Osmanthus
“Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, citrus composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Geza Schoen
Founding perfumer · 58 fragrances · German
Geza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel and based in Berlin. He trained at Haarmann & Reimer and has worked with Diesel, Ormonde Jayne, FCUK, biehl parfumkunstwerke, and Boudicca. Schön founded Escentric Molecules, a perfume line that focuses on single molecules, in 2006.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Osmanthus, Ormonde Jayne
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