This scent has a predominant note of Carnation with a complimentary hint of Clove. It was released in 1927, but a re-formlated scent was later released. This is the original blend.
Top Notes: Carnation, Mimosa, and Jasmine.
Middle Notes:
Lily of the Valley and Clove.
Base Notes:
Sandal, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk, and Amber.
Fragrance Characteristics:
· Classification: Floral/Aldehydic
· Scent Strength: Moderate
· Scent Style: Casual/Daytime
· Pure Oil One Ounce, Half Ounce, Quarter Ounce & 14-day Sample Sizes
· Aftershave Balm with aloe, cactus flower, palm & sage leaf extracts
· Bath Gel with aloe, elder flower, arnica and rosemary extract
· Body Lotion with aloe, elder flower, arnica, soy & olive oil
· Body Spritz with aloe, chamomile, calendula & lavender
· Dry Body Oil with coconut oil & vitamin e oil
Smells pretty good, but I should have asked for classic Bellodgia, not current. Too much lemon and rose, not enough carnation and depth. It was a deeper fragrance than Guerlain’s l’Heure Bleue, which I also have, for summer. This was a winter scent.
- Posted by LizR on 23rd Sep 2022
I ordered this as one of my sample perfume oils because I really like the beautiful smell of carnations. I'm so glad I did! I've fallen in love with this fragrance.
I find it to be heady and ethereal when I first apply it and just really lovely as time goes on.
My only complaint is that it doesn't have a strong sillage (others may actually prefer this but I like it when someone can stand a couple of feet away from me and catch a whiff of my perfume) and doesn't have a lot of staying power on me. However, I'm going to buy more of this and will try layering it with the body spray with the hope of remedying this.
A real find! Thanks so much, TFS!
- Posted by Christa from Mill Valley on 18th Jul 2015
Among the great vintage florals this is the great Carnation Queen, redolent of cloves, with an elusive rose note, and a very rich base. If Bellodgia were a fabric it will be brocade. I don't agree with TFS that this is best for casual wear. It is not as sultry as the great Narcisse Noir, but has its own opulence. It is a grown up perfume for a lady dressed in a gown, or an elegant suit, not in jeans. My mother wore it often, this spicy carnation, ageless through so many decades, and just as chic.
P.S.: Let the fragrance develop for at least half an hour. This oil takes a while to offer its best, but then it is quite faithful to the original Caron.
- Posted by Alicia from NY on 9th May 2014
This is such a sensual fragrance! It gets a lot of compliments, sillage is enourmous and people keep saying it's different from everything they're used to. Love, love!
- Posted by Marton on 5th May 2014
I have really enjoyed this fragrance. I put it on at the crack of dawn and there is still a slight scent in the morning! It is a wonderful combination and I would recommend it if the composite scents are ones you enjoy.
- Posted by Candace B on 25th Jan 2011