by Ormonde Jayne
Tanger by Ormonde Jayne is a radiant, unisex citrus-amber fragrance that centers on a sweet, creamy neroli with underlying amber, vanilla, and resins. It opens with a bright mandarin and bergamot-laden citrus burst, leading into a soft floral heart of ylang-ylang and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly musky-sweet base with oak moss, resins, and vanilla. Though some perceive it as quietly radiant, others describe it as heavily sweet and honeyed, evoking a gilded, oriental floral mood reminiscent of Baccarat Rouge 540 or Memo Paris Sweet Redemption, albeit more refined and balanced. It performs best in warm weather—spring and summer—and offers a smooth, long-lasting drydown with moderate sillage. Many find it unexpectedly pleasing, with some declaring it a 'blind buy success' and a signature scent. The composition is cohesive, with a luminous opening and a quietly radiant, slightly ambery depth that lingers without overpowering.