Best Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Ormonde Woman is a chypre fragrance defined by a unique blend of green and spicy elements. It combines the crispness of cut grass and cardamom with aromatic coriander and the rare note of black hemlock, supported by floral jasmine and creamy sandalwood. Amber and vetiver add a warm, earthy foundation. This scent suits those interested in intriguing, refined compositions that balance freshness with woody and amber nuances.
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coriander
- hemlock
- jasmine
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
This is a one-of-a-kind mix of musky jasmine and balsamic black hemlock. It's a perfume formed of echoes: the summery echo of jasmine bouncing off cool hemlock, the smoky echo of sandalwood vibrating against spices, and many more.
Santal by Floris £100.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- cloves
- frankincense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.
Arashiyama | 嵐山 by d'Annam £130.00
- Key notes:
- bamboo
- cut grass
- petrichor
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
Alone, in silence—
the bamboo shoot
becomes a bamboo
- Santōka Taneda
ひとりひっそり
竹の子
竹になる
A tangled forest of muggy green bamboo. An alluring haze of cut grass and transparent violet drifts across this warm green delight.
Yerbamate by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- cut grass
- galbanum
- green tea
- mate tea
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
An endless expanse of green blending into the sky. The scent of grass and Hay, of countless plants and various small flowers, of aromatic herbs and fields blowing in the wind, warmed by the sun. An evocation of simple, pristine nature.
Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coriander
- hemlock
- oud
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Ormonde Man, a most sophisticated fragrance, despite its unconventional ingredients. Complex and full of character, sultry and mystical, the fragrance exudes soft woody notes, but it is the infusion of Oudh oil, the world’s most prized essence since time immemorial, that sets it apart, elevating the scent to one of true distinction.
Zelen by Boka £215.00
- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
“Zelen” translates to “green” in Serbian. This is vetiver as it was meant to be celebrated, energised by the natural world. The emerald earthiness of vetiver is lifted toward the sun on a cloud of lime, bergamot and pink peppercorn. Green cardamom and beeswax absolute deepen the allure of Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, of which nearly 75% are natural ingredients. Capped with Italian Carrara marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- bay
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- coriander
- cypress
- rosemary
- sage
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- spicy
The green, relaxing scents of the Tuscan countryside blend with the liveliness of exotic spices. Cypress and Cinnamon, Bay and Pepper, Tomato and Cardamom leaves all dance together to create a rich, fresh, unique fragrance.
White by Comme Des Garcons £100.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coriander
- lily-of-the-valley
- marigold
- nutmeg
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
Terram by D:SOL MMXVI £140.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- benzoin
- coriander
- magnolia
- patchouli
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Terram captures the Mediterranean embrace of autumn. The path winding up from the beach is silent. Sweet aromatic notes of dry soil and clifftop pines float in the air. A haze of ambery benzoin and dusty patchouli settles over musk. Warm, woody, still — this is a fragrant mood that comforts and lulls.
Concrete by Comme Des Garcons £160.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- chypre
- cloves
- jasmine
- rose oxide
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
- woody
This monster of an “anti-perfume” is simultaneously clean and dense, the olfactory interpretation of the building material. Aptly encased in a grey concrete bottle, this eau de parfum is an astonishingly diffusive blend of sandalwood, rose and spices, with a powerful smoothness that mimics the material's satisfying surface.
About Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne
- What makes Ormonde Woman different from similar fragrances?
- Ormonde Woman uniquely combines green notes like cut grass and black hemlock with warm spices such as cardamom and coriander, balanced by jasmine and sandalwood. Its rare use of black hemlock sets it apart from other chypres, giving it a distinct aromatic and woody complexity.
- Are any of these fragrances suitable for someone who prefers a fresh scent?
- Yes, fragrances like Santal, Arashiyama, Yerbamate, Spezie, and Support emphasise fresh and clean elements through notes like vetiver, cut grass, green tea, and aromatic herbs, offering greener or fresher alternatives to Ormonde Woman’s chypre structure.
- Can men wear Ormonde Woman or its similar fragrances?
- Ormonde Woman is a unisex fragrance, and its similar scents vary in gender appeal. For example, Ormonde Man is designed with a woodier and oud-infused profile often regarded as masculine, while others like Spezie and Support are fresh and aromatic, suitable for anyone.









