Quick answers
Olfactive family
Citrus / Fruity Floral
Collection
Four Corners of the Earth, Intensivo, maximum strength edition.
Olfactive signature
A serene citrus tea floral around osmanthus absolute, green lemon blossom and tea notes, light in touch yet with surprising lasting power.
Creative direction
Geza Schoen, the German perfumer, composes this fragrance under the creative direction of
Linda Pilkington, founder of the house.
History and inspiration
Qi Intensivo is composed for Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom) by Linda Pilkington, whose perfumes are handmade in England. It belongs to the Four Corners of the Earth collection, and Intensivo is the maximum strength edition of the perfume.
Qi, pronounced key or chi, means Breath of Life, an ancient word that runs through the Chinese language and everyday life. The perfume is inspired by the Chinese love for the lightest and most delicate scents. By design it makes no great statement and so offends no-one. The house describes it as something more spectacular than a bold gesture, like an amazing dawn or a softly scented, fragile breeze. Qi is honest, open and natural, and it makes its mark for those who do not want to be too obvious but who may feel unfinished without it.
The opening is fresh and green, with green lemon blossom, neroli and freesia. The heart turns to tea notes and osmanthus absolute, with violet, hedione and rose adding a soft, powdery floral warmth. The base is built on mate, benzoin, musk, moss and myrrh. The remarkable feature, as the house points out, is that the tea notes anchor the osmanthus and give this light composition a surprisingly lasting trail. At Intensivo strength that staying power is reinforced while the perfume keeps its airy character.
Official olfactive pyramid
The olfactive architecture of Qi Intensivo is presented below using the maison's own Head, Heart and Soul labels. The summary notes are osmanthus absolute, green lemon blossom and tea notes.
Head
Green Lemon Blossom, Nerolifresh, green and floral opening
Freesiasoft white-flower lift
Heart
Tea notes, Osmanthus, Violetthe osmanthus and tea heart
Hedione, Rosepowdery floral warmth
Soul
Mate, Benzoin, Muskmate and tea anchoring the base
Moss, Myrrhsoft resinous, mossy finish
Olfactive profile
The signature of Qi Intensivo is its serene balance of citrus, tea and osmanthus. Osmanthus absolute carries a natural apricot-and-leather nuance, here kept fresh and luminous by green lemon blossom and the tea accord rather than pushed toward fruitiness. The result is calm and uncluttered, a perfume that feels like fresh air rather than a statement.
On skin it opens bright and green, then settles into its soft osmanthus and tea heart before a gentle mossy, resinous drydown. Its Perfume Profile reads understated, calming and spiritual. The Intensivo concentration gives this delicate composition more body and longevity than its lightness would suggest.
Key characteristics
Family
Citrus / Fruity Floral
Perfume Profile
Understated. Calming. Spiritual
Concentration
Eau de Parfum, Intensivo, maximum strength
Format
88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US
When and where to wear
Qi Intensivo is a natural choice for spring and summer and for daytime, where its fresh, green calm feels most at home. Its understated character makes it well suited to work, warm weather and any moment when a quiet, clean scent is welcome.
Although it is light in touch, the Intensivo strength and the anchoring tea notes give it good lasting power, so one or two sprays carry it comfortably through the day.
In Linda's words
The house publishes a personal note from founder Linda Pilkington for Qi Intensivo.
The unique aspect of Qi is its eau fraiche quality, but contrary to expectations it has a lasting sillage. This is the beauty of tea notes, which anchor the Osmanthus absolute. A good scent to bring tranquillity.Linda Pilkington, Ormonde Jayne
Similar perfumes
These perfumes share a family or character with Qi Intensivo.
| Perfume | House | Why related |
|---|
| Osmanthus | Ormonde Jayne | the house's crisp osmanthus fruity-floral, sharing the same flower |
| Champaca | Ormonde Jayne | a creamy floral with the same green-tea signature |
| Isfarkand | Ormonde Jayne | a cool citrus woody in the same fresh register |
| Osmanthe Yunnan | Hermès | a tea-and-osmanthus watercolour from the same Asian register |
| Tea for Two | L'Artisan Parfumeur | a tea composition sharing Qi's brewed-leaf character |
Frequently asked questions
What is Qi Intensivo by Ormonde Jayne?01
Qi Intensivo is a citrus fruity-floral Eau de Parfum by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom). It is the maximum strength edition of Qi, part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection, built on osmanthus absolute, green lemon blossom and tea notes.
What does Qi Intensivo smell like?02
It opens on green lemon blossom, neroli and freesia, turns to a heart of tea notes and osmanthus with violet, hedione and rose, and rests on mate, benzoin, musk, moss and myrrh. The impression is fresh, green and serene, a citrus tea floral.
What does the name Qi mean?03
Qi, pronounced key or chi, means Breath of Life. It is an ancient word that runs through the Chinese language and everyday life, and the perfume is inspired by the Chinese love of light, delicate scents.
Does Qi Intensivo last on the skin?04
Yes. Although Qi feels light and fresh, the house notes that the tea notes anchor the osmanthus and give it a lasting sillage. The Intensivo concentration reinforces this staying power.
What is the olfactive family of Qi Intensivo?05
Ormonde Jayne classifies it as Citrus and Fruity Floral. Its Perfume Profile reads understated, calming and spiritual.
Who created Qi Intensivo?06
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 Qi Intensivo?07
It is an Eau de Parfum at Intensivo, the house's maximum strength, presented in an 88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US bottle.
When should I wear Qi Intensivo?08
It is best in spring and summer and during the daytime, where its fresh, green calm suits work and warm weather. One or two sprays are enough.
Where is Qi Intensivo made?09
Ormonde Jayne perfumes are handmade in England by the independent house, owned by founder Linda Pilkington since 2001.
Sources
Published 18 June 2026 · Last fact check: 18 June 2026 (notes, style and profile sourced from the official Ormonde Jayne product page) · Osmetheca
