Carnation

Carnation is a beautifully complex flower in perfumery that bridges the gap between floral and spicy notes. Its scent is warm, clove-like, and slightly peppery, with a honeyed sweetness and a subtle green freshness that gives it remarkable character.

In the language of flowers, carnations symbolize love and fascination, and their scent carries that same sense of passionate, old-world romance. In fragrance, carnation adds a sophisticated spiciness that feels both floral and warmly aromatic.

It was a staple of classic perfumery in the early twentieth century and continues to inspire contemporary perfumers. Carnation pairs beautifully with clove and cinnamon which echo its natural spiciness, with rose for a rich floral duet, with vanilla for warm depth, with leather for vintage elegance, and with woody notes for a refined base.

You will find carnation in many classic and vintage-inspired fragrances that celebrate old-world glamour.