Nawab of Oudh Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne

Brand: Ormonde Jayne

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Green notes, bergamot, cardamom and aldehydes over rose, magnolia, orchid, pimento, bay and cinnamon, finishing on oud, labdanum, ambergris, vetiver and musk.

Is Nawab of Oudh Intensivo worth it?

How it smells: Opens with green notes, bergamot and orange, rose and magnolia at the heart, then dries down to ambergris and musk.

Scent Score: 73/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 69, versatility 67, layerability 95 and value 69, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2015 · Unisex

Key accords: Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom, Aldehydes, Rose

Top Notes

  • Green Notes
  • Bergamot
  • Orange
  • Cardamom
  • Aldehydes

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Magnolia
  • Orchid
  • Pimento
  • Bay leaf
  • Cinnamon
  • Hedione

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Nawab of Oudh Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Green notes, bergamot, cardamom and aldehydes over rose, magnolia, orchid, pimento, bay and cinnamon, finishing on oud, labdanum, ambergris, vetiver and musk. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom, and Aldehydes. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, Orchid, Pimento, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, and Hedione. It dries down to Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver, Labdanum, and Oud.

How to wear Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

On skin, Nawab of Oudh Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Nawab of Oudh Intensivo opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom, and Aldehydes.

The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, Orchid, Pimento, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, and Hedione.

It dries down to Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver, Labdanum, and Oud.

What to layer with Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl bottle

    Good Girl by Carolina Herrera

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cinnamon, and musk.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Good Girl

  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb bottle

    Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and orchid.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Flowerbomb

  • Le Labo Rose 31 bottle

    Rose 31 by Le Labo

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, musk, and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Rose 31

  • Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile bottle

    Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, magnolia, and musk.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile

  • Nishane Hacivat bottle

    Hacivat by Nishane

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ambergris, and oud.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Hacivat

Pairings to approach with care

  • Commodity Tea bottle

    Tea by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 37/99

    Nawab of Oudh Intensivo has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Tea

  • Zara Sacred Hinoki bottle

    Sacred Hinoki by Zara

    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Sacred Hinoki brings a leather contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sacred Hinoki on top for leather lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Sacred Hinoki

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Nawab of Oudh Intensivo?

Nawab of Oudh Intensivo opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom, and Aldehydes. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, Orchid, Pimento, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, and Hedione. It dries down to Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver, Labdanum, and Oud.

How long does Nawab of Oudh Intensivo last, and how strong is it?

Nawab of Oudh Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Nawab of Oudh Intensivo?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and special occasion.

What layers well with Nawab of Oudh Intensivo?

Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cinnamon, and musk. Apply Nawab of Oudh Intensivo first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Nawab of Oudh Intensivo : 2 sprays Good Girl.

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