27 community ratings

Ormolu

Name: Ormolu
Brand: Penhaligon's

1977WomenClassic

7.4/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

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Penhaligon's Ormolu is a green, floral chypre that suits autumn and winter best, though spring works too; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: One that never goes out of style; time has not touched it.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Chypre

What does Ormolu smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It is labelled feminine, though some voters find it masculine. Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet and Lancôme Magie have a close profile.

The top holds bergamot, chamomile and mugwort, giving a citrus and green opening. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and violet builds a floral, powdery body. The base of sandalwood, moss, amber and musk leaves a woody, spicy warmth.