Ormonde Jayne 2019 EDP

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Osmanthus Elixir

Name: Osmanthus Elixir Eau de Parfum
Brand: Ormonde Jayne

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Osmanthus Elixir opens with Davana, Allspice, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Jasmine, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Ormonde Jayne's Osmanthus Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This Elixir by Ormonde Jayne is a bright, uplifting citrus-floral that's dividing opinion. Some say it's a 'masterpiece' and 'photorealistic', while others find it a bit 'odd' or even 'chilling'. It’s an original take on osmanthus - not one for the timid.

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Fresh
Energetic
Modern
Elegant
Playful

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Grapefruit45%

Davana31%

Allspice23%

Heartas listed

Osmanthus36%

Water Lily33%

Jasmine31%

Baseas listed

Cedar29%

Musk26%

Vetiver25%

Labdanum21%

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

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh and uplifting character makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but its strong projection flagged in reviews means it might be a bit much for a formal setting. The clean and airy quality, however, could work well in a carefully applied office context, especially if you want to make a fresh statement.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Osmanthus Elixir opens with a zesty, effervescent burst of grapefruit, brightened by spicy pimiento and a touch of fruity-green davana. This sparkling introduction quickly unfurls into a heart of delicate osmanthus and watery jasmine, creating an airy, somewhat ethereal floral core. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of clean musk, grounding cedar, and a hint of balsamic labdanum, leaving an elegant and long-lasting trail that's both fresh and subtly woody. It's an intriguing dance between juicy fruit, fresh florals, and a quietly earthy base.

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