Nawab of Oudh
“Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
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A community favourite — a warm spicy, citrus composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2012, Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne is a composition that seamlessly blends fresh and warm spices with rich floral and woody accords, crafted by the renowned perfumer Geza Schoen. This fragrance opens with bright citrus notes like bergamot and orange, tempered by green aldehydes for an unexpected freshness. As it evolves, rose and orchid bring depth to the heart, while pimento and cinnamon add a spicy warmth that is both inviting and complex. The base of oud, ambergris, and musk grounds the composition in a luxurious oriental embrace.
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Application Tips
Nawab of Oudh has a slow build, so apply it an hour before you need to wear it for the full depth to emerge. It pairs beautifully with wool or cashmere textures and reads best in cooler settings where its warmth can shine.
Geza Schoen
Founding perfumer · 58 fragrances · German
Geza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel and based in Berlin. He trained at Haarmann & Reimer and has worked with Diesel, Ormonde Jayne, FCUK, biehl parfumkunstwerke, and Boudicca. Schön founded Escentric Molecules, a perfume line that focuses on single molecules, in 2006.
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The story behind the bottle.
A private audience chamber where fresh spices mingle with rich florals and the warm, enveloping scent of oud — a space that feels both intimate and grand.
Fig. 01 — Nawab of Oudh, Ormonde Jayne
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