Ormonde Woman
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2002 in the niche price tier. It opens with cardamom, coriander and cut grass, moves into hemlock, violet, jasmine and rose and dries down to vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
- Cut Grass Exactly what it says. Sharp, wet and nostalgic.
Heart
- Hemlock Dark, damp conifer needles. Softer and greener than pine, like a forest after rain.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
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