Oolong teaOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
Lapsang Souchong TeaDries down to
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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Gold Leaf
The quiet intensity of an office late at night, where the soft hum of lights mixes with the lingering scent of tea and the subtle warmth of cedarwood.
Oolong teaTop
juniper berryTop
BlackcurrantTopBulgarian RoseHeart
Jasmine SambacHeartLapsang Souchong TeaBase+3Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Gold LeafLuxury · $250+
33%Similar accords, often for lessParis – Édimbourg · ChanelPremium tier, $100–250 · shares musk and cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Gold Leaf by Ormonde Jayne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Linda Pilkington and launched in 2025. The composition opens with the crisp aroma of Oolong tea and juniper berry, creating an aromatic freshness that immediately captures attention. As it evolves, Blackcurrant adds a burst of fruity vibrancy before transitioning into the heart notes where Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac bring a delicate floral warmth. Lapsang Souchong Tea introduces a smoky complexity, while Haitian Vetiver grounds the composition with earthy undertones. The base is anchored by Cedar and Musk, creating a warm and enveloping finish that feels both luxurious and intimate.
Gold Leaf has a nuanced opening that fades within two hours, so apply it in layers for sustained impact. The smoky notes develop gradually, making this fragrance best enjoyed close to skin rather than from across the room.
Fig. 01 — Gold Leaf, Ormonde Jayne
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Linda Pilkington
Linda Pilkington grew up in Cheshire, England, and spent fourteen years in Brazil running a soya bean farm and an ice-cream business before returning to London.
Designer Ormonde Jayne
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The originalGold LeafOrmonde Jayne · Luxury · $250+Chanel · 2021Paris – ÉdimbourgShares Musk and Cedar$100–250★ 4.27 (1,464)34%Match
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Atkinsons · 201924 Old Bond Street Triple ExtraitShares Musk and Cedar$100–250★ 4.11 (9)
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Adds patchouli, amber and balsamic; shares cedar and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 0%.