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Ormonde Woman 2002 Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Woman (Eau de Parfum) by Ormonde Jayne
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7.9 / 10 247 Ratings
According to EssenceVitae Research Team A popular perfume by Ormonde Jayne for women, released in 2002. Furthermore The scent is green-woody. It is still in production.
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Scent
7.9247 Ratings
Longevity
7.5184 Ratings
Sillage
6.7180 Ratings
Bottle
7.8151 Ratings
Value for money
6.652 Ratings
Submitted by TVC15, last update on 28.05.2024.
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The fragrance is part of the "Signature" collection.

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Marieposa

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Marieposa
Marieposa
Top Review 28  
Dark fir green or light-flooded summer forest?
I read a lot about Ormonde Woman long before I was finally allowed to get to know the fragrance: Witch's potion, fir-dark, seductive poison - that's about the gist of it. Linda Pilkington, the founder and soul of Ormonde Jayne, personally paints the picture of a fairy-tale character who hides her raven-black hair under a cape to secretly rush to her lover at night with a vial of this potion in her pocket. Ms Pilkington is silent about the beau's intentions. Tania Sanchez, like many others, also promises a sinister witch's forest, where the amber sweetness of a gingerbread cottage hides behind fir branches, cedar and oak moss.

I had to meet this green poison. Absolutely. That much was clear.

I first encountered OW while stalking a large niche perfumery. Ten test strips in the hand balancing, pulse, wrists and arm bends already sprayed with other fragrances and without the help of the friendly saleswoman I would not even get the cap from the bottle - yes, such a life as a perfumer is not always easy ... In retrospect, it is probably no wonder that the Aha effect, which I had hoped for the fragrance, had to fail.
Only recently I found then a few drops of the green magic elixir as an addition in my fragrance mail - at this point again many thanks to the noble donor! - and the first spray really took me into a magic forest. But the surprise was great: no trace of Grimm's fairy tale, no gloomy threatening fir trees and no beautiful witch with the deadly brew in her coat pocket. Instead, I found myself in a sun-drenched mixed forest. Bright, friendly, and warm. I've only seen the hemlocks listed several times in the pyramid from Twin Peaks, and I have no idea what they smell like. In OW, I perceive them as sun-warmed pines. Here, the owls are exactly what they seem. Instead of mushrooms, violets and liverworts grow out of the dry ground - and if there is indeed a cottage in the darker depths of the forest, it is not an evil witch who lives in it, but a troop of helpful dwarves.

I usually have my buying reflex pretty well in check, but in this case I had to grab it. Quickly. Immediately. Without hesitation. And while the transparent scent of my enchanted forest now envelops me, I smile to myself - but who knows, maybe I myself am that witch who wants to cast a spell on lonely wanderers in this forest ..
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9
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7
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9
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10
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Nini11

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Nini11
Very helpful Review 13  
Dreamlike
The top note reminds me pleasantly of a sauna infusion, which I particularly appreciate in the autumn rain. It wraps itself around my shoulders like a soothing blanket and protects me. Okay, quite nice up to this point. But then Woman really gets going and tells a complex, psychologically adept story while always remaining a perfume. I'm tempted to say that someone here has understood exactly what is contradictory about us women. The fragrance is feminine without being feminine. It is aromatic without being too green and herbaceous. It is not sexy, but sensual. It is elegant despite the hemlock and can be worn in a big city, at a business meeting or for dinner. It is special without getting on your nerves and shouting "here! look at me!". Wonderful. Thank you, Geza Schön. I feel understood.
6 Comments
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7.5
Longevity
9
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Cryptic

24 Reviews
Cryptic
Cryptic
Very helpful Review 10  
So close to perfection
With a little more sillage and longevity Ormonde Jayne Woman could be my Holy Grail. However, I have yet to try the parfum concentration and have high hopes that it may have that extra potency.

I have always been attracted to green fragrances and felt they had something of a cerebal vibe. Pine forest fragrances have tended to let me down, though. So often a heavy-handed conifer note conjures up those nasty little tree-shaped air fresheners that people hang from the rear view mirrors of their cars. It's even worse when a frag reminds me of Pine Sol (a cleaning product), which is as synthetic and oily a noxious scent as you will ever smell. Enter OJW with its Black Hemlock note. Why aren't more parfumers using this brilliant stuff?! In combination with grass oil as it is in OJW, black hemlock is bright and subtle, lending just enough conifer scent to make you feel as if you were in the forest as opposed to being assaulted by it.

The floral notes of jasmine and violet are background players but essential nonetheless, as they lend depth and complexity. Coriander and cardamom give warmth in the opening, which is maintained throughout by a generous dose of gorgeous, cuddly amber.

I don't consider OJW to be a feminine frag at all, if such a thing even exists. This scent is tailor made for a hot smart person of either sex; maybe a little aloof but all the more sexy for it. I don't always agree with Turin and Sanchez, but they sure got it right when they gave OJW five stars. Sillage and longevity are good, but my only complaint is that I would expect them to be excellent at this price.
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Sabrinas

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Sabrinas
Sabrinas
Very helpful Review 5  
Autumn in a bottle
This green fragrance is one of the most unusual in my collection, because I'm not a particularly big fan of green perfumes. And this one even feels extremely green to my nose. Especially in the first 15 minutes, after which the scent becomes softer and powdery, also much warmer.
And, it fits perfectly with the early fall - with foggy morning hours and wonderful sunshine during the day!!!
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8
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7
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Kurai

379 Reviews
Kurai
Kurai
Helpful Review 7  
Ormonde Woman/Man
The similarity between Ormonde Man and Ormonde Woman is striking. Both are cedar-heavy spicy-woodies with a green glow and a sticky resin background. Ormonde Woman has a violet note, where Ormonde Man confirms masculinity with subtle oud and peppered heat. And yet, Ormonde Woman feels more successful and far more handsome. Just go for Ormonde Woman, guys.
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FercampsFercamps 6 days ago
10
Bottle
7
Sillage
4
Longevity
10
Scent
Beautiful and elegant green perfume. But shameful longevity. And I am not one who usually complains about it. Still, beautiful.
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