Carnation Fragrance?

aubnwa01 · ‎03-09-2010

Many years ago, maybe back in the 60's or 70's, I remember buying a carnation scented fragrance in a gift boxed set of a bottle of EDP & I think a bar of soap or maybe a dusting powder for my mom as a gift. I can't recall what the brand was, but it must've been commonly available in drug stores as that's where I was able to shop for it. I'd love to find a true carnation scented fragrance, as I love the scent of the flowers. Anyone have any ideas of a currently available true carnation fragrance that's not outrageously expensive? TIA

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

@aubnwa01 wrote:
Many years ago, maybe back in the 60's or 70's, I remember buying a carnation scented fragrance in a gift boxed set of a bottle of EDP & I think a bar of soap or maybe a dusting powder for my mom as a gift. I can't recall what the brand was, but it must've been commonly available in drug stores as that's where I was able to shop for it. I'd love to find a true carnation scented fragrance, as I love the scent of the flowers. Anyone have any ideas of a currently available true carnation fragrance that's not outrageously expensive? TIA

The only carnation frag I know is Caron's Bellodgia. It's still available, I believe. I recall buying it and Sortilege (Le Galion) and other perfumes in drugstores during the same era, but think you'd find comparable products in department stores now.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@aubnwa01 Your best bet would be to Google Carnation scent fragrance or whatever you are looking for. I am sure you will find something.

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FancyPhillyshopper · ‎05-02-2017

I, too, adore the smell of carnation, as it is a rich and wonderful mixture of both sweet and exotic spicy.

I still have some very old bottles of RogeR & Gallet and even Crabtree and Evelyn carnation perfumes.

Nowadays, it is difficult to find effective carnation scents, so I have tried similar flowers. I prefer natural flowers versus artificial scents. Unfortunately, many of the best perfumes are rather costly.

I like Royal Spyce (clove, cinnamon, pepper) from Bermuda, though it is technically sold for men! Very reasonably priced though a bit strong!

My new favorite in summer is APOM (orange flower, cedar wood, ylang ylang) from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. (Yes, pricey.)

If you want to splurge, and go a bit strong, try the Bond No. 9 New York scent- (bergamot, gardenia, oakmoss).

Hope you have fun going to the perfume counter and "testing out" many different fragrances!

gtx · ‎08-15-2010

L Air du Temp has carnation as the base note.

Luv pets · ‎04-21-2010

@aubnwa01

I believe it was Yardley of London that did the Carnation fragrance years ago. They had several single note fragrances that were popular. I used to buy Lily of the Valley fragrance for my mother, back then. It was her favorite. I don’t know if they still make the fragrances today, but you could search for Yardley of London. I remember the pretty pink boxes the carnation fragrance came in. Good luck.

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

My mom used to wear Blue Carnation from Roger & Gallet (in the 60's & 70's) and I absolutely loved it. She said she started wearing it many years earlier as a young woman and it just became her everyday, signature scent.

I used the soaps to scent my lingerie drawer for some time, but haven't been able to find them in at least 15 years.

I tried a dupe from one of those "we can replicate any scent" places, but it smelled like bug spray.

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