Evernia

Evernia by Ormonde Jayne is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and coriander, moves into orris butter, lily of the valley, freesia, jasmine, violet and rose and dries down to oakmoss, cashmeran, sandalwood, musk, opoponax and iso e super. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.

Heart

Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.
Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
Freesia Crisp, slightly peppery floral. Clean and a bit synthetic in a good way.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Cashmeran Musky, woody and slightly spicy. Velvety and very persistent.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Opoponax Sweet myrrh. Balsamic, warm and slightly medicinal.
Iso E Super Velvety, transparent wood that fades in and out. Half the market runs on it.

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