Linda Pilkington

Linda Pilkington, founder and creative force behind Ormonde Jayne, grew up in Cheshire, England, where her early fascination with nature and scent shaped her path into perfumery. She cultivated a love for rare ingredients and artisanal craftsmanship through travels in Russia, South America, and the Far East, experiences that deeply influenced her creative philosophy. After beginning with bespoke candles and body creams for friends and luxury houses, Linda’s work soon captured the attention of international clients, paving the way for her to open the first Ormonde Jayne boutique in London’s Mayfair in 2001.

Pilkington’s vision is defined by an uncompromising dedication to quality, individuality, and innovation. She is renowned for pioneering the use of rare materials in high concentration, including black hemlock and Champaca, blending them with precision and elegance. Her fragrances tell stories inspired by travel, culture, and memory, each creation carefully composed to feel timeless yet modern. Today, Ormonde Jayne stands as one of Britain’s most distinctive niche perfume houses, embodying Linda’s ethos of understated luxury, craftsmanship, and olfactory artistry.