The atmosphere of a luxuriant garden, where the notes of Carnation, Rose, Geranium, Jasmin and aromatic spices blend into a spicy-floral accord that gives this fragrance its distinctive personality.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Garofano suits a close, composed setting where its floral spice can unfold without noise: a room with dark wood, soft light and people speaking at an unhurried pace. It projects a cultivated, slightly old-world presence, more intimate than flashy, with a polished warmth that feels memorable up close.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, Garofano wears comfortably as an eau de toilette with moderate presence and above-average longevity. One or two sprays are enough to let the carnation, rose and spice develop gradually; on skin it turns warmer and more powdery, while in the air it keeps a refined floral lift.
Who it’s for
For wearers who enjoy classic floral compositions with a spicy edge, especially those drawn to vintage perfume structure, carnation, rose and geranium, and a fragrance that feels elegant, slightly nostalgic and quietly distinctive rather than modern and transparent.
Release year
1995; relaunched in 2014
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the Florentine perfumer behind Garofano, and one of Italy’s most respected independent fragrance creators. Trained in philosophy and shaped by years of travel through the Middle East, he is known for compositions that treat raw materials with unusual care and for a style that often feels tactile, layered and rooted in classical perfumery. His work tends to balance Mediterranean clarity with richer oriental and spicy accents, often with a handmade, artisanal finish. Garofano fits that language well: a floral-spicy study with a vintage register, where carnation and rose are given structure by aromatic spice and a warm, powdery drydown.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi is a deeply artisanal house built on patience, handcraft and the intrinsic value of materials. The brand’s perfumes often draw on classical structures, but they are shaped with a cosmopolitan sensibility, combining luxurious essences from around the world with Tuscan references and a distinctly personal point of view.
Garofano’s concept
Garofano was launched in 1995 and later returned in 2014 as part of The Vintage Collection, after requests from admirers who missed the original. The fragrance was revised for the relaunch, preserving its carnation-led floral-spicy character while placing it within Villoresi’s nostalgic, classic-minded series.
Extra info
Garofano means carnation in Italian, and the fragrance is one of Villoresi’s vintage-minded creations. It was relaunched in the Vintage Collection after fans asked for its return, and it remains associated with the house’s handmade, classical approach.
The atmosphere of a luxuriant garden, where the notes of Carnation, Rose, Geranium, Jasmin and aromatic spices blend into a spicy-floral accord that gives this fragrance its distinctive personality.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Garofano suits a close, composed setting where its floral spice can unfold without noise: a room with dark wood, soft light and people speaking at an unhurried pace. It projects a cultivated, slightly old-world presence, more intimate than flashy, with a polished warmth that feels memorable up close.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, Garofano wears comfortably as an eau de toilette with moderate presence and above-average longevity. One or two sprays are enough to let the carnation, rose and spice develop gradually; on skin it turns warmer and more powdery, while in the air it keeps a refined floral lift.
Who it’s for
For wearers who enjoy classic floral compositions with a spicy edge, especially those drawn to vintage perfume structure, carnation, rose and geranium, and a fragrance that feels elegant, slightly nostalgic and quietly distinctive rather than modern and transparent.
Release year
1995; relaunched in 2014
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the Florentine perfumer behind Garofano, and one of Italy’s most respected independent fragrance creators. Trained in philosophy and shaped by years of travel through the Middle East, he is known for compositions that treat raw materials with unusual care and for a style that often feels tactile, layered and rooted in classical perfumery. His work tends to balance Mediterranean clarity with richer oriental and spicy accents, often with a handmade, artisanal finish. Garofano fits that language well: a floral-spicy study with a vintage register, where carnation and rose are given structure by aromatic spice and a warm, powdery drydown.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi is a deeply artisanal house built on patience, handcraft and the intrinsic value of materials. The brand’s perfumes often draw on classical structures, but they are shaped with a cosmopolitan sensibility, combining luxurious essences from around the world with Tuscan references and a distinctly personal point of view.
Garofano’s concept
Garofano was launched in 1995 and later returned in 2014 as part of The Vintage Collection, after requests from admirers who missed the original. The fragrance was revised for the relaunch, preserving its carnation-led floral-spicy character while placing it within Villoresi’s nostalgic, classic-minded series.
Extra info
Garofano means carnation in Italian, and the fragrance is one of Villoresi’s vintage-minded creations. It was relaunched in the Vintage Collection after fans asked for its return, and it remains associated with the house’s handmade, classical approach.