Niche perfumery has a way of introducing you to notes you never knew you wanted, and Ormonde Woman from Ormonde Jayne London did exactly that for me with its use of Black Hemlock absolute, an ingredient rarely used in such quantity.
This fragrance opens and closes with that hypnotic Black Hemlock note, layered with jasmine and violet absolute to create a dusky, seductive character. It reads as unconventional and mysterious rather than sweet or floral in the typical sense.
Pros: it holds up impressively through a full day of wear, and the house's sustainability commitments (no parabens, no added colours, refillable forever bottles) are a genuine plus for anyone who cares about that.
Cons: at 265 euros for the 88ml bottle, it is a splurge purchase, though the 4x10ml and single 10ml sizes offer a lower-commitment way to try it first.
With a 4.8 rating from over 50 reviews, this house signature earns its reputation as a masterpiece of niche perfumery.
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