If you don’t know Ormonde Jayne’s fragrances, then you are in for a treat.  And if you do, then you’ll know that this little Royal Arcade boutique (off Bond Street) – which showcases the fragrant creations of talented British ‘nose’ Linda Pilkington – is a feast for the senses.

We’ve long been fans of Ormonde Jayne, so we are delighted to be able to introduce you to the fragrances, too – in particular Ta’if.  One thing we’ve learned while compiling our myriad Beauty Bibles is that rose fragrances push all the right buttons with you.  And roses are at the heart of Ta’if, Ormonde Jayne’s No. 1 bestseller – daring and intoxicating, delectable and, well, oh-so-rosy.

But don’t run away with the idea that this is a light, wispy floral:  it’s opulent and extravagant – and perfect for after-dark.  In Ta’if, the rose is fused with saffron, pink pepper, freesia, orange flower absolute, jasmine, deep and mysterious tree resins and broom… Frankly, it’s impossible not to fall in love with – and it’s for someone who’s in love with life.  (And why the name?  Ta’if is a town 5000 feet above the Red Sea, overlooking the Arabian desert, famous for its plantations of the Ta’if rose…)

We’d like to thank Ormonde Jayne for offering three fragrant sets for you, each with a 50 ml eau de parfum (normally £68) – in a signature chic bottle - and a matching candle (£38), with a pretty impressive 55-hour burning time.  Simply enter your details below, as usual, and keep your fingers crossed.

And if you can’t wait?  Everything is coming up roses at Ormonde Jayne’s boutique at 12 The Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4SL, or on-line at www.ormondejayne.com…