ORMONDE JAYNE
Osmanthus

2003

PERFUMER
Geza Schoen

honey pomelo
pimento
davana

osmanthus absolute
water lily
jasmine sambac

musk
cedarwood
vetiver
labdanum

I was already quite a fan of the Osmanthus Elixir, which is an identical fragrance, it just differs in concentration. After sampling this version, I have to say this is one of my favorites from the house still (I added a bottle of the Elixir to my collection later).

A more fruity and bright take on osmanthus. Very fruity actually, tart, citrussy. Smells like a lemonade with sparkling and fizzy texture. As with the elixir there’s a slight tropical and a green, sharp facet. Like cannabis to my nose, but in the most manageable way.

This EDP is definitely a bit more easy going than the Elixir and I do remember finding the Elixir a bit more masculine leaning perhaps, whereas this doesn’t.