Collection: Ormonde Jayne

OUR STORY

The Ormonde Jayne story is a journey of discovery for Founder & Creator, Linda Pilkington. From a young age, her sense of aesthetics, boundless energy and a curious mind, remain the driving force behind Ormonde Jayne.

A HOUSE IS BORN HEAD HEART & SOUL

Having outgrown the home atelier, Linda showed her ambition, with a head for business and a confident mind, she took on her first studio and began manufacturing for other companies but in her heart the desire to create her own “House” was always there. Putting pen to paper, Linda’s vision for Ormonde Jayne gradually took shape. In her mind the ‘House’ should have a logic, a soul, bringing together all aspects of her interests - numerology, the number eight, representative of infinity and a vibrant bold colour to showcase positivity and optimism. Rare ingredients not widely used in perfumery, tying together her love for so many aspects of a sybarite’s desires.

Her vision was a desire to create cutting edge perfumes. The ingredients should unfold like fine cuisine, the flacon should sparkle under lights like crystal and of course, a proper heavy over-cap. The unmistakable style and colour of Ormonde Jayne - intelligent design, clean lines, solid and functional yet oozing sensuality and a modern edge, with signature contrasting colours of vibrant mandarin and textured linens. It’s timeless, innovative, masculine yet feminine and eye catching.

LA BOUTIQUE

In October 2001, when a bijou space became available on London’s Old Bond Street, Linda’s trademark vitality and commitment, convinced the landlord that Ormonde Jayne would be a success and fit well amongst the surrounding prestigious stores. Ormonde Jayne’s boutique had not only opened its own doors but also those to a new era for British luxury perfume. Today, the Ormonde Jayne boutique remains in the prestigious Royal Arcade and is a haven for Linda’s take on modern British perfumery.

THE LAB

Upholding the values of a perfectionist and a commitment to British manufacturing, all products continue to be made in the Ormonde Jayne studio, which is now located in Kent “The Garden of England”. As manufacturers, the company is independently audited and is certified GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Oils are infused for months in our maturation room, before filtration and bottling. Perfumes are poured to the maximum strength permitted and our in-house trained staff inspect every stage of production for quality control.