Ormonde Jayne

Have recently discovered Ormonde Jayne! What a surprise. The fragrances are absolutely intoxicating. It's a perfume house that has so many perfumes that resonate with me. Having just received my samples - they are all fabulous, but for me Champaca is the standout.

It's light but has a beautiful presence. I get a lot more spice with Champaca and less floral scent but I think it's striking for this reason. The rice note stands out with the pepper and tea also distinctive. And it's discernible hours after application. Staff very helpful when it comes to choosing.

Ordered the sample range on the web and it arrived promptly (in Brisbane) very well packaged. And delicious. Hard to decide which one to buy in a larger size when I go to London.

Nice place. I actually thought that the scents were not that amazing but hey, I'm a guy; the girls seem to like them! Bought Ormande Woman for a friend and she loved it. Assistants who work there are really posh, which is not surprising considering the area and cost. More for the slightly older woman perhaps.

When I went into OJ recently to stock up on Ormande Woman, they didn't have any left! This distressed me to say the least. For me, buying an OJ fragrance is akin to investing in beautiful silk lingerie of the highest quality.

The owner, Linda, who never forgets a face and is very charming, offered to mail it out to me the following day and pay for the postage herself. True to her word, the perfume arrived by recorded first class mail a couple of days later!

The customer services at OJ is second to none. I cannot understand those reviewers who seem to think that it is! Linda Pilkington offers breathtaking scents that will capture the exotic sparkle of any imagination, with gracious, poised and discrete service-the like of which is rapidly disappearing in the hustle bustle of London shops.

Wear her perfumes always-whether you're scruffing around your home in trakky pants or you're sipping cocktails at an exclusive soiree, OJ perfumes will make you feel truly feminine.

Wonderful friendly and generous staff! And unbelievable perfumes that smell completely different to anything else I have ever tried!

Probably the most beautiful perfumery I have ever come across. Friends had been raving about OJ, so I decided to pop in and see for myself when I came to London. Most of the scents are fantastic and truly different to what's on the market today.

It was a pleasure to meet people who are passionate about perfume and perfection in everything from their products to packaging, bags and service. I had over an hour explanation of where each of the scents had come from and learnt more about perfume than I ever thought possible - what a delight! A real MUST if you are in London.

Wonderful. The scents are like nothing else. Charming service.

A friend gave me a bottle of Ormonde Jayne's amazing bathing oil a few years ago and I have been hooked ever since.

The shop is a gem and the staff so helpful and generous - found the complete opposite of Ms Anonymous (below) as they gave me heaps of sample bottles that last for days.

I have dreams about raiding their supplies of Ormonde Woman Absolute - the unbelievably hypnotic and addictive fragrance with black hemlock and violet. How do they come up with such inventive original oils? And I have found that I am always always asked what scent I am wearing - lots of times by complete strangers - and it's the perfume, not me I fear!

Perfumes are ok here but very traditional. Similar perfumes can be found elsewhere. Found the service to be very aggressive.

Perfumes are nice but they need better customer service and more generous sampling programmes.

OJ is amazing. I am loving her 2 men's fragrances so madly. So unique, elegant and modern at once. Good service.

Ormonde Jayne scents are perhaps the best modern scents on the market, and there is no other outlet (other than the web). The sample program is very good value as these things go. Gorgeous packaging and great service. I ADORE OJ Ormonde and Tolu.

Just discovered this place and what a find. Spent hours trying to decide on a fragrance as loved them all and the staff were delightful. The fragrances are absolutely divine and very chic, blows the rest of the tat off the market.

Excellent website and wonderful service and staff. A real Mecca for all things gorgeous.

Quite a good choice.

My wife works in the beauty industry, and is going crazy over Ormonde Jayne's Frangipani scent, insisting that I buy her the complete range when I'm next in London. Expensive maybe, but the best almost always is... I have to say that she does smell wonderful wearing it, so what else can a man do? I believe that there is now a scent for men too - well if it is as good as the ladies', then I may just indulge myself too.

Without doubt the most fantastic perfumery I have ever visited - exotic, romantic, real luxury and very nice people. But most importantly the products are just superb - far better than products I have bought elsewhere. You simply MUST go there and buy your Christmas presents.

Perfumes are lovely but rather cheap sales service - samples not for free and not generous.

How about one for the guys, nice friendly service but £2 for a phial even when you purchase from the main range, surely a bit steep. Nevertheless will go back as they are very chic and top quality.

Ormonde Jayne scents have no peer. They are the most gorgeous, well-crafted and unusual perfumes being made. The shop is elegant - spare and chic.

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