Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
Cardamom, coriander and grass open onto black hemlock, violet and jasmine, drying down to vetiver, cedar, amber and sandalwood. Dark, green and woody.
Is Ormonde Woman worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cardamom, coriander and grass, black hemlock and violet at the heart, then dries down to vetiver and cedarwood.
Scent Score: 73/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 72, versatility 67, layerability 86 and value 72, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2002 · Women
Key accords: Cardamom, Coriander, Grass, Black Hemlock, Violet, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Cardamom
- Coriander
- Grass
Heart Notes
- Black Hemlock
- Violet
- Jasmine
Base Notes
- Vetiver
- Cedarwood
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the woody fragrance family. Cardamom, coriander and grass open onto black hemlock, violet and jasmine, drying down to vetiver, cedar, amber and sandalwood. Dark, green and woody. Ormonde Woman opens with Cardamom, Coriander, and Grass. The heart brings Black Hemlock, Violet, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vetiver, Cedarwood, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Ormonde Woman
On skin, Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Ormonde Woman opens with Cardamom, Coriander, and Grass.
The heart brings Black Hemlock, Violet, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Vetiver, Cedarwood, Amber, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Ormonde Woman
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Crystal Noir by Versace
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Crystal Noir on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Crystal Noir
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays For Her
Her by Burberry
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share violet, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Her on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Her
Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share violet and jasmine.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Daisy EDT on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Daisy EDT
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 33/99
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 woody scent.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 38/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 1 spray Brutus
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include vetiver and sandalwood.
- Crystal Noir by Versace — Both include cardamom, amber, and sandalwood.
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include amber and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Ormonde Woman?
Ormonde Woman opens with Cardamom, Coriander, and Grass. The heart brings Black Hemlock, Violet, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vetiver, Cedarwood, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How long does Ormonde Woman last, and how strong is it?
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Ormonde Woman?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Ormonde Woman?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and sandalwood. Apply Ormonde Woman first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Ormonde Woman : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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