Ormonde Jayne
Babylonia
Babylonia, signed Ormonde Jayne, is a tender and refined floral fragrance. It opens on bergamot, davana, pepper and blackcurrant and reveals iris, violet, bluebell and orange blossom at its heart.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Davana · Pepper · Blackcurrant
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Iris · Violet · Bluebell · Orange blossom
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Base Several hours
Iris · Violet · Bluebell · Orange blossom
Top notes
Heart notes
What its composition says
- Bluebell: a niche material, declared by only 2 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, citrus, spicy and fruity: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 4 of 8.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Generous
fills a room
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Babylonia by Ormonde Jayne comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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