Ormonde Jayne 2024 Extrait

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Vanille des Afriques Intensivo

by Linda Pilkington

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Ormonde Jayne Vanille des Afriques Intensivo is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Linda Pilkington. Vanille des Afriques Intensivo opens with Jasmine, Iris, Magnolia, and Osmanthus, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Ormonde Jayne's Vanille des Afriques Intensivo carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real divisive little number. Some adore its sophisticated, non-gourmand vanilla and iris blend, finding it beautifully understated. Others are left scratching their heads, detecting everything from bleach to band-aids. Test before you invest in this quiet chameleon.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Vanille des Afriques Intensivo Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and powdery, musky accords make it perfect for office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. While it's elegant enough for dates and some formal events, its more intimate projection might be lost in busier settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine stepping into a softly lit room where a delicate blend of powdery iris and vanilla hangs in the air. This isn't a sweet, dessert-like vanilla; instead, it's dry, airy, and nuanced, layered with the buttery smoothness of orris and the subtle freshness of osmanthus and jasmine. A whisper of pink pepper and coriander adds a gentle, refined spice, all underpinned by a clean musk and warm cedar, creating an elegant, second-skin scent that's often more iris-forward than vanillic.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 28 September

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