66 community ratings

Arabesque

Name: Arabesque
Brand: Ormonde Jayne

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
66 ratings

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Ormonde Jayne Arabesque is a unisex oriental that sets black pepper, saffron and rose absolute against oud and patchouli, with a floral, spicy side and a sweet, creamy finish.

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How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Arabesque smell like?

Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring in second place and summer well behind. Night out and evening are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, with feminine close behind.

It opens with black pepper, saffron, blackcurrant and Italian bergamot, where spice meets a fruity brightness. Rose and jasmine absolutes bring in the floral heart with a creamy softness. The base of oud, moss, patchouli and musk settles into a woody, sweet foundation. Pernoire Mansa and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.