Quick answers
Olfactive family
Citrus / Woody
Olfactive signature
A cool citrus woody built on lime, mandarin and bergamot wrapped in pink pepper, over a base of cedar, vetiver and moss.
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
Isfarkand 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.
The house describes Isfarkand as super cool in style, vibrant and sensual. Beautifully balanced notes of lime, mandarin and bergamot, all wrapped up in pink pepper, cedar and moss, make it an uncomplicated yet dynamic scent. It began as a personal birthday creation that the house later added to the collection after a strong response.
Lime, mandarin and bergamot open the structure. Pink pepper forms the heart, while cedar, vetiver and moss close it. Isfarkand is an Eau de Parfum at maximum strength in the 88 ml format.
Olfactive pyramid
The olfactive architecture of Isfarkand is presented below using the maison's own Head, Heart and Soul labels. The summary notes are Pink pepper, lime, mandarin and cedar wood.
Head
Lime, mandarinvibrant citrus opening
Bergamotbright hesperidic lift
Heart
Pink pepperthe warm spiced pivot of the composition
Soul
Cedar, vetiverdry, cool woods
Mossgreen woody depth
Olfactive profile
The signature of Isfarkand is its cool clarity. A vibrant citrus opening is set against dry woods and moss, giving a fresh composition with unexpected depth and tenacity. Its Perfume Profile reads vibrant, atmospheric and addictive.
The opening is bright and juicy, with lime, mandarin and bergamot. Pink pepper bridges the citrus and the woods with a warm spiced facet. The drydown of cedar, vetiver and moss gives the composition its cool, green woody character, the part that makes a simple citrus structure read as sophisticated and addictive.
Key characteristics
Perfume Profile
Vibrant. Atmospheric. Addictive
Concentration
Eau de Parfum, maximum strength
Format
88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US
When and where to wear
Isfarkand is a spring and summer scent at heart, where its vibrant citrus reads at its coolest and freshest. The cedar and moss base keep it wearable into milder autumn weather too.
Its uncomplicated, dynamic character makes it ideal for daytime, work, travel and warm weather. It can be applied generously without becoming heavy.
In Linda's words
The maison publishes a personal note from founder Linda Pilkington for Isfarkand.
It was my husband's birthday and naturally I knew his taste in perfume. I wanted to create a knockout fragrance, better than anything he had ever worn. Within months he told me he is stopped every day and asked about his fragrance. Always magnanimous in spirit, when I requested to add it into our collection, he said "absolutely". Even today we still hear wonderful stories from our clients about the positive reaction they receive, everyone wants to know what you are wearing.Linda Pilkington, Ormonde Jayne
Similar perfumes
Other Ormonde Jayne Signature perfumes share a family or character with Isfarkand.
| Perfume | House | Why related |
|---|
| Osmanthus | Ormonde Jayne | a crisp citrus floral |
| Ormonde Man | Ormonde Jayne | a woody oudh on hemlock |
| Ormonde Woman | Ormonde Jayne | the house signature woody |
| Evernia | Ormonde Jayne | a woody amberesque with moss |
Frequently asked questions
What is Isfarkand by Ormonde Jayne?01
Isfarkand is a cool citrus woody Eau de Parfum by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom). It pairs vibrant citrus with cedar and moss.
What does Isfarkand smell like?02
It opens on lime, mandarin and bergamot, turns to a heart of pink pepper, and dries down to cedar, vetiver and moss. The impression is a cool, vibrant citrus woody.
Is Isfarkand a fresh perfume?03
Yes. The house describes it as super cool in style, vibrant and sensual, built on a balanced citrus opening over dry woods and moss.
What is the olfactive family of Isfarkand?04
Ormonde Jayne classifies Isfarkand as citrus woody. Its Perfume Profile reads vibrant, atmospheric and addictive.
Who composed Isfarkand?05
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 Isfarkand?06
Isfarkand is an Eau de Parfum at maximum strength, presented in an 88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US bottle.
When should I wear Isfarkand?07
Isfarkand is a spring and summer scent at heart, where its vibrant citrus reads coolest. It suits daytime, work, travel and warm weather, and can be applied generously.
Why is the citrus so long lasting in Isfarkand?08
The cedar, vetiver and moss base give the composition a woody depth that holds the citrus far longer than a typical fresh structure, which is part of its addictive character.
Where is Isfarkand 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
