Champaca by Ormonde Jayne
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
Neroli, pink pepper and bamboo over champaca, freesia and a basmati rice note, finished with myrrh, green tea and musk. Soft and airy.
Is Champaca worth it?
How it smells: Opens with neroli, pink pepper and bamboo, champaca and freesia at the heart, then dries down to myrrh and green tea.
Scent Score: 64/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 68, versatility 67, layerability 49 and value 68, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2002 · Unisex
Key accords: Neroli, Pink Pepper, Bamboo, Champaca, Freesia, Rice
Top Notes
- Neroli
- Pink Pepper
- Bamboo
Heart Notes
- Champaca
- Freesia
- Rice
Base Notes
- Myrrh
- Green Tea
- Musk
Occasions: Daytime, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Champaca by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the floral fragrance family. Neroli, pink pepper and bamboo over champaca, freesia and a basmati rice note, finished with myrrh, green tea and musk. Soft and airy. Champaca opens with Neroli, Pink Pepper, and Bamboo. The heart brings Champaca, Freesia, and Rice. It dries down to Myrrh, Green Tea, and Musk.
How to wear Champaca
On skin, Champaca by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Little Italy by Bond No. 9. Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Little Italy on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Little Italy and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Champaca opens with Neroli, Pink Pepper, and Bamboo.
The heart brings Champaca, Freesia, and Rice.
It dries down to Myrrh, Green Tea, and Musk.
What to layer with Champaca
Little Italy by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli and musk.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Little Italy on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Little Italy
Moonlight in Heaven by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, rice, and musk.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Moonlight in Heaven on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Moonlight in Heaven
Colonia Intensa by Acqua di Parma
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli and musk.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Colonia Intensa on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Colonia Intensa
Colonia Club by Acqua di Parma
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli and musk.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Colonia Club on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Colonia Club
Tumultu by Liquides Imaginaires
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and musk.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tumultu on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Tumultu
Pairings to approach with care
Red Tobacco by Mancera
Not Recommended · 31/99
Red Tobacco has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Red Tobacco brings a spicy contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Red Tobacco on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 1 spray Red Tobacco
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 32/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Champaca : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Little Italy by Bond No. 9 — Both include neroli and musk.
- Moonlight in Heaven by KilianBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include pink pepper, rice, and musk.
- Colonia Intensa by Acqua di Parma — Both include neroli and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Champaca?
Champaca opens with Neroli, Pink Pepper, and Bamboo. The heart brings Champaca, Freesia, and Rice. It dries down to Myrrh, Green Tea, and Musk.
How long does Champaca last, and how strong is it?
Champaca by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Champaca?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime and office.
What layers well with Champaca?
Little Italy by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli and musk. Apply Champaca first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Little Italy on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Champaca : 2 sprays Little Italy.
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