Damask

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

Damask suits the unhurried sociability of a late afternoon by the sea, when conversation draws closer and sweetness still feels light. Its rose and dark fruit bring a sensual warmth, while the mineral edge keeps the impression open rather than plush or enveloping.

How to wear

Try it in mild spring weather or on a temperate summer evening, when the fruit and rose can feel bright without becoming overly sweet. Begin with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms; a restrained application lets the mineral-musky base balance the fuller floral notes.

Who it’s for

For those who enjoy roses with juicy fruit rather than a powdery finish. Damask will appeal to tastes that lean sweet and sensual but appreciate a mineral counterpoint, with amber and musk providing softness beneath the floral heart.

Release year

2020

Ormonde Jayne’s story

Ormonde Jayne combines British craftsmanship with an appetite for unusual materials and inspiration drawn from travel and London’s cultural diversity. Independent ownership and in-house British production support a closely supervised approach, balancing inventive compositions with thoughtful design.

Damask’s concept

Part of La Route de la Soie, Damask interprets the damascene rose through the imagined passage of flowers, fruit and spices along the Silk Road. Ancient Mesopotamia and Damascus provide the creative backdrop, while juicy fruit and mineral amber turn the rose into an abstract composition rather than a literal floral portrait.

Extra info

The house classifies Damask as Floral / Gourmand, despite its mineral dimension. Launch publicity featured a 50 ml bottle, while the current full-size format is 88 ml.