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Santa Maria Novella · Sold as unisex
Garofano (Carnation)
A bustling Amalfi street where the scent of citrus fruits mingles with the warmth of freshly baked bread, while carnations line the windowsills.
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Garofano (Carnation)Premium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1828 by Santa Maria Novella, Garofano (Carnation) was created by Brother Antonino Leoni as a blend of citrus and aromatic notes that evoke the essence of carnation. The fragrance opens with bright neroli, bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and mandarin orange, creating a vibrant freshness that gives way to warm spices like clove and rosemary. Lavender adds an herbal touch, while benzoin rounds out the base with woody warmth.
Garofano is both lasting in its composition and rooted in the historical legacy of Santa Maria Novella, offering a harmonious blend that feels both classic and fresh.
One spray is enough to capture the essence of Garofano’s vibrant opening notes. The warm spices and woody base will gradually come through over time, making it ideal for daytime wear where the scent evolves as you move through your day.
Fig. 01 — Garofano (Carnation), Santa Maria Novella
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Brother Antonino Leoni
Brother Antonino Leoni was a perfumer associated with the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, credited with creating the Marescialla fragrance, originally made to perfume the gloves of the Marquise d'Aumont and still sold today in its original formula.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 15%.