Comments on: Ormonde Jayne Champaca ~ perfume review

By: DoryCubana

DoryCubana — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:09:01 +0000

agree it’s a sign, I could not stop sniffing it on my hand for two entire days. wnet straigh back to the counter and bought a bottle. New favorite daytime scent.
I did not know it exists for so long…. well, better late then never

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:48:32 +0000

Wow — have never tried them together, but Champaca didn’t call up Miracle to me. Maybe I missed something — do report back if you try them together!

By: Abyss

Abyss — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:28:20 +0000

Is it just me who thinks that Champaca is a dead ringer for Lancome Miracle? It’s been years since I smelled the latter so I’m sure there are plenty of subtle differences between the two but my instant reaction when trying Champaca for the first time was “Hang on, this smells just like Miracle”. I might pass by a department store and compare the two side by side.

I was impressed with Champaca’s staying power, I could smell it on my sweater days after spraying. And I loved catching the occasional whiff of tea while wearing it, there was something quite comforting about that.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:04:07 +0000

Agree, it’s a sign!

By: Blimunda

Blimunda — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:33:26 +0000

Hmmmm – funny. I keep thinking about Champaca lately. I tried it a while ago, and enjoyed it, but not enough to buy a bottle. Suddenly, while searching for a wearable day-time scent, I find myself craving a bottle of this. It’s always a sign when you sample a perfume, then months down the line find yourself fantasising about it. I think I may have found my new daytime scent. Although, I just ordered a load of samplers from Andy Tauer and Frederic Malle, so I should probably hold-off until they arrive………!!!!!!!!!!

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:17:38 +0000

I would have to agree…I certainly never thought of it as a summer scent at all! Actually, as much as I complain about flankers, an Ormonde Eau d’Ete would be kind of a nice thing!

By: Blimunda

Blimunda — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:23:23 +0000

of course, i meant it’s fascinating that Linda describes OJ Woman as being a SUMMER scent……..!!!!

By: Blimunda

Blimunda — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:22:14 +0000

It’s so fascinating that Linda describes Ormonde as being a winter scent. I would have thought it was more of an autumn/winter. I’ll definitely be cracking it out during the hotter months to see how it works in the heat. Quite frankly, it is such a gorgeous scent, I would wear it anytime, anywhere.

Linda seems mucho coolio. I was in her store last weekend, introducing a mate of mine to her line. And Linda came down the stairs while her SA was talking us through her range. She was so friendly and welcoming. Her SA was lovely too. Her place is truly a pleasure to visit. So unpretentious, very personal and inviting, and the people who work there are obviously pasisonate about her scents and genuinely enjoy talking about them.

Sorry – that was a long response…….anyway, Ormonde Woman will be my unexpected summer experiment…….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:11:17 +0000

Shame it isn't cheaper! I've drained my bottle and so far have not replaced it

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:49:17 +0000

Now, this I found to be a sleeper hit! It underwhelmed me at first – nice, wearable. But I tried it again on xmas day and grew to appreciate its understated, subtle, homely way of being. It was the perfect scent to wear during the long family lunch. The floral aspect is pretty, and then the tea and basmati enrich and elevate it to a whole other realm. Lovely. I can see why it is one of your favourites, Robin.