Tanagra

Tanagra is a soft, powdery iris-centric fragrance with a delicate balance of citrus, floral, and woody elements. It opens with a bright burst of tangerine, pear, and freesia, creating a fresh and slightly sweet prelude that fades quickly into a fine, elegant core of iris, jasmine, and peony. The dry-down reveals a refining woodiness from cedar and vetiver, blended with discreet musk, yielding a softly evolved, intimate scent that feels like a second skin. It is particularly well-suited to spring and summer, especially in cooler or rainy weather, and performs best on days or in casual settings. The fragrance is universally feminine-leaning, yet some note it as wearable by men due to its restrained, woody structure. While the scent is highly praised for its refined harmony, subtle elegance, and comfort, longevity remains a persistent issue—most find the scent fades rapidly, often becoming an intimate skin scent within an hour. Durability is consistently weak across users, even when sprayed generously, and no significant improvements in longevity have been reported. Overall, it is a serene, quiet, and wearable perfume that leans toward simplicity and transparency, but fails to justify its price point given its short lifespan.