Ormonde Jayne 2005 EDP

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Isfarkand

by Geza Schoen

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Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Geza Schoen. Isfarkand opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lime, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Ormonde Jayne's Isfarkand carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit Jekyll and Hyde - some say it's a smooth, classy citrus, others find it a bland pepper bomb. If you're after a refined, understated scent, get testing before you commit to the price tag. Expect compliments, not shouts.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Isfarkand Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime45%
Bergamot31%
Mandarin24%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver40%
Cedar34%
Oakmoss26%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile with woody undertones make Isfarkand ideal for office wear and versatile enough for casual settings. It's too subtle for a standout date night and not quite energetic enough for sports, but its elegance lends itself to some sophisticated casual and daytime formal situations.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a lively burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin, immediately sharpened by a significant pink pepper kick. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic woodiness emerges, led by clean cedar and earthy vetiver, softened by a subtle, grounding whisper of oakmoss. It's a fresh, transparent chypre that feels both modern and timeless.

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