PomeloOpens with
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MuskDries 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
Osmanthus
The gentle rustle of leaves underfoot as you walk through a garden where osmanthus and water lily bloom, the air filled with the crispness of pomelo and the warmth of musk.
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OsmanthusLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessWater Lily · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares water lily and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 and crafted by Geza Schoen for Ormonde Jayne, Osmanthus is a composition that marries the freshness of pomelo with the subtle spice of artemisia and pimento. The heart of this fragrance opens to reveal osmanthus and water lily, creating an aquatic and fruity balance that feels both delicate and vibrant. As it settles into its base notes of jasmine sambac, musk, vetiver, cedar, and French labdanum, Osmanthus transforms into a warm and woody embrace that lingers with the quiet confidence of its design.
Osmanthus has a bright opening that fades quickly, so applying it in two light sprays ensures the woody base notes have time to develop. It reads better close to skin than from afar, making it perfect for an intimate setting or a quiet evening.
Fig. 01 — Osmanthus, 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).
The Osmanthus line
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 13%.