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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Ta'if Elixir
The quiet luxury of an evening spent in a warmly lit room, where the mingled scents of rich spices and delicate flowers envelop you.
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Ta'if ElixirLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessFlowerbomb Eau de Toilette · Viktor&RolfPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Ta'if Elixir, launched in 2019 by Ormonde Jayne and crafted by perfumer Linda Pilkington, is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that captures the essence of an opulent yet refined sensory journey. The composition opens with the sweetness of dates and saffron, creating a rich, indulgent base for pink pepper's spicy brightness to cut through. At its heart lies rose oil, jasmine, and freesia, which weave together with French orange flower to create a floral bouquet that is both delicate and profound. As it settles into the base notes, Cambodian oud and amber provide warmth and depth, while broom adds a subtle earthiness.
Apply this fragrance sparingly — its richness can be overwhelming if overused. A light spritz on pulse points allows the warm base notes to bloom gradually throughout the day. It reads best close to the skin rather than in a large space, making it perfect for intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — Ta'if Elixir, 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.
The Ta'if line
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The originalTa'if ElixirOrmonde Jayne · Luxury · $250+Viktor&Rolf · 2007Flowerbomb Eau de ToiletteShares 4 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.20 (606)36%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMESRashaShares Saffron, Jasmine and Amberunder $40★ 3.82 (684)36%Match
Donna Karan · 2017DKNY Be Delicious City Brooklyn GirlShares Jasmine, Freesia and Amber$40–100★ 3.70 (63)38%Match
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 11%.