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Geza SchoenThe nose · 58 fragrances · also made 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Nawab of Oudh
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.
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Nawab of OudhLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessDioressence Parfum · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Nawab of Oudh, Ormonde Jayne
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Geza Schoen
The molecule rebelGeza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel, raised by an art teacher father and a kindergarten teacher mother, who studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg before training in perfumery at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise).
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A community favourite: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 6%.