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Clove
En rig, krydret og blomstret tone, der minder om nellike og oftest bruges i mandedufte for at give en varm og sødt aromatisk kvalitet til komplekse akkorder. Kryddernellike er særligt populær for sine dybe, træagtige toner, der blander sig smukt i dufte med bergamot, citrus, lavendel, jordagtig geranium, musk, rose eller ylang-ylang.
Kryddernellike har en næsten medicinsk, varm krydderighed, der øjeblikkeligt løfter en duft og giver den karakter. Den er en favorit i orientalske og krydrede kompositioner, hvor dens dybe, sensuelle natur får lov at folde sig ud.
I moderne parfumeri bruges kryddernellike også til at tilføje en gourmand-agtig sødme til dufte med vanilje og ambra. Den balancerer mellem det krydrede og det blomstrede og giver kompositionen en næsten mystisk dybde.
Rig, krydret og blomstret - tilfører varm, sødt aromatisk dybde.
IndonesiaMadagascarPhilippinesTanzania
Historie
Despite its small size, the clove has made quite an impact: inspiring cuisines and fragrances for centuries. During the 16th century, the Portuguese, Dutch and British battled to obtain the coveted clove in a heated struggle to dominate the spice trade. However, the impact of cloves far precedes European colonialism. During the Han dynasty, the Emperor’s entourage were made to chew cloves as a breath freshener when bowing before the Emperor. In the Middle Ages, cloves became a panacea: used in the treatment of fever, forgetfulness, deafness, sexual dysfunction, and senility. And during the black plague, doctors were known to tie a clove-filled pouch over their noses to purify the air, while dentists would use the spice to treat toothache.
Produktion
Cloves derive from a tropical plant that grows in the warm, temperate climates of the Molucca Islands, Madagascar, Indonesia, the Philippines and Tanzania. Before the trees’ flowers are able to bloom, the buds are hand-picked and steam distilled before being dried in the sun for three days. It is during this drying process that the buds turn from a pinkish color to their characteristically dark shade. However, the clove essence that can be found in warm, sweet accords is obtained through a process of distillation using the trees’ leaves.
