This is not a paid post. Products are press samples.
Wearing fragrance is akin to slipping on a little black
dress. It should make you feel good and uplift you. Of course, it should also
have that je ne sais quoi which makes you stand out from the crowd.
When it comes to fragrance Ormonde Jayne, a niche perfumer
always seems to hit the mark. Linda Pilkington, the founder of the brand, makes
scents that manage to break new ground yet are sophisticated as well. Linda is
always searching the world for exquisite, rare ingredients for her luxurious
scents.
I was hooked on Vanille D’Iris (£90, Ormonde Jayne Perfumery
ormondejayne.com) from the
moment I first smelt it. This melange of iris absolute fused with a soft
vanilla underpinned with vetiver, amber and musk is absolutely gorgeous. I often get stopped and asked what I am
wearing.
One Parfum, part of an exclusive collection for Selfridges
(£235) is an opulent creation of florals tempered with ambers and wood. This
gender-free fragrance fast became another favourite.
The recently-launched White Gold, (Ormonde Jayne Boutique,
Harrods & Selfridges – matt white bottle exclusive, £260.) is the
completion of the Gold Trilogy. White jasmine absolute, white musk and orchids
are the stars of the show that together are sensational. I am not usually a
jasmine fan, but this perfume dries down to something special without being
heavy and overpowering. It is perfect for any occasion day or night.
I turn a lot of fragrances so they insert do not smell quite right on me
but with Ormonde Jayne I have no problem in building up a fragrance wardrobe.
By Daralyn Danns
