Where it comes from
Steam-distilled from dried clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum), mainly from Indonesia, Madagascar and Zanzibar.
How perfumers use it
Builds carnation accords and adds a spicy edge to roses and ambers.
Did you know? Cloves are unopened flower buds.
Safety & regulation
Rich in eugenol, a labelled allergen.
For education only. Raw materials should be diluted for smelling and never applied neat to skin. Always follow the supplier’s safety data sheet and the current IFRA Standards.
