tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post947947758032878254..comments2024-03-28T05:28:29.786-04:00Comments on The Non-Blonde: Frederic Malle- Carnal FlowerGaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-26330923540847425172012-06-03T15:59:05.930-04:002012-06-03T15:59:05.930-04:00I too have a word of caution on Carnal Flower, tha...I too have a word of caution on Carnal Flower, that I don't acknowledge as the tuberose to end them all. I find it also overestimated by niche perfumistas.<br /><br />The tuberose is demure, blurred by an opaline softness (very Ropion), and early soothens by a warm (sandalwood) and radiant (musk) drydown.<br />It has an olive oil feel to it. It is more of a monoï fantasy.<br />A bit overpriced too, given that there are not that much expensive tuberose, sambac jasmine, and neroli absolute, as claimed.<br /><br />I guess it sells well because it doesn't shock, it works very fine on skin in an "narciso rodriguez for her" effect, and truly is a tuberose frag.<br />Perfume lovers are tricked by a "emperor's new clothes" effect : Carnal flower is very pleasing, competently done, of exquisite quality, but where is the tuberose 1st role?<br /><br />I prefer Fracas, Beyond love, and a lot of tuberose soliflore (caron, goutal, etc.) who are more respectful the femme fatale quality of it. Even the former l'artisan parfumeur's.<br />I love my weird tuberose (tubéreuse criminelle). And those with tuberose involved in a supporting role (Joy). <br />But I give less an less credit the tuberose frag "in the middle".JulienFromDijonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598150464359081451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-60621489965249826132012-05-31T12:50:56.042-04:002012-05-31T12:50:56.042-04:00I'm also a Fracas gal and prefer it to Carnal ...I'm also a Fracas gal and prefer it to Carnal Flower. Neither one compares to the real thing, though, when it comes to intoxicating beauty and sensuality. I have several tuberoses in my garden and, as Olfacta pointed it, it only takes a stalk or two of these incredible blossoms to cast their spell over a room.Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-43884339629485924912012-05-31T12:39:16.625-04:002012-05-31T12:39:16.625-04:00In theory I should totally love this perfume based...In theory I should totally love this perfume based on the combination of my 3 favourite flowers, but in reality I am not totally over the moon with Malle's Tuberose version either...It is still a sensual scent but not really a discernable Tuberose I crave<br />(excellent review, btw)birkinbagbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876468991035020828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-55016522110090048232012-05-31T09:05:20.997-04:002012-05-31T09:05:20.997-04:00The last two summers I've actually been able t...The last two summers I've actually been able to grow a few tuberose plants. Last year's one plant has morphed into three this year -- the rhizomes spread underground. Last summer one flower stalk scented our bedroom for days. I've yet to smell a perfume that really captures this fragrance, although Carnal Flower comes very close.<br /><br />We're not supposed to be able to grow tuberose here in Zone 7, with our definite winters, studded with fierce cold snaps. But somehow my plants are surviving. Go figure!Olfactahttp://olactarama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-83635212611363835902012-05-31T09:04:21.984-04:002012-05-31T09:04:21.984-04:00I, too, wear the Fracas extrait. I've worn it ...I, too, wear the Fracas extrait. I've worn it for two decades, so it is a familiar mistress. CF, which I love from a near distance, ramps up the green too much for my skin. From the Malles that have mentions of rot, Fleur de Cassie is my favorite.Suzannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-42469036844694043602012-05-31T00:47:50.323-04:002012-05-31T00:47:50.323-04:00I really enjoyed reading this, Gaia, especially th...I really enjoyed reading this, Gaia, especially that bit about how pain and pleasure are perfectly attenuated by Ropion. It was so deftly put, I could almost smell the 'facets' in my mind.Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953465181232976983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-28066645362374360352012-05-31T00:41:02.952-04:002012-05-31T00:41:02.952-04:00I've never quite warmed to Carnal Flower. It s...I've never quite warmed to Carnal Flower. It seems to me like a color photo copy of something else, drained of the aspects that make the flower, well, Carnal. I'd prefer a dab of the extrait of Fracas. But just a dab. A dab is the promise of carnal delights you'll tell your grandsons about. More than that you'll be calling for oxygen..tmp00https://www.blogger.com/profile/07394341047945443955noreply@blogger.com