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The year 2020 gave us Indus Ormonde Jayne. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the east, fruit, and floral families. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Linda Pilkington. Created within the Route de Soie collection and available in eau de parfum.
Produced in the United Kingdom, and you can feel it in every note. Indus Ormonde Jayne — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The scent of Indus evolves as a layered story, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The style of Ormonde Jayne is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The accord profile is built around these accords: Balsamic, Floral, Fruit and Musc with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Wood and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Right at the start you detect juicy fruity opening notes: Blackcurrant, Lychee and Nutmeg.
When the opening settles you meet Rose carrying a opulent floral direction. At drydown level the structure settles through Frankincense, Patchouli, Plum and musk, shaping a viscous balsamic trail.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Fruit, Spicy, Floral and Balsamic. It also reaches into Wood, Musk, Gourmet and Whiteflower. At family level the scent maps to East, Floral and Fruit.
In summary Indus reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best understood on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Ormonde Jayne |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.ormondejayne.com |
| Year of production | 2020 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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