Ormonde Jayne Muscat Eau de Parfum 88 ml – Warm Spices and Dates Wrapped in Smouldering Oudh
Discover Muscat by Ormonde Jayne, a unisex amber-oud Eau de Parfum combining warm saffron, cinnamon, and sweet date oil with a rich heart of rose, frankincense, incense, and halwa, before settling into a deep base of oudh, vanilla, oakmoss, and cardamom.
Launched in 2021 and created by perfumer Céline Ripert, Muscat draws inspiration from the Omani capital nestled between the arid Hajar Mountains, the desert, and a historic natural harbour that connected East and West along the ancient spice routes.
Rather than following a conventional citrus or floral opening, the fragrance immediately reveals a sensual amber character. Spices, sweet dates, incense, and oudh create a warm, smouldering composition with an enveloping and sophisticated presence.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with the warm, distinctive character of saffron, blended with spicy cinnamon and the rich sweetness of date oil.
This opening feels honeyed and opulent from the first spray. Cinnamon adds gentle heat, while the date accord provides a deep and naturally sweet texture.
Heart Notes
At the heart of Muscat, rose absolute blends with frankincense, incense, and halwa.
Rose absolute introduces a refined floral richness, while frankincense and incense create resinous, smoky depth. The halwa accord adds a smooth gourmand nuance with a warm, subtly nutty sweetness.
Base Notes
The composition settles into deep oudh and smooth vanilla, supported by oakmoss and cardamom.
Oudh gives the fragrance its rich woody identity, while vanilla softens its intensity with creamy warmth. Oakmoss adds earthy depth, and cardamom maintains the aromatic spice character throughout the dry-down.
Fragrance Notes
- Top notes: Saffron, cinnamon, date oil
- Heart notes: Rose absolute, frankincense, incense, halwa
- Base notes: Oudh, vanilla, oakmoss, cardamom
Muscat by Ormonde Jayne — an enveloping blend of dates, rose, and warm spices, glowing with incense before settling into smooth oudh and vanilla.