Sybarite Ormonde Jayne 2025

The opening is a challenge for me: like a green hazelnut that is doused in pepper. It does not smell warm or delicious but rather dry and bitter for the first 5-10 min. It gets much better as time goes on, and the final dry down is a very nice, slightly nutty and buttery vanilla with just a hint of smoke. It’s a touch too “perfumey” for my taste but an elegant and inviting smell that is far from the over-done gourmets. I don’t detect any rose here. I’m just not sure I can survive the opening in order to get to the good stuff. Definitely feminine leaning in the mid and dry down and I have no idea who the opening is for (clearly, not me).

Normally, I tend to be in the statement section of parfumo, but with "Sybarite | Ormonde Jayne," I had to overcome myself and write my first review. I must say that I stumbled upon the new release from Ormonde Jayne by chance; just as coincidentally as I saw the video on TikTok, it was clear: I had to have this fragrance! The name sounded very interesting at first hearing, Sybarite = a person who loves expensive things (I had to Google that first, and let's be honest, who doesn't love expensive things?). The fragrance notes also looked promising, so I decided to take the plunge and make a blind purchase. Unfortunately, this fragrance is exclusively available at the London boutique, which initially made things difficult. Well, after contacting customer service, I was able to place my order and eagerly awaited my package :). Finally, my package arrived over the weekend, and I could test the fragrance extensively.

Bottle:
The bottle is typically Ormonde Jayne, with a classic-elegant shape and a firmly seated cap. Since I like to take my bottles off the shelf by the cap, I'm glad that this one is not loosely fitted. Overall, the bottle feels nice and heavy in hand and has a very high-quality feel. The sprayer distributes a fine mist evenly. The color, purple, perfectly matches the name and the fragrance, as historically this was considered a royal color.

Fragrance:
Upon first spray, the hazelnut dominates with slightly peppery notes, while the rose also makes its presence known. This is underscored by a pleasant sweetness that can be perceived until the dry down. After a few minutes (about 30-40 minutes), the peppery notes fade, and the rose quiets down, but is still noticeable, and both make way for a beautiful creaminess. This creaminess from iris butter, jasmine, and vanilla highlights the hazelnut note so perfectly that I must say this very creaminess has captivated me. The Ormonde Jayne typical floral notes accompany the hazelnut until the dry down, where you eventually arrive after a few hours. Here, the mix of vanilla and musk awaits you. For me, the woody notes in the base are rather weak to hardly noticeable. The longevity and sillage are very good; even after 12+ hours, I could still perceive the fragrance well on my skin. On my clothing, the scent lasted even longer, so I could smell it throughout the entire weekend.
For me, the fragrance is definitely more feminine, but I can also very well imagine Sybarite on a man in a suit. The fragrance is very elegant, and you feel immediately uplifted when you spray it on. I would wear it more in the evening, for going out or special occasions, as it is quite special, and I associate a certain style with this scent. It has no rough edges, but rather fine transitions that are overall very successful.

Conclusion:
Sybarite is a masterpiece; I can only agree with my predecessor. It will definitely be a fragrance that not everyone will have in their collection, solely due to the fact that it is only available in the London boutique. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is given; of course, one must not forget that we are dealing with niche-level here and must decide for oneself whether the high price is justified. If you happen to be in London, I would definitely recommend a visit to the boutique :). Whether one absolutely needs to have Sybarite in their collection is certainly debatable. However, I am happy that I have this beautiful fragrance in my collection.

Since today, I am the proud owner of this truly unique fragrance.. when I sprayed it for the first time, it was love at first sniff.. I have never smelled such a perfect gourmand fragrance as this one! I am really a fan of gourmand scents and have smelled many.. but this perfect interplay of fragrance notes is truly like a symphony for the nose: everything fits perfectly together and creates a masterclass composition like in a classical concert..
The opening (the overture) is a hazelnut like I have never smelled before, incredibly fine and smooth, and not piercing, it caresses the nose with such a seductively delicate sweetness and leaves you wanting more, absolutely not overwhelming or sticky but incredibly elegant.
After a few minutes, the iris butter gradually joins in, cushioned on a light vanilla bed with a few individual delicately scented rose petals, and a hint of jasmine wafts through the window, tickling the nose in an incredibly cozy way. The hazelnut note remains throughout the entire fragrance journey and is the main player along with the vanilla and the slightly floral tones.

Overall, this perfume is an olfactory masterpiece and you can’t get enough of it. Absolutely not a gourmand that gives you a headache. I see it as completely suitable for everyday wear, but it can also be worn very well in the office.
The sillage and longevity are overwhelming, and one should be cautious with the dosage.. 3-4 sprays are more than enough to enchant your surroundings!

This limited edition from London is definitely worth it for all gourmand lovers! In summary, an elegant gourmand from the house of Ormond Jayne.

The opening starts with a lightly tingling pepper, yet still very soft. Right from the beginning, I can smell the hazelnut alongside the pepper, particularly creamy and smooth.
As it develops, delicate melting iris butter is blended in, adding an extra portion of creaminess. I actually find that it has something of "Guidance (Eau de Parfum) | Amouage," but truly in a soft, delicate, and peppery way.
All in all, a beautiful work of art and I am truly in love.

I was captivated by Sybarite from the very first moment. Right upon spraying, the scent comes across as very peppery and spicy.
nnOver time, it becomes noticeably softer and creamier. The iris butter shines beautifully and gives the fragrance an elegant depth, while the hazelnut adds a warm and slightly gourmand note.
nnIt is precisely this development that makes Sybarite so unique for me. It clearly stands out from other fragrances. It is very exclusive and hard to find, which makes it even more special to me. All the more wonderful it is to have it in my collection.