Quick answers
Olfactive signature
A heady tropical floral built on frangipani, jasmine and tuberose absolutes, lifted by plum, water lilies and green orchid over a base of amber, musk, cedar and vanilla.
Perfumer
Not disclosed. Compositions led under the creative direction of
Linda Pilkington, the house’s founder. Per-perfume attribution to be confirmed with her.
Story
Frangipani is composed by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom) by Linda Pilkington, whose perfumes are handmade in England.
With its large elegant cream coloured petals, frangipani is perhaps the queen of all tropical flowers. The heart of the structure is a fabulous heady fusion of frangipani, jasmine and tuberose absolutes, elevated with plum, water lilies and green orchid oil. The house describes a scent with great foundations and architecture, where the notes are soft, captivating and unforgettable.
Linden blossom, magnolia flower and lime open the structure. The heart layers frangipani, rose, tuberose, water lilies, plum and orchid oil, while amber, musk, cedar and vanilla close it. The plum facet came from a memory of eating plums by the sea near Mombasa among the frangipani trees. Frangipani is an Eau de Parfum at maximum strength in the 88 ml format.
Olfactive pyramid
The olfactive architecture of Frangipani is presented below using the maison's own Head, Heart and Soul labels. The summary notes are Frangipani, rose, tuberose, plum and Madagascan vanilla.
Head
Linden blossom, magnolia flowersoft floral opening
Limefresh citrus lift
Heart
Frangipani, rose, tuberosethe heady tropical floral fusion
Water lilies, plum, orchid oilfruity and green floral facets
Soul
Amber, muskwarm, soft base
Cedar, vanillawoody-sweet finish
Olfactive profile
The signature of Frangipani is its heady tropical heart. Frangipani, jasmine and tuberose absolutes are composed in full presence, then lifted by a distinctive plum facet and green orchid that keep the white florals from becoming cloying. Its Perfume Profile reads balanced, stylish and elegant.
The opening is soft and green, with linden blossom, magnolia and lime. The heart is the centerpiece: a rich tropical floral fusion brightened by plum and water lilies. The drydown of amber, musk, cedar and vanilla gives a warm, soft finish that keeps the composition elegant rather than overwhelming.
Key characteristics
Perfume Profile
Balanced. Stylish. Elegant
Concentration
Eau de Parfum, maximum strength
Format
88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US
When and where to wear
Frangipani is a spring and summer floral at heart, where its tropical heart reads at its most luminous, though the amber-vanilla base also carries it into milder autumn evenings.
Its balanced, elegant character suits both daytime and evening, and warm-weather wear in particular. A moderate hand lets the white florals and plum bloom without becoming heady to excess.
In Linda's words
The maison publishes a personal note from founder Linda Pilkington for Frangipani.
When I first encountered the frangipani trees near Mombasa, they were growing on a line of trees by the sea. We would eat the most amazing tasty plums and jump into the sea to wash our hands and face. Frangipani simply had to have a plum facet in its formula.Linda Pilkington, Ormonde Jayne
Similar perfumes
Other Ormonde Jayne Signature perfumes share a family or character with Frangipani.
| Perfume | House | Why related |
|---|
| Champaca | Ormonde Jayne | a creamy floral gourmand |
| Osmanthus | Ormonde Jayne | a crisp citrus floral |
| Ta'if | Ormonde Jayne | an opulent floral amberesque rose |
| Evernia | Ormonde Jayne | a woody amberesque floral |
Frequently asked questions
What is Frangipani by Ormonde Jayne?01
Frangipani is a heady tropical floral Eau de Parfum by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom). It is built on frangipani, jasmine and tuberose absolutes.
What does Frangipani smell like?02
It opens on linden blossom, magnolia flower and lime, turns to a heady heart of frangipani, rose, tuberose, water lilies, plum and orchid oil, and dries down to amber, musk, cedar and vanilla. The impression is a rich, elegant tropical floral.
Why is there a plum note in Frangipani?03
The plum facet comes from a memory the house has of eating plums by the sea near Mombasa among the frangipani trees. It felt the flower had to carry a plum facet in its formula.
What is the olfactive family of Frangipani?04
Ormonde Jayne classifies Frangipani as floral. Its Perfume Profile reads balanced, stylish and elegant.
Is Frangipani a strong perfume?05
It is a heady white floral, but the plum, green orchid and water lilies keep it balanced and elegant rather than overwhelming. A moderate application is recommended.
Who composed Frangipani?06
The perfumer is not disclosed publicly by Ormonde Jayne. This detail is to confirm at a forthcoming Zoom exchange with founder Linda Pilkington.
What concentration is Frangipani?07
Frangipani is an Eau de Parfum at maximum strength, presented in an 88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US bottle.
When should I wear Frangipani?08
Frangipani is a spring and summer floral at heart, though its amber-vanilla base also carries into milder autumn evenings. It suits daytime, evening and warm-weather wear.
Where is Frangipani made?09
Ormonde Jayne perfumes are handmade in England by the independent house, owned by founder Linda Pilkington since 2001.
Sources
Published 17 June 2026 · Last fact check: 17 June 2026 (corrections validated by Ormonde Jayne and aligned with ormondejayne.com) · Osmetheca
