25 community ratings

Osmanthus Elixir

2019WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
25 ratings

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir pairs Japanese osmanthus absolute with Indian jasmine sambac and water lily, a fresh, citrusy floral made for women and now discontinued.

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

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% 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

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
Creamy

What does Osmanthus Elixir smell like?

It opens with honey pomelo, davana and pimento, where citrus brightness is softened by spice. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and water lily form a floral centre. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood adds a woody, creamy footing. Green and fruity touches stay present throughout.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as tentative. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, with night outings and daily use following. It is marketed as a feminine scent, but its fresh build sits easily in daytime. Osmanthus Eau de Parfum and Acqua di Parma Yuzu have a close profile.