Carnation Absolute

Adam Michael has this to say “The Dianthus genus consists of some 300 plus species and these annuals and perennials with their blue-green foliage and never ending array of beautifully rich coloured flowers seem to feature in most gardens. Carnation absolute is olive green in colour and of a pourable viscosity. The aroma is a celebration of eugenol feistiness, peppery spice, damp earth, with a dollop of honey, a rainbow of roses and a small injection of greenness. Useful material for oriental compositions and works splendidly with rose briar.”

Arctander has this to say “Carnation Absolute is used sparingly in certain modern perfumes, and it can add interesting notes to rose, lily, narcissus, etc. It blends well with lavender, ylang-ylang, sage clary, castoreum, etc.”