Garofano (Carnation)
Santa Maria NovellaEau de Cologne1828
Side by side
Garofano (Carnation) vs. Aromatics Elixir
Aromatics Elixir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Garofano (Carnation) | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Elixir |
| Launched | 1828 | 1971 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Bernard Chant |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Garofano (Carnation)
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Green
Amber
White Floral
Aromatics Elixir
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Floral
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NeroliBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
ChamomileBergamotClary SageCorianderLemon VerbenaGeraniumRosewood
Heart
CloveRosemaryPetitgrainLavender
CarnationJasmineOrris RootRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
CarnationBenzoin
OakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Garofano (Carnation) | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Carnation is the fringe of florals. Either you're drawn to its clove-like bite or you're not. The citruses sharpen it, the herbs frame it, adding a green.Garofano (Carnation)
It's the one your mother or grandmother wore that still commands a room when she walks in. Aromatics Elixir doesn't whisper, but the women who choose it don't need it to.Aromatics Elixir