The carnation, a flower that represents capriciousness, is given a voice in the new Serge Lutens fragrance, Vitriol d’Oeillet (vitriol of carnation). According to the fragrance house, which has been in businesssince 1942, when paired with the clinical, medicinal notes of Tubereuse Criminelle (criminal tuberose), the two perfumes conjure an image of late 19th century London, with Jack the Ripper stalking around every corner. The flowers of these fragrances do not express the sweet, innocence of l...