Clove
Hot, sweet-medicinal bud; intense eugenol warmth.
Fragrance Family
Spicy
Note Type
Heart — Heart Notes
Origin
Indonesia
Olfactory Strength
Strong · 7/9Clove carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.
About Clove in Perfumery
Clove belongs to the spicy family and functions as a heart note — the character and soul of a fragrance, unfolding once the top notes settle. The character — the soul of the scent. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Clove
By the Fireplace
Maison Margiela · 2015
Honour Man
Amouage · 2011
Portrait of a Lady
Frederic Malle · 2010
Musc Ravageur
Frederic Malle · 2000
Féminité du Bois
Serge Lutens · 1992
Opium
Yves Saint Laurent · 1977
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