EucalyptusOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
Animal notesDries down to
Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Carnal Flower 20 Ans
The quiet confidence of a late-night rendezvous, where the air is filled with soft whispers and subtle floral notes.
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Carnal Flower 20 AnsLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessMy Way Ylang · Giorgio ArmaniPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
The story behind the bottle.
Carnal Flower 20 Ans by Frederic Malle was launched in 2020 and created by perfumer Dominique Ropion. This unisex fragrance is a complex interplay of white florals, animalic notes, and sweet accords that evoke an intimate yet enigmatic mood. The opening with eucalyptus and bergamot provides a fresh, green sparkle before transitioning into the heart where orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose, and jasmine combine for a lush floral bouquet. The base of animalic notes, coconut, white musk, and amber adds warmth and depth, creating a scent that is both alluring and mysterious.
Apply Carnal Flower 20 Ans to pulse points for a warm, close-to-skin presence. The fragrance blooms gradually over time, so a light spritz in the morning will carry you through the day without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Carnal Flower 20 Ans, Frederic Malle
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
The Carnal Flower line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Frederic Malle
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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