Ormonde Man, from Ormonde Jayne was released in 2004. The perfumer behind this creation is Geza Schoen. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander, Juniper Berries, and Pink Pepper, middle notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Black Hemlock or Tsuga, and base notes of Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
Released in 2004
Classified as a Chypre
Nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen, who is behind many fragrances from the Ormonde Jayne house.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cardamon, Coriander and Juniper Berries Heart Notes: Oud and Black Hemlock Base Notes: Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk
Gorgeous fresh citrus opening with the bergamot that quickly grabs your attention, which quickly becomes spicy and woody, with a notable pink pepper and cedar notes, with a lovely cardamon in the background. The ingredients quality is undeniable. Becomes smoother into the heart with some creamy sandlewood. But is overall a dry spicy woody scent, but still maintains an element of freshness. It's defiantly a very complex fragrance with a lot of facets, theres spice, freshness and woodiness.
Reminds me a little of Royal Oud by creed due to the spicy woody nature, both fragrances share similar notes. I'm not saying they smell alike, but they do smell slightly similar and share similar nuances. Ormonde Man is like a fresher summer version of Royal Oud.
Projection is strong for the first hour, especially with the pink pepper, after which the projection is good throughout. Longevity is excellent good 8 to 10 hours every time.
This is the perfect masculine scent for work, signature scent worthy. Its classy, elegant and incredibly versatile due to its pleasing nature. This would also fit well for formal settings too, perfect scent for a white shirt.
As far as seasons, this again is very versatile I can see this working in the day time for all seasons, but perfect for spring IMO.
Final rating is 4.5/5.