Tolu by Ormonde Jayne
Men Women 2002
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Description
Tolu by Ormonde Jayne is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2002, this composition was created by perfumer Geza Schoen. The top notes unfold with orange blossom, juniper, and helichrysum; the heart reveals orchid, rose, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle on balsam of Tolu, amber, tonka bean, and frankincense.
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Key notes
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Top
orange blossom
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Heart
orchid
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Base
Tolu Balsam
Community
1,102 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 9.6%
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Leading answer I want it
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Fragrance profile
About Tolu
Tolu by Ormonde Jayne is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2002, this composition was created by perfumer Geza Schoen. The top notes unfold with orange blossom, juniper, and helichrysum; the heart reveals orchid, rose, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle on balsam of Tolu, amber, tonka bean, and frankincense.
White flowers Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Spices Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
414 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
502 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
298 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
245 votes
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2 reviews
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Finally found the holy grail! I’ve been obsessed with the scent of Diptyque’s 34 Boulevard Saint Germain candle for years—that special blend of moss and spices. Diptyque did release a perfume from that line, but it smelled nothing like the candle. Then I tried this Tolu, and guess what? It smells identical to the candle and has made me the happiest man in the world. If you’ve ever smelled that candle, you know exactly what I’m talking about; if not, you have to try it. It’s a unique scent: predominantly floral/green with spicy and resinous notes. Totally unisex and 100% versatile. It has everything.
Overall, Ormonde Jayne’s creations share a common thread: an elegant, refined, and classy base tone. At first, I notice a strong balsamic note and a bit of alcohol, almost like the pyramid is upside down, with that Tolu balsam I love—it’s lighter than Peru but more intense than benzoin. Surprisingly, the aroma is quite floral. The notes are pleasant, and the olfactory aura seems delicately charged with iris, though undeclared, and a rose that hides and reappears. Over time, it settles on the skin, transforming into something very powdery, with some opoponax and a strong amber accent. Despite the preciousness of the blend, Tolu’s elegance remains intact, and the fragrance never becomes heavy, maintaining that transparency that makes it wearable, with about 5 hours of longevity on my skin. A top-tier perfume that I discovered thanks to the kindness of Master Pedro.