Maison Mona di Orio 2004 EDP

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Carnation

by Mona di Orio

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Maison Mona di Orio Carnation is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Mona di Orio. Carnation opens with Bergamot and Geranium, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Jasmine, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Styrax. Maison Mona di Orio's Carnation carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, this isn't the Carnation you expect. It's a complex floral portrait that provokes strong reactions, from 'masterpiece' to 'failure', but rarely leaves anyone indifferent.
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  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Carnation Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its impressive longevity and moderate sillage, this perfume is too robust for a discreet office environment but perfect for dates and evening events where its rich, complex character can shine. It's versatile enough for a classy casual outing but definitely not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Don't be fooled by the name; this isn't a simple carnation soliflore. Instead, it opens with a bright spark of bergamot and the rosy nuance of geranium, quickly deepening into a rich, almost spicy floral heart where jasmine and ylang-ylang intertwine with a powdery violet and warm woody notes. As it settles, a sensual base of musk, amber, and styrax emerges, creating a sophisticated, alluring dry-down that lingers beautifully.

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