Holiday Gift Suggestions From Ormonde Jayne Perfumery

Robert Doyle READ TIME: 3 MIN.

Linda Pilkington's signature scents have been included in the new book by Luca Turin & Tania Sanchez published this week "The Little Book of Perfumes: The 100 Great Classic Perfumes".

The scents chosen are Ormonde Woman Ormonde Woman & Ormonde Man Ormonde Man.

Ormonde Jayne Perfumery was one of five nominees at The Walpole Awards on November 14 in the Best Emerging Luxury Brand category.

Ormonde Jayne is delighted to have launched four new points of sale this year in Brussels, Zurich, Dusseldorf, and London in Fortnum & Mason.

Orris Noir is Ormonde Jayne's scent of the month on promotion during December. A complimentary 10mls Purse Spray of this smoulderingly seductive floral oriental will be presented with each bottle of Orris Noir EDP or Pure Parfum purchased at the Mayfair boutique, Sloane Square boutique, or online.

Here's a list of Pilkington's favorite holiday gift items from Ormonde Jayne Perfumery:

  • For a host: The Osmanthus Bath Soap & Soap Dish
    Ormonde Jayne's two bath soaps are triple milled & hard milled so they lather impeccably and hold their shape and Osmanthus scent until the end. The soap dish included is made from fine bone china.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/osmanthus-perfume-collection.php) (�52) and a box of 4 refills (�44)

  • For a candle lover: The Navidad Candle
    Ormonde Jayne's new Navidad candle fills the air with the scent of Christmas with its warm notes of amber, cardamom, tonka and clementine. The large Navidad candle comes with a gold lid (essential for a clean & dust free burn) and is also available as set of four mini candles.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/navidad-candle.php) (�62)
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  • For ladies: Bathing Beauty Gift Box
    A beautiful bottle of Essential Bathing Oil and two scented mini candles housed in a handmade gold box. All of Ormonde Jayne's bathing range is free of parabens, mineral oils, petrochemicals, GM ingredients & sulphates. Available in eight scents for women.

    The heat of the bathwater lifts the parfum from in the Bathing Oil scenting the whole house. Try Champaca with notes of myrrh, green tea & rice notes for a soothing & inspiring pre and post-Christmas soak.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/champaca-perfume-collection.php) (�76)
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  • For gentlemen on the move: Box of Ormonde Man Travel Sprays

    ?Ormonde Man is Ormonde Jayne's signature scent for men launched 7 years ago. Centred on the black hemlock absolute and oudh, the Scent is addictive, mysterious & very seductive. Ormonde Man (& also Ormonde Woman EDP) is included in Luca Turin & Tania Sanchez's new book The 100 Great Classic Perfumes and loved by Bryan Ferry & Will Smith. The box of four Travel Sprays each hold 10mls & are perfect for slipping in pockets, glove compartments and can be taken on airplanes in hand luggage.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/ormonde-man-perfume-collection.php) (�64)

  • For ladies on the move: Solid Perfume in Frangipani
    Ormonde Jayne's brand new Sugar Butter Solid Perfume is the handbag essential you won't leave behind. The high percentage of Frangipani's captivating scent remains faithful to the perfume and is very long lasting. The balm leaves a very subtle opalescent shimmer.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/frangipani-perfume-collection.php) (�64)
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  • For a lifetime: Gold Dust in Ta'if
    ?Ormonde Jayne's Gold Dust is the seductive & opulent scent of Ta'if and 24 carat gold dust to make shoulders sparkle and dazzle long past midnight! This stunning gold dusting powder is housed in a black lacquered handmade gold box crafted by British carpenters. The lavish puff is hand sewn in French satin Gold Dust is perfumed with the rare and exotic Ta'if, made from the ta'ifi roses harvested only during April and are handpicked early each morning, five thousand feet above the shores of the Red Sea and overlooking the Arabian Desert.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/taif-perfume-collection.php) (�408)

  • For decision-makers: Discovery Set
    ??Finding the perfect gift is never straightforward but the Ormonde Jayne Discovery Set contains everything you could ever want from a scented gift! Chypre, woody, floral, oriental and colognes for men and women so you cannot go wrong.

    The Discovery Set is housed in an ingenious pull out box decorated with the black ribbon motive which includes a brochure explaining each fragrance. The vials each last a good few days and the Discovery Set is are perfect for sharing & finding a new signature scent. Once you have decided on a new scent, the ultra chic Gift card can be used online or in store.

    (http://www.ormondejayne.com/uk/discovery-set-perfume-samples.php) �48 & GIFT CARD


    by Robert Doyle

    Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.

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