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Ormonde Jayne

Tolu (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Geza Schön

2002WomenClassic
7.7/ 10
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244 ratings
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Ormonde Jayne Tolu Eau de Parfum pairs a warm, resinous base of tolu balm, tonka bean and frankincense with a floral heart, making a sweet, powdery scent aimed at women.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 184 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does Tolu (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and can also be worn for business. Most read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Carven Paris Mascate have a close profile.

Juniper berry, clary sage and orange blossom open green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, orchid, Moroccan rose and lily of the valley build a floral core. The base of tolu balm, tonka bean, frankincense and amber carries it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Juniper berry
    • Clary sage
    • Orange blossom
  2. First hours

    • Egyptian geranium
    • Orchid
    • Moroccan rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Tolu balm
    • Tonka bean
    • Frankincense

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 26%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Evening
    23%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026