
Farnesiana
Farnesiana by Caron was launched in 1947, a floral fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by powdery, green and yellow floral. Key notes: Violet, Jasmine and Lily-Of-The-Valley.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | powdery, green, yellow floral |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Violet, Jasmine, Lily-Of-The-Valley |
| Community rating | 4.25/5 from 376 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Farnesiana by Caron, launched in 1947, is a floral fragrance that opens with mimosa, hay, black currant, and bergamot. The top notes are unusual: the hay adds a dry, grassy quality, while black currant brings a tart fruitiness that contrasts with the powdery mimosa. As it settles, the heart reveals violet, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley, a classic floral trio that is both green and softly sweet. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, opoponax, and musk provides a warm, resinous foundation with a powdery finish.
Collectors will appreciate Farnesiana for its prominent powdery character (100% per the main accords), supported by green and yellow floral facets. This is a fragrance that suits those who enjoy vintage-style powdery florals with a hay-like twist. It is best worn in cooler weather or for formal occasions, and will appeal to collectors of mid-century Caron or classic floral perfumes. The interplay of mimosa and hay gives it a distinctive, rural elegance that is both nostalgic and sophisticated.
中文簡介
Farnesiana 係 Caron 於 1947 年推出嘅花香香水,前調用含羞草、乾草、黑加侖同佛手柑,乾草嘅乾燥草香同黑加侖嘅微酸果香,平衡咗含羞草嘅粉感。中調有紫羅蘭、茉莉同鈴蘭,經典花香組合,帶綠意同柔和甜味。基調係香草、檀香、沒藥同麝香,溫暖樹脂感,收尾粉粉哋。
呢支香水嘅粉感非常突出(主調 100% 粉powdery),配合綠意同黃花香,適合鍾意復古粉感花香、又想試吓乾草獨特氣息嘅收藏家。最好喺涼爽天氣或者正式場合用,尤其啱收藏 mid-century Caron 或者經典花香嘅朋友。含羞草同乾草嘅配搭,令佢有種田園優雅,懷舊又精緻。
Reference data
| House | Caron |
|---|---|
| Name | Farnesiana |
| Launched | 1947 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Floral |
| Notes recorded | 11 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Farnesiana?
Farnesiana by Caron: top notes are Mimosa, Hay, Black Currant and Bergamot; heart notes are Violet, Jasmine and Lily-Of-The-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Opoponax and Musk.
What accords does Farnesiana have?
The dominant accords recorded for Farnesiana are powdery (100.0%); green (77.6%); yellow floral (76.6%); sweet (66.2%); floral (62.8%).
When was Farnesiana launched?
Farnesiana by Caron was first released in 1947.
What does Farnesiana smell like?
Farnesiana is recorded as a floral fragrance, centred on Violet, Jasmine and Lily-Of-The-Valley.
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