Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
Pomelo, davana and pimento over osmanthus, water lily and jasmine sambac, resting on cedar, labdanum, musk and vetiver.
Is Osmanthus worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pomelo, davana and pimento, osmanthus and water lily at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood and labdanum.
Scent Score: 69/100 (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 72, versatility 67, layerability 65 and value 72, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for daytime and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2006 · Unisex
Key accords: Pomelo, Davana, Pimento, Osmanthus, Water Lily, Jasmine Sambac
Top Notes
- Pomelo
- Davana
- Pimento
Heart Notes
- Osmanthus
- Water Lily
- Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes
Occasions: Daytime, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the floral fragrance family. Pomelo, davana and pimento over osmanthus, water lily and jasmine sambac, resting on cedar, labdanum, musk and vetiver. Osmanthus opens with Pomelo, Davana, and Pimento. The heart brings Osmanthus, Water Lily, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Cedarwood, Labdanum, Musk, and Vetiver.
How to wear Osmanthus
On skin, Osmanthus 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 casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out. Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Osmanthus opens with Pomelo, Davana, and Pimento.
The heart brings Osmanthus, Water Lily, and Jasmine Sambac.
It dries down to Cedarwood, Labdanum, Musk, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Osmanthus
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Hinoki Shower by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hinoki Shower on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Hinoki Shower
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and musk.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Bergamot
Vetiver by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vetiver on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Vetiver
Carlisle by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share davana and osmanthus.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carlisle on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 1 spray Carlisle
Pairings to approach with care
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
Not Recommended · 33/99
Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Osmanthus : 1 spray Ombre Nomade
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 floral scent.
Order: Apply Osmanthus 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 Osmanthus : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include cedarwood, musk, and vetiver.
- Hinoki Shower by Born To Stand Out — Both include cedarwood, musk, and vetiver.
- Bergamot by Commodity — Both include cedarwood and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Osmanthus?
Osmanthus opens with Pomelo, Davana, and Pimento. The heart brings Osmanthus, Water Lily, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Cedarwood, Labdanum, Musk, and Vetiver.
How long does Osmanthus last, and how strong is it?
Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Osmanthus?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime and casual.
What layers well with Osmanthus?
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and vetiver. Apply Osmanthus first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Osmanthus : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers.
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