Spicy

Clove

Note Profile

Natural 1039 perfumes

Also Known As

clove leaf, Cloves

About

Eugenol-rich, dental

Scent Profile

Clove has a warm, spicy scent dominated by eugenol, giving it a characteristic medicinal and slightly woody nuance. Its aroma is intense, with sweet, peppery undertones and a lingering, almost leathery drydown. The scent can evoke both culinary and dental associations due to its use in traditional remedies.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~52h lasting

Origin

Clove is derived from the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, primarily cultivated in Indonesia, Madagascar, and Zanzibar. Essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the buds, yielding a product rich in eugenol.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use clove mainly as a heart or base note to add warmth and depth to spicy, oriental, and woody compositions. It blends well with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, rose, and patchouli, and is often used to accentuate floral or amber accords.