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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Formosa
The hiss of a steam kettle in a quiet tea room, where the warm glow of dim lighting meets the crisp aroma of freshly brewed green tea and delicate floral notes.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
FormosaLuxury · $250+
52%Similar accords, often for lessSupremacy In Heaven · AfnanBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Formosa by Ormonde Jayne was launched in 2022 and was created by perfumers Linda Pilkington and Céline Ripert. This fragrance is a harmonious blend of citrus, floral, woody, fruity, green, warm spicy, powdery, and aromatic notes that create an intricate olfactory experience. The bright opening of bergamot and citron gives way to the warmth of cardamom and osmanthus, while black currant adds a juicy contrast. Green tea and freesia lend a fresh, airy quality to the composition, followed by the powdery depth of sandalwood, cedar, and musk.
Formosa is best applied with a light hand. The citrus and fruity top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so one or two sprays will ensure that you experience the full depth of the fragrance as it settles into its powdery woody base. This scent reads better in the evening when the warmth of the musk and sandalwood can fully envelop your skin.
Fig. 01 — Formosa, Ormonde Jayne
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Céline Ripert
Céline Ripert, born and raised in the South of France, studied chemistry and apprenticed at the MANE Perfumery School in Bar-sur-Loup, starting in the chromatography department. M, in 2015.
Co-created with Linda Pilkington
Designer Ormonde Jayne
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 14%.