From humble beginnings selling flowers at the roadside to starting her own perfumery, founder Linda Jayne has experienced quite a journey. The best Ormonde Jayne perfumes for women blend the exotic with the intriguing to create a fragrance experience like no other.
Ever since the launch of the brands first fragrance collection in 2002, Ormonde Jayne has established itself as one of the Worlds finest niche perfumers. Almost two decades later, there is less than fifty Ormonde Jayne perfumes — a testimony to the perfumers “quality over quantity” philosophy.
- Best Ormonde Jayne Perfumes
- 1. Ormonde Jayne – Damask La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum
- 2. Ormonde Jayne – Indus La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum
- 3. Ormonde Jayne – Royal Elixir Eau de Parfum
- 4. Ormonde Jayne – Ormonde Woman Eau de Parfum
- 5. Ormonde Jayne – Champaca Eau de Parfum
- 6. Ormonde Jayne – White Gold Parfum
- 7. Ormonde Jayne – Rose Gold Parfum
- 8. Ormonde Jayne – Vanille d’Iris Eau de Parfum
- 9. Ormonde Jayne – Tolu Eau de Parfum
- 10. Ormonde Jayne – Ta'if Eau de Parfum
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Ormonde Jayne Perfumes
The best Ormonde Jayne perfumes for women use the choicest essential oils and rarest ingredients that ensures each fragrance feels signature-worthy.
1. Ormonde Jayne – Damask La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum
Review
Damask La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum has a unique approach to rose. It is one of the most intriguing fruity floral fragrances I have come across in a while.
The powerful sweet opening, rich with jammy blackcurrant, pear and juicy, tangy lemon, is deliciously welcoming. Slowly, sweet rose wafts in while jasmine dances in and out, letting rose stay the centrepiece.
Berries embellish the heart with irresistible fruity sweetness and join hands with more rose, amber and musk. Settles to a gourmand fruity rose fragrance with sensual musky edges.
Stays with you for 6+ hours with a decent projection. Its stunning sillage casts a pleasing trail as you wander by. Also try Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum.
This fruity-floral scent suits warmer weather. Whether you are on the beach or at your desk, paired with shorts or dress shirts, this exclusive gorgeous rose scent can be your all-occasion fragrance.
Top Notes:
Blackcurrant, Argentine Lemon, Pear
Mid Notes:
Rose, Jasmine, Pink Berries
Base Notes:
Mineral amber, Musk, Vetiver
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Intoxicating gourmand fruity-rose fragrance Suitable for any occasion |
| Cons | Not so prominent base notes |
2. Ormonde Jayne – Indus La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum
Review
Indus La Route de la Soie Eau de Parfum is a magnificent fruity floral perfume that takes you on an unforgettable aromatic journey of discovery.
Opens with a beautifully balanced blend of blackcurrant buds and lychee with a spicy dusting from nutmeg. The star ingredient in the heart is Egyptian geranium that is slightly musky with almost rose-like softness.
Patchouli, plum, and incense from the base crank up the heat and add a bit of smoky, juicy freshness. Settles to a fruity floral delight of lychee, Egyptian geranium, and spice.
This perfume has impressive longevity of 6+ hours with reasonable sillage and projection. Also, consider Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum.
You can wear Indus pretty much in any season. It leans more towards being a daytime scent, ideal for casual or formal occasions, and office safe.
Top Notes:
Blackcurrant Buds, Lychee, Nutmeg
Mid Notes:
Egyptian Geranium
Base Notes:
Musk, Indonesian Patchouli, Incense, Plum
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Warm tropical scent Long-lasting |
| Cons | Moderate intensity |
3. Ormonde Jayne – Royal Elixir Eau de Parfum
Review
Royal Elixir Eau de Parfum is an opulent chypre floral fragrance that radiates effortless glamour, luxury, and sophistication.
The well-blended green notes, orange and bergamot, make a striking first impression. Soon, a floral heart unfolds of sweet jasmine and osmanthus, supported by rose and orchid.
Amber, cedar, ambroxan, and tonka becomes a beautiful backdrop for the white floral to continue blossoming. Dries to an intoxicating floral fragrance with warm amber and sweet/earthy ambroxan.
A powerhouse performer both in terms of longevity (8+ hours) and projection. It lasts all day with a hypnotic sillage and projecting a few feet throughout its wear-time.
This scent screams signature-worthy, and you can wear it all year round. Whenever you need some extra spark for your special date nights or red-carpet evenings, use this.
Top Notes:
Green Notes, Orange Absolute, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Jasmine Absolute, Osmanthus, Rose Oil, Amber, Orris Butter, Orchid Oil
Base Notes:
Cedar Wood, Ambroxan, Tonka, Patchouli, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Masterfully blended green- floral fragrance Great for any occasion |
| Cons | More unisex |
4. Ormonde Jayne – Ormonde Woman Eau de Parfum
Review
Ormonde Woman Eau de Parfum is a niche-like woody aromatic fragrance that wields a rarely-used ingredient; black hemlock.
This exotic perfume has a green and spicy opening as cardamom, coriander and grass oil get to work. Woody/smokey black hemlock dominates the heart, lifted by hints of jasmine and violet.
The amber-sandalwood drydown has a little seasoning from the lingering black hemlock that finally brings this beautifully exotic fragrance to a close. Also consider Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum.
With the longevity of 8+ hours and decent projection, brace yourself for the barrage of compliments and questions.
This luxurious concoction is ideal for autumn/winter/spring to instantly lift your mood. It is equally wearable for casual or formal occasions.
Top Notes:
Cardamom, Coriander, Grass Oil
Mid Notes:
Black Hemlock, Violet, Jasmine Absolute
Base Notes:
Vetiver, Cedar Wood, Amber, Sandalwood
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Lightly spicy, sweet, woody scent A magical walk in the forest |
| Cons | Floral notes are perhaps too gentle |
5. Ormonde Jayne – Champaca Eau de Parfum
Review
Champaca Eau de Parfum is the fragrance fit for those daring to travel the road less travelled. Unconventional, enchanting and intoxicating, you need this in your collection.
A fresh burst of neroli and leafy bamboo notes are sprinkled with a pinch of pink pepper. Creamy champaca blossoms in the middle with freesia and basmati notes providing sweetness and spice.
The smoky waft from myrrh and green tea adds depth. Dries to a tropical floral fragrance with a quirky spicy/sweet persona similar to Lancôme Miracle Secret Eau de Parfum.
Lasts 7+ hours without reapplication and projects moderately well to ensure you get all the attention you deserve.
A refreshingly sweet scent, Champaca Eau de Parfum is best suited for warm temperatures from early spring to late fall. For any occasion when you don’t want to steal the show yet refuse to be one of the crowd.
Top Notes:
Neroli, Pink Pepper, Bamboo
Mid Notes:
Champaca Absolute, Freesia Absolute, Basmati Rice notes
Base Notes:
Myrrh, Green Tea, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Enchanting floral green fragrance Beautiful summer breeze type of scent |
| Cons | Slightly overpowering florals |
6. Ormonde Jayne – White Gold Parfum
Review
White Gold Parfum is a masterful blend of white florals, musk, and powdery notes that is dazzlingly feminine, elegant and unusual.
The opening blast starts with a zing. Green leaf, mandarin, and bergamot notes all receive a dusting of spicy/medicinal pink pepper and clary sage.
Freesia and jasmine dominate the heart, with exotic orchid, carnation, and creamy orris hovering in the background. The amber-musk drydown clings onto the white floral till the very end. Also, consider Versace Dylan Turquoise Eau De Toilette.
Longevity is only 4+ hours, but its projection and sillage are good, bringing you compliments right, left and centre.
Ideal for any season, day or night, pair it with your favourite casuals and smell like a million dollars already.
Top Notes:
Leaf Green Molecule, Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Bergamot, Clary Sage
Mid Notes:
Jasmin Absolute Sambac, Carnation Absolute, Orris Butter, Orchids, Freesia
Base Notes:
Ambrette Absolute Cashmeran, White Musk, Amber, Moss, Tonka, Labdanum, Opoponax, Vetiver, Cedar Wood
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Elegant, sophisticated yet youthful Smells classy |
| Cons | Might feel slightly overwhelming at first |
7. Ormonde Jayne – Rose Gold Parfum
Review
All roses aren’t created equal; cue Rose Gold Parfum from Ormonde-Jayne’s Trilogy collection. This scintillating floral is one of those stunning rose scents that you absolutely need.
The zing of lemon and bergamot are lifted by orange blossom and sage, leading to the most delightful heart rich with Turkish rose. Jasmine, carnation, lily, and orchid enter and exit the stage to merely assist the star reach its potential.
The base enriched with oud, sandalwood and labdanum allows the rose to shine even more brilliantly while providing an exotic oriental backdrop that you will forever remember.
Rose Gold Parfum packs a punch with 7+ hours of longevity, and its generous sillage is a compliment magnet.
Ideal for autumn/winter/spring and any occasion when you want to shine and become the most extraordinary version of yourself. Also try Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum.
Top Notes:
Italian Lemon, Orange Blossom Absolute, Bergamot, Clary Sage
Mid Notes:
Turkish Rose, Carnation Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, Orchids, Water Lily
Base Notes:
Oudh Absolute, Sandalwood Absolute, Labdanum Resinoid, Ambrette Absolute, Schinus Molle
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | A truly regal, spicy rose bouquet Gets lots of compliments |
| Cons | A sillage monster that can overpower |
8. Ormonde Jayne – Vanille d’Iris Eau de Parfum
Review
Vanille d’Iris Eau de Pafum boasts vanilla and orris extracted, matured and refined exclusively to create this exceptional powdery-vanilla composition.
A zesty opening blends coriander, bergamot, carrot and peppery Schinus molle for a playful and inviting start. Powdery iris/orris becomes the centrepiece, while magnolia, jasmine, and osmanthus enamel the heart with their delicate floral essence.
Vanilla is soon unleashed, mingling with amber, musk and sensual vetiver. Settles to a powdery iris-vanilla duo with woody vetiver. Divine!
The perfume has an impressive staying power of 7+ hours. While it projects loud at first, it softens to an irresistibly beautiful intimate scent as time passes.
This is an any-season fragrance that can we won on all but the hottest days. Ideal for al fresco lunches, an evening soiree and everything in-between.
Top Notes:
Coriander Seed, Italian Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Schinus Molle
Mid Notes:
Orris Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, Magnolia Bud Oil, Osmanthus
Base Notes:
Vanilla Extract, French Vanilla Bean, Cedar Wood, Vetiver, Amber, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Sweet and creamy vanilla/iris scent Perfect for any season |
| Cons | Becomes a skin scent after a while |
9. Ormonde Jayne – Tolu Eau de Parfum
Review
Tolu Eau de Parfum is an aromatic amber fragrance that gets its name from its namesake tolu resin, rich, exotic, addictive and unique.
A fresh fruity opening unleashes crisp juniper, orange and clary sage. The luscious bouquet of orchid, Egyptian geranium and lily of the valley keeps things decidedly feminine.
Rich tolu mingles with exotic frankincense, tonka and amber to create a warm, creamy, smoky oriental vibe. Dries down with the irresistible tolu/amber combined with light floral notes.
This hypnotic perfume lasts 8+ hours with arm-length projection for 5-6 hours to bring you compliments long into the early hours.
Wrap yourself in this warming fragrant blanket during autumn/winter to leave a lasting impression on any occasion – formal or casual.
Top Notes:
Juniper Berry, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage
Mid Notes:
Orchid, Egyptian Geranium, Muguet
Base Notes:
Tolu, Tonka Bean, Golden Frankincense, Amber
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Exotic and rich amber fragrance Deep, classy, soft, warm and feminine |
| Cons | Moderate sillage |
10. Ormonde Jayne – Ta’if Eau de Parfum
Review
Ta’if Eau de Parfum was inspired by Linda Jayne’s visit to Ta’if, a small Arabian town. Over 50 stunning ingredients to bring to the world this magnificent floral feast.
An initial kick of potent pink pepper, saffron and date notes entices you to an olfactory journey eastward. You soon find yourself in an exotic Ta’if rose garden, lined with freesia, jasmine and orange blossom.
The rose glides majestically into the base of vanilla, broom and amber, and the fragrance finishes with a sweet amber-vanilla drydown brimming with velvety exotic rose.
Ta’if Eau de Parfum has excellent longevity of 8+ hours on the skin coupled with good sillage and projection.
This signature-worthy concoction is perfect for any season and occasion, whether you are dressed up to the nines or curled up on the sofa.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Saffron, Dates
Mid Notes:
Rose accord, Freesia, Orange Flower Absolute, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Ugandan Vanilla Absolute, Broom, Amber
Seasons & Longevity
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Very complex, gorgeous exotic Ta’If rose Excellent longevity and sillage |
| Cons | Perhaps a little ‘vintage’ |
Conclusion
The best Ormonde Jayne perfumes are occasions in themselves — endearing, exotic and grand. From the first spray, you instantly know you are wearing a fragrance of the utmost quality.
So no matter who you are, where you go, how you dress, each Ormonde Jayne fragrance is a signature-worthy scent that ensures you get all the attention.
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