CardamomOpens with
Black hemlock or TsugaHeart
Cambodian OudDries down to
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
Ormonde Elixir
The quiet intensity of a private library — where the crispness of aromatic herbs meets the warm, enveloping scent of rich woods and powders.
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Ormonde ElixirLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessThe Inimitable William Penhaligon · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Ormonde Jayne, Ormonde Elixir is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Geza Schoen. The composition opens with the bright freshness of cardamom and coriander, giving way to a heart of violet and jasmine before settling into a rich base of Cambodian oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, and amber. This contrast between the aromatic green top notes and the warm, spicy base creates an intriguing tension that keeps the fragrance engaging throughout the day.
Ormonde Elixir projects well with just one or two sprays. The cardamom and coriander notes are bright but fleeting, so it's best to apply in the morning for a full day’s wear. The base notes bloom gradually, ensuring that the warmth of oud and woods lingers into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Ormonde Elixir, 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).
Designer Ormonde Jayne
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 11%.