Frangipani. This perfume is the first one I tried out of the Ormonde Jayne line and to this day, is my favourite perfume in the world. I wore it on my wedding day and perhaps that is why I love it so much as the scent is now closely tied in with the memories my wedding day and the exciting run up to it. It reminds me of the wonderful taffeta Pronovias dress I wore, the warm sunny days in Cambridge, the blue hydrangea bouquet I loved so much, the happiness, feeling so in love... It always puts a smile on my face. But happy memories aside, this is undoubtably a stunning perfume.
The scent begins with a tart, lemony-lime burst which is fresh and invigorating. It then settles into a floral composition, which I assume is the smell of frangipani. Unfortunately, I never have had the chance to experience the natural scent of the frangipani flower. The perfume has a creamy, jasmine-like scent but without any of the strong pollen-y edge which I always experience with jasmine. The scent also has a note which reminds me a little of Umeshu (梅酒), a Japanese plum liqueur. I would say the perfume is predominantly floral but with a splash of fresh fruitiness that's almost dewey. I find that on my skin, the scent remains fruity-floral for a long time and later on has the added dimension of a warming vanilla-wood base.
It's a beautiful perfume.
The notes that Ormonde Jayne have published are as follows:
Top Notes: linden blossom, magnolia flower and lime peel
Heart Notes: white frangipani, jasmine, rose and tuberose absolutes, water lilies, plum, and green orchid oil
Base Notes: amber, musk, cedar and French vanilla absolute
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