Carnation

At a glance

Carnation is a warm, spicy floral material built mainly from eugenol-rich synthetics, historically important to the fougere and oriental families.

Origin

No natural extractable oil exists commercially; reconstructed with eugenol-rich synthetics

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Profile

Warm, spicy, clove-like floral scent

IFRA status

Restricted, eugenol content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low