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Carnation

FloralFound in 19 fragrances

Spicy, clove-like, and powdery with a peppery warmth. Carnation is one of the most distinctive florals — more spicy than sweet. It adds vintage elegance and a sophisticated, slightly masculine floral quality.

Origin: Mediterranean
👃 Smells Like

Spicy, clove-like, powdery with a peppery warmth

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Adds vintage elegance and a sophisticated, slightly masculine floral spiciness.

🤝 Pairs Well With
Cloverosecinnamonvetivermusk
1
As Top Note
17
As Heart Note
1
As Base Note

Often Paired With

amber 13jasmine 12rose 11sandalwood 11musk 10vanilla 10bergamot 8vetiver 8patchouli 7leather 7

Perfumes featuring Carnation

Safari Extreme

Safari Extreme

2019
Abdul Samad Al Qurashi
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Raspberry · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Saffron
Égoïste

Égoïste

1990
Chanel
WoodyEDTMen
★★★★
Brazilian Rosewood · Coriander · Sicilian Mandarin · Mahogany
Platinum Égoïste

Platinum Égoïste

1990
Chanel
AromaticEDTMen
★★★★
Brazilian Rosewood · Coriander · Sicilian Mandarin · Mahogany
Honour Woman

Honour Woman

2011
Amouage
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Rhuburb · Pepper · Coriander
Habit Rouge

Habit Rouge

2011
Guerlain
OrientalEDPMen
★★★★
Palisander Rosewood · Amalfi Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot
Majalis

Majalis

2016
Spirit of Dubai
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Incense · Raspberry · Strawberry · Peach
Florabotanica

Florabotanica

2012
Balenciaga
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Mint
Aromatics Elixir

Aromatics Elixir

1971
Clinique
ChypreEDPWomen
★★★★
Chamomile · Aldehydes · Clary Sage · Coriander
Neroli Botanica

Neroli Botanica

2024
Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPMen
★★★★
bergamot · citruses · lemon · mandarin orange
No. 1 for Women

No. 1 for Women

2001
Clive Christian
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★★
Apricot · Peach · Cardamom · Plum
Dirham Gold

Dirham Gold

2022
Ard Al Zaafaran
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Herbal Notes · Pineapple · Bergamot
Hiris

Hiris

1999
Hermès
FloralEDTWomen
★★★½★
Iris · Coriander · Carnation · Amber
Amber Oud White Edition

Amber Oud White Edition

2020
Al Haramain
FloralEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Clary Sage · Bergamot · Grapefruit
Peony & Blush Suede

Peony & Blush Suede

2013
Jo Malone London
FloralCologneWomen
★★★½★
Red Apple
Unutamam

Unutamam

2019
Nishane
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Rosemary · Mint · Juniper · Lavender

Ralph Lauren Romance

1998
Ralph Lauren
FloralEDPWomen
★★★½★
Yellow Freesia · Chamomile · Marigold · Rose
CK Eternity

CK Eternity

1988
Calvin Klein
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Green Notes · Freesia · Sage · Citruses
Beautiful

Beautiful

2006
Estée Lauder
FloralEDPWomen
★★★½★
Mango · Freesia · Magnolia · Marigold
Aire

Aire

1985
Loewe
FloralEDTWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Green Notes · Galbanum · Marigold