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Ormonde Jayne

Orris Noir (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Geza Schön

2006UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10
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Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir Eau de Parfum is a powdery, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around iris, myrrh and patchouli, and it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 90 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.4 /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

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Smoky

What does Orris Noir (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It isn't tied to one setting, from a night out to a workday. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine, with feminine getting the most votes.

It opens with bergamot, coriander and pink pepper, a citrusy and spicy start. In the heart, iris, jasmine sambac, laurel and pimento give a floral, green frame. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, frankincense and cedarwood settle it into a woody, smoky finish.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Davana
    • Coriander
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine sambac
    • Laurel
    • Pimento
  3. Towards evening

    • Myrrh
    • Patchouli
    • Frankincense

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 21%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Office
    19%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026