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Carnal Flower(2005)

Frederic Malle · Dominique Ropion · Floral

At a glance

Created by Dominique Ropion for Frederic Malle's Editions de Parfums, Carnal Flower opens on eucalyptus and melon, moves through a heart of tuberose and jasmine, and closes on musk and coconut. Widely regarded as one of the definitive modern tuberose compositions, its fresh, green, camphoraceous facets balance the flower's typically heavy narcotic sweetness, and it remains one of the most celebrated and frequently cited fragrances within Malle's influential catalog.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Frederic Malle

Perfumer

Dominique Ropion

Launched

2005

Family

Floral

Carnal Flower is a fragrance from Frederic Malle, released in 2005 and composed by Dominique Ropion. It sits in the Floral family. It opens with Eucalyptus and Melon, moves into a heart of Tuberose and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Musk and Coconut.

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