Botanical Name: Dianthus Caryophyllus, the family of Dianthus. 
 
Aromatic Description: The plant's botanical name is Dianthus caryophyllus, a flowering species in the Caryophyllaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, the carnation has been cultivated for over 2,000 years for its beauty, medicinal properties, and fragrant blossoms.
 
Carnation Essential Oil (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a rare and luxurious essence with a deeply floral, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma that is exotic and comforting. Its scent evokes a rich bouquet of clove-like warmth and green freshness, making it a distinctive note in perfumery and emotional healing. This essential oil carries an intensely feminine, romantic fragrance that inspires emotional openness and sensuality.
 
Symbolically, carnation essential oil is associated with love, fascination, and motherly compassion. It has long been connected with emotional expression and protection, often representing the sacred bond between the heart and spirit. In spiritual and metaphysical practices, Carnation oil is thought to comfort grief, stimulate the heart chakra, and invoke feelings of affection and self-worth.
 
Carnation essential oil is rich in chemical constituents such as eugenol (which gives it a clove-like scent), phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, and various terpenes and esters. These compounds contribute to its antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and emotionally uplifting properties.
 
Therapeutically, Carnation Essential Oil is known for its ability to soothe stress, anxiety, and depressive states. It can help calm the nervous system, ease mental fatigue, and support emotional healing. Some holistic practitioners also use it for its mild analgesic properties, especially in cases of menstrual discomfort or muscular tension. Additionally, it is valued for skin care due to its anti-inflammatory and toning effects, particularly on mature or sensitive skin.
 
In terms of uses, carnation essential oil is primarily found in high-end perfumery, skincare, and emotional aromatherapy. It is often added in small amounts to massage oils, facial serums, or bath blends to impart its luxurious scent and skin-rejuvenating effects. Due to its potency and rarity, it is typically used in dilution and combined with other harmonizing oils.
 
The best blends with Carnation Essential Oil include those with Rose, Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, and ylang-ylang for a sensual and heart-centered synergy. It also pairs well with Patchouli, Vetiver, or Bergamot for grounding and floral complexity.
 
The oil is extracted primarily through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as traditional steam distillation does not yield its delicate fragrance. The result is typically a concrete or absolute rather than a pure essential oil, making Carnation one of the rarer and more precious oils in aromatherapy. It is often reserved for emotional or ceremonial use.
 
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction