Babylonia
Babylonia by Ormonde Jayne is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, davana, pink pepper and blackcurrant, moves into orris butter, violet, bellflower and orange blossom and dries down to white musk, benzoin, vanilla and praline. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
- Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
Heart
- Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Bellflower Cool, watery green floral. Delicate and unassuming.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Praline Caramelised nuts. Sweet, toasty and very moreish.
Smells like this
- Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar
- Diptyque Do Son
- Mugler Angel Elixir
- Jo Malone Poppy & Barley
- Prada Candy Kiss
- Mancera Black Vanilla
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