Penhaligon's Ormolu
How it smells
The first thing you smell is chamomile and herbal notes. The heart brings rose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and amber. Overall it smells woody and green.
- Came out
- 1977
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ormolu notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Penhaligon's Ormolu
Penhaligon's is the house behind Ormolu.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Nino Cerruti 1881 and Paloma Picasso. Base notes like oakmoss and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Ormolu?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Paloma Picasso spread further.
Is Ormolu your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by green and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and green smells and notes like rose and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Penhaligon's perfumes worth knowing
This house has 37 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Penhaligons Portraits Collection Lord George Hirsch Flakon, Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Roaring Radcliff.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
If you like Ormolu, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (8 shared notes), Estée Lauder Private Collection Estee Lauder (8 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Ormolu?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Ormolu good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1977.