Xi'an by Ormonde Jayne

Brand: Ormonde Jayne

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Black pepper and nutmeg over cedar and rhubarb, finished with musk and Indian sandalwood. Spare and dry.

Is Xi'an worth it?

How it smells: Opens with black pepper and nutmeg, cedarwood and rhubarb at the heart, then dries down to musk and Indian sandalwood.

Scent Score: 48/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 67, layerability 51 and value 39, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex

Key accords: Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedarwood, Rhubarb, Musk, Indian Sandalwood

Top Notes

  • Black Pepper
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Rhubarb

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Casual

Seasons: Spring, Fall

Fragrance overview

Xi'an by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the woody fragrance family. Black pepper and nutmeg over cedar and rhubarb, finished with musk and Indian sandalwood. Spare and dry. Xi'an opens with Black Pepper and Nutmeg. The heart brings Cedarwood and Rhubarb. It dries down to Musk and Indian Sandalwood.

How to wear Xi'an

On skin, Xi'an by Ormonde Jayne has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for office and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Journey Woman by Amouage. Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Journey Woman on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Journey Woman and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Xi'an opens with Black Pepper and Nutmeg.

The heart brings Cedarwood and Rhubarb.

It dries down to Musk and Indian Sandalwood.

What to layer with Xi'an

  • Amouage Journey Woman bottle

    Journey Woman by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share nutmeg and cedarwood.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Journey Woman on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Journey Woman

  • Al Haramain Junoon Oud bottle

    Junoon Oud by Al Haramain

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share nutmeg and musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Junoon Oud on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Junoon Oud

  • Kilian Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute bottle

    Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute by Kilian

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rhubarb and musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 2 sprays Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute

  • Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile bottle

    Peonia Nobile by Acqua di Parma

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Peonia Nobile on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 2 sprays Peonia Nobile

  • Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile bottle

    Gelsomino Nobile by Acqua di Parma

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gelsomino Nobile on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 2 sprays Gelsomino Nobile

Pairings to approach with care

  • Yves Saint Laurent Kouros bottle

    Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent

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    Not Recommended · 34/99

    Kouros has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Kouros brings an aromatic contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Kouros on top for aromatic lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Kouros

  • Aramis Aramis bottle

    Aramis by Aramis

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    Not Recommended · 35/99

    Aramis has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aramis brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.

    Order: Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aramis on top for chypre lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Aramis

Related fragrances and why

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Xi'an?

Xi'an opens with Black Pepper and Nutmeg. The heart brings Cedarwood and Rhubarb. It dries down to Musk and Indian Sandalwood.

How long does Xi'an last, and how strong is it?

Xi'an by Ormonde Jayne has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Xi'an?

It's best in spring and fall. It suits office and casual.

What layers well with Xi'an?

Journey Woman by Amouage is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share nutmeg and cedarwood. Apply Xi'an first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Journey Woman on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Xi'an : 1 spray Journey Woman.

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