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Ingredient profile · Floral

Carnation

Powdery floral, clove-like spice and green nuances.

Illustrative scent study of carnation

Links a floral centre with warm spice and a more textured green background.

Botanical reference
Dianthus caryophyllus
Plant part
Flowers
Olfactory family
Floral
Materials & processing
Extraction and alcohol purification for absolute

Understanding the material

The cited Egyptian absolute has spicy and powdery aspects alongside green and honey-like nuances. A carnation accord can also be composed without this extract. A clove-like facet is a relationship in smell, not proof that clove oil was added to a finished perfume.

A smelling observation

Compare carnation with rose and clove. Observe whether spice feels integrated into the flower or separate from it.

Explore the relationships

Continue with Rose, Clove, Ylang-ylang. These connections are comparisons for studying finished fragrances, rather than mixing instructions.

Technical references

Supplier references describe their specific materials. Images are illustrative scent studies and do not certify species, provenance, grade or ingredients in a finished perfume.