hear “beach scent,” it can totally be considered a beach scent, especially in the dry down. Interestingly, I initially got a sample of Carnal Flower while I was hunting for the perfect beach scent that smells like suntan lotion.
Carnal Flower’s tuberose is exactly what I love: fleshy, animalic, and photorealistic. I detest the screechy, perfumey kind of tuberose that you’ll find in many other fragrances. I adore tuberose, but I prefer the lush, animalic tuberose that feels humid and thick. But just when I felt the green opening was too overpowering, it soon gave way to the dreamiest cloud of lush, creamy tuberose petals, followed by a heady mix of jasmine and coconut.
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting such a strong green opening. My heart was literally racing as I ripped the perfume vial from the tissue paper and bubble wrap.Ĭarnal Flower opens very green-as if you pressed your face into a bundle of fresh tuberose-stems, leaves, and all. I could already smell the creamy jasmine, coconut, and tuberose wafting out. When I first received my sample of Carnal Flower in the mail, I knew I would love this perfume, simply from the way the packaging smelled. It was created in 2005, and was developed by legendary perfumer Dominique Ropion, who spent more than two years developing the formula.Ĭarnal Flower is known as being one of the best “big white flowers” in the perfume world-and for good reason. Frederic Malle’s Carnal Flower is described as a “modern tuberose and musk scent,” with notes of eucalyptus, bergamot, tuberose, jasmine, coconut, musk, and more.
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