Tigress-Inspired Scents: Fragrances That Roar With Confidence

The scent of a tigress is a fragrance that is warm, woody, spicy, sweet, and easy to wear. The cologne is long-lasting, with a noticeable sillage. The original Tigress was launched in the 1930s, with a reformulation in the 1980s, and another more recent reformulation by Fragrances of France. The original scent is described as a blend of amber, vanilla, wood, spice, light musk, and a touch of moss lightened by rose. The bottle is topped with faux tiger fur.

Tigress by Fabergé was released in 1938

Tigress was originally released in the late 1930s, but it became popular in the 1970s, when Fabergé ruled the drugstore shelves with Brut, Babe, and a line of earth-toned nail polishes. The palette blended well with harvest gold appliances, and the woman who wore Tigress was imagined to be emerging from a Gran Torino, with long, sandy hair and bell-bottomed pants.

Tigress was reformulated in the early 1980s when Fabergé’s longtime owner sold the company, and again in the past few years when Fragrances of France bought the rights to Fabergé, Woodhue and Aphrodisia. The latest version is easy to spot in its “fresh” looking, non-tiger-striped packaging.

It's an oriental fougère with aldehyde, citrus, floral and spice notes, oak moss, vanilla and amber

The cologne Tigress by Faberge is an oriental fougère with aldehyde, citrus, floral and spice notes, oak moss, vanilla and amber. It was launched in the 1930s or 1970s—sources vary—and was marketed as a scent for women who were "wild" and "uninhibited". Its packaging featured tiger stripes, and its bottle cap was designed with fake tiger fur.

Tigress is a warm, woody, sweet, and spicy fragrance with a noticeable sillage. Its top notes include bergamot and strong amber, with florals like rose, hyacinth, jasmine, and carnation at its heart. The fragrance also has a momentary soapy/powdery element, and a cinnamon note that gives way to vanilla and amber in the dry-down.

Tigress has been reformulated several times, with major changes occurring in the early 1980s and more recently with Fragrances of France's purchase of the rights to the scent. The original formulation is highly sought-after by collectors, who recommend buying vintage bottles from eBay or yard sales.

The bottle design featured tiger stripes and faux-tiger fur

The bottle design for Faberge Tigress is as memorable as the scent itself. The faux-tiger fur cap is a defining feature, with its soft velvet stripes in orange and black. The stopper is designed to resemble a tiger's head, with a golden tint to the juice inside. The bottle is a true vintage classic, with its wooden cap and cylindrical shape. The tiger stripes are a consistent feature, with some bottles featuring stripes inside the box, edged in gold against a rich, reddish-brown background. The stripes are also present on the outside of the box, in gold against an orange-brown background.

The font on the bottle is curly and glamorous, reminiscent of advertising for poodle trims. The overall design is a nod to the 1970s, with its harvest gold hues blending well with the appliances of the era. The fragrance was also popular in the 1960s, with its palette suiting the fashion of the time. The tiger stripes and gold accents were a perfect match for the long, sandy shag hairstyles and bell-bottomed pants.

The bottle design has evolved over time, with different versions featuring unique details. The original version from the 1960s had a flatter fur cap with less distinct stripes, while the 1970s version featured more defined black outlines separating the orange and white parts of the fur. The 1980s version did away with the fur cap altogether, opting for a simple black cap. Despite these changes, the tiger stripe motif remained a constant throughout the years.

The Tigress bottle is a true icon, with its bold stripes and golden accents. It captures the essence of the fragrance, exuding a sense of wildness and glamour. The design is a testament to the fragrance's longevity and popularity, making it a recognisable symbol for generations of wearers.

The fragrance was reformulated in the 1980s

The 1980s Tigress was also less impressive, with a harsh opening and a drydown that was more woody than the original. It was also described as powdery and cheap, overpowering, nausea-inducing, and not as good as the original.

The 1980s version was reportedly reformulated again in the past few years when Fragrances of France bought the rights to Fabergé, Woodhue, and Aphrodisia.

The Vermont Country Store's version is considered inferior to the original

The Vermont Country Store's version of the Tigress fragrance is considered inferior to the original by Faberge. The Vermont Country Store's version is described as a "knockoff" and "far inferior to the original". One reviewer says that while it has some similar aroma characteristics, it is "not exact but close enough". Another says that it is "slightly sweet, spicy, and sexy--a very warm fragrance" but that it is "woodier" and "nowhere near as harmonious" as the original.

The Vermont Country Store's version of Tigress is also criticised for being too strong, with one reviewer saying that it is "very heavy musk, Cedar-ish, growling, dusky...and it unfortunately had a distinct fixative/chemical/alcohol edge". Another reviewer says that it is "strong" and "not as good as the original".

The Vermont Country Store's version of Tigress is also described as a "reproduction" and a "clone" of the original. One reviewer says that while the Vermont Country Store has put their "best clone forward", the opening note is too strong.

The original Tigress fragrance by Faberge is described as "wonderful", "gorgeous", "a classic", "warm and spicy", "luscious", "sexy", "rich", "a real knockout", "beautiful", "alluring", "heady", "sultry", "tantalizing", "warm and inviting", "spicy and sweet", "a must-try", "a coherent riff on Tabu", and "not cloying or overpowering".

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