Bukhara by Ormonde Jayne
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Bergamot, peach and blackcurrant lead into tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac over sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, oud and dry amber.
Is Bukhara worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, peach and blackcurrant, tuberose and orange blossom at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and white cedarwood.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 69, versatility 67, layerability 70 and value 69, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring and fall, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Peach, Blackcurrant, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Peach
- Blackcurrant
Heart Notes
- Tuberose
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- White Cedarwood
- Vanilla
- Oud
- Dry Amber
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Bukhara by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the floral fragrance family. Bergamot, peach and blackcurrant lead into tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac over sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, oud and dry amber. Bukhara opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Blackcurrant. The heart brings Tuberose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Sandalwood, White Cedarwood, Vanilla, Oud, and Dry Amber.
How to wear Bukhara
On skin, Bukhara by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray Bukhara : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bukhara opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Blackcurrant.
The heart brings Tuberose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine Sambac.
It dries down to Sandalwood, White Cedarwood, Vanilla, Oud, and Dry Amber.
What to layer with Bukhara
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Bukhara : 2 sprays CK One
Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and oud.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Layton Exclusif on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays Layton Exclusif
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, tuberose, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays Sedbury
Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette
724 Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 724 Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays 724 Cologne forte
Pairings to approach with care
Vanilla 02 by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Vanilla 02 brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vanilla 02 on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays Vanilla 02
Salted Tonka by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Salted Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Salted Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bukhara : 2 sprays Salted Tonka
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot and sandalwood.
- Layton Exclusif by Parfums de MarlyTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and oud.
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include bergamot, tuberose, and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bukhara?
Bukhara opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Blackcurrant. The heart brings Tuberose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Sandalwood, White Cedarwood, Vanilla, Oud, and Dry Amber.
How long does Bukhara last, and how strong is it?
Bukhara by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bukhara?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Bukhara?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and sandalwood. Apply Bukhara first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray Bukhara : 2 sprays CK One.
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