Ormonde Jayne 2020 EDP

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Xian

by Céline Ripert

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Ormonde Jayne Xian is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Céline Ripert. Xian opens with Pepper and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Rhubarb and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Ormonde Jayne's Xian carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This woody, fresh spicy scent from Ormonde Jayne is beautifully blended and truly unique, making it a love-it-or-hate-it scent for many. It's clean, warm, and sophisticated, but some find the musk and pepper combination challenging, even "poopy" or "biley".
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Xian Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper62%
Nutmeg38%
Heartas listed
Rhubarb51%
Cedar49%
Baseas listed
Musk58%
Sandalwood42%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, 'your skin but better' quality and moderate sillage make it ideal for the office and casual wear. The unique warmth could work for a date, but it might be too subtle for a formal event. It's definitely not one for the gym.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Xian opens with a bright, clean burst of fresh spice from black pepper and nutmeg. This quickly meets the unexpected tartness of rhubarb, creating a distinctive, almost fruity lift. As it settles, warm, elegant cedar and creamy sandalwood emerge, softened by a comforting, airy musk, leaving a subtle, "your skin but better" warmth that lingers.

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