108 community ratings

Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum)

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6.6/ 10

Community score
108 ratings

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Eau de Parfum sets Japanese osmanthus absolute and Indian jasmine sambac in a fresh, citrusy frame, giving a feminine floral scent.

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How does it perform?

From 85 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Pimento Davana Honey pomelo

Heart notesfirst few hours

Indian jasmine sambac

Japanese osmanthus absolute

Water lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Labdanum

Egyptian Vetiver

Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Osmanthus (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with pimento, davana and honey pomelo, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, osmanthus and jasmine lead while water lily softens them. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood grounds the scent in a woody, powdery finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.