Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus)

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Category Floral

Floral, spicy, rosy, clove.

Carnations grow in many countries, but pink carnation absolute is produced in the south of France.

Carnation absolute is obtained when flowers are submitted to a special treatment which is both costly and low-yielding.

Carnation absolute is used in minimal quantities in certain floral or oriental notes.
It is often replaced with synthetic molecules that possess the same spicy quality.

The carnations has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. The Greeks considered it a divine flower and christened it

, meaning "flower of flowers".Athenians used to make carnation wreaths during celebrations; the flowers were left floating in the beverages of future spouses.
In medieval art, carnations were seen as a symbol of betrothal. In England, they would sometimes be added to wine and beer to give a spicy flavor.

Infusions of carnation petals and wine have an invigorating effect on the nervous system.Carnation is the flower of the gods and it symbolizes betrothal.