Vanille des Afriques Intensivo
“Vanille des Afriques Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a powdery, iris composition with a soft spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Vanille des Afriques Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne, launched in 2024 and crafted by Linda Pilkington, is a fragrance that weaves together the warmth of vanilla with powdery iris and soft spices. The composition opens with Sicilian bergamot and carrot seeds, creating a bright yet subtle contrast to the rich Madagascar and Bourbon vanillas at its core. Orris and osmanthus add a delicate floral touch, while musk and cedar provide an earthy foundation that grounds the scent in a comforting embrace.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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The Soul
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Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for an intimate warmth that builds gradually throughout the day. The powdery notes will linger close to your skin, so a lighter application is recommended to avoid overpowering the subtle nuances.
Linda Pilkington
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
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. A friend's request for a quality scented candle led her into perfumery; when that friend, who worked for Chanel, commissioned a candle, orders grew quickly and she founded the niche house Ormonde Jayne in 2000, named for the road she lived on and her middle name. Her fragrances, created with Geza Schoen, are known for unusual ingredients drawn from her travels.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of a cozy library — where the rich aroma of vanilla and powdery iris blend with the earthy scent of musk, enveloping you in a sense of serene luxury.
Fig. 01 — Vanille des Afriques Intensivo, Ormonde Jayne
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