History and inspiration
Kashmir belongs to La Route de la Soie, the Silk Road collection Ormonde Jayne launched in October 2020 and has continued to expand. Added in 2024, it takes its name from Kashmir, the mountain region celebrated for its wool, saffron and cedar, and turns those associations into a dense, comforting wood.
It opens on a spiced, leathery flourish of bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, coriander and cardamom, then turns to a floral heart of iris, jasmine, rose and an imagined blue poppy accord. The base is unusually deep, layering sandalwood, Himalayan deodar, cashmeran, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli, incense and myrrh into a long, resinous drydown.
Olfactive profile
The signature of Kashmir is its creamy spiced wood. The saffron brings a warm, leathery glow, the sandalwood and deodar add a soft, milky woodiness, and the incense and myrrh give the base a meditative, resinous depth.
On skin it is warm and enveloping, the spices softened by the florals and the woods kept creamy rather than dry. It projects gently and lasts well, settling into a soft, incense-laced wood.
Key characteristics
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Format
88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US
When and where to wear
Kashmir suits cooler weather and quiet, contemplative settings, where its spiced wood and incense can unfold. It works for evenings and for days when a warm, grounding scent is welcome.
It is at its best in autumn and winter, though its creamy sandalwood keeps it comfortable rather than heavy, and a light hand carries it a long way.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kashmir by Ormonde Jayne?01
Kashmir is an aromatic woody Eau de Parfum by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom). Released in 2024, it is part of La Route de la Soie, and its character is a creamy spiced wood wrapped in saffron, sandalwood and soft incense.
What does Kashmir smell like?02
It opens on bergamot, saffron and pink pepper, coriander, cardamom, turns to a heart of iris, jasmine and rose, blue poppy, and dries down to sandalwood, deodar, cashmeran and incense, myrrh, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli, musk. The overall impression is a creamy spiced wood wrapped in saffron, sandalwood and soft incense.
What is the olfactive family of Kashmir?03
Ormonde Jayne composes Kashmir as an aromatic woody. Its character is a creamy spiced wood wrapped in saffron, sandalwood and soft incense.
Who created Kashmir?04
Geza Schoen, the German perfumer, composes this fragrance under the creative direction of Linda Pilkington, founder of the house. the specific perfumer for this fragrance.
What concentration is Kashmir?05
It is an Eau de Parfum, presented in an 88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US bottle.
When should I wear Kashmir?06
Kashmir suits cooler weather and quiet, contemplative settings, where its spiced wood and incense can unfold. It works for evenings and for days when a warm, grounding scent is welcome.
Is Kashmir for men or women?07
Like the rest of the Ormonde Jayne collection, Kashmir is composed in the house's gender-free spirit and can be worn by anyone drawn to an aromatic woody.
What collection does Kashmir belong to?08
It belongs to La Route de la Soie, the Silk Road collection Ormonde Jayne launched in 2020 to celebrate its twentieth anniversary, a line inspired by the cities and spices of the ancient Silk Road.
Where is Kashmir made?09
Ormonde Jayne perfumes are handmade in England by the independent house, owned by founder Linda Pilkington since 2001.
