Farnesiana
“Farnesiana by Caron is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a powdery, green composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1947, Farnesiana by Caron is a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of early post-war elegance and sophistication. Created by Michel Morsetti, this composition opens with fresh spicy notes like bergamot and black currant, which give way to a heart of mimosa, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes of sandalwood, opoponax, vanilla, and musk create a warm, powdery finish that is both comforting and lasting.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Farnesiana lightly to pulse points; it blooms gradually over time. The spicy top notes are fleeting, but the powdery base will last through the day, making it perfect for a long afternoon indoors or an evening out.
Michel Morsetti
Founding perfumer · 7 fragrances
Michel Morsetti was assistant to Ernest Daltroff, founder of the House of Caron, helping build the house from its early-1900s beginnings alongside Raoul Daltroff and creative director Félicie Wanpouille. He went on to become a celebrated perfumer in his own right, creating Or et Noir (1949) in homage to Daltroff, and both Poivre and Coup de Fouet (1954).
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent in a sunlit room, where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with soft powders and warm woods.
Fig. 01 — Farnesiana, Caron
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