Ormonde Jayne 2020 EDP

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Tanger

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Ormonde Jayne Tanger is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Tanger opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Neroli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Resins, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Ormonde Jayne's Tanger carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, Tanger is a masterclass in citrus-amber duality. It's a sweet, sparkly crowd-pleaser for some, a bitter, challenging beast for others. Expect anything from candied orange to a smoker's car, proving that body chemistry is everything with this one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
Tanger Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With good longevity and moderate to strong sillage, Tanger transitions well from day to evening. While some found it office-friendly due to its sophisticated floral and amber core, its often-sweet nature and prominent projection mean it's better suited for casual outings or romantic encounters.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Tanger bursts open with a bright, juicy mandarin and bergamot, uplifted by exotic ylang-ylang. This vibrant citrus quickly mingles with the sophisticated heart of neroli, rose, and the soft embrace of cashmere wood. The fragrance then settles into a warm, creamy base of rich amber, resin, and vanilla, underpinned by the earthy depth of oakmoss, creating a complex, evolving scent journey.

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