Osmanthus
Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with pomelo, davana and pimento, moves into osmanthus, water lily and sambac jasmine and dries down to cedarwood, labdanum, musk and vetiver. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Pomelo Giant, mild grapefruit. Watery and refreshing.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Pimento Allspice — clove, cinnamon and nutmeg at once. Hot and rounded.
Heart
- Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
- Water Lily Watery floral. Soft, cool and slightly green.
- Sambac Jasmine Greener, more tea-like jasmine. Less indolic than grandiflorum.
Dry-down
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Smells like this
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- Nest Opulent Osmanthus
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- Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir
- Lattafa Al Jawhara
- Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia
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