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Cloves

Cloves
At a glance

Cloves is a fragrance note appearing in 181 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Cloves smell warm, sharp and sweet, like dried flower buds with a slightly medicinal, peppery heat and a rich, spicy depth. It feels intense, aromatic and festive. It is used in the top and heart to add a strong, warm spice. It pairs well with cinnamon, rose, carnation, vanilla, amber and woods.

Cloves is listed in 181 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a heart note (69% of its appearances). It is most often paired with patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Not yet linked to a specific material in our library.
Perfumes featuring this note 1888 1early 730 Fahrenheit 5Th Ave. Perfume Perfume 902 Hazy Spice Absolu Aventus Ace Acqua Di Parma Oud & Spice Acqua di Selva Alma Nera Amado Mio Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Ambre Cashmere Intense Angham Atkinsons His Majesty The Oud Beauté du Diable Benessere Best Bianco Puro Black Cashmere Blend Oud Teeb Blue Cypress Bodacious Bois Bélize Intense