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Ormonde Jayne
Byzance
With Byzance, Ormonde Jayne composes a noble and enveloping woody fragrance. It reveals white woods, cashmere wood and iris at its heart.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
White woods · Cashmere wood · Iris
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
White woods · Cashmere wood · Iris
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Base Several hours
White woods · Cashmere wood · Iris
Heart notes
What its composition says
- Only 3 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- White woods: a niche material, declared by only 6 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Woody and floral: 2 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 3.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
- Dates & seduction Its warm, sensual facets play the card of closeness.
Who is it for?
For those who prefer the quiet presence of a woody fragrance to a show.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
- A legible, recognisable signature, without clutter.
The success of Byzance 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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