Tigress (1938)
by Fragrances of France

Didn't like it much in the '60s, and doubt I'd like it at all now. I found it crass, to be honest, and it smelled cheap. Maybe it was partly my 1950s midwestern Methodist upbringing and I just need to get over it, but fragrances that shout, "Look at me, I'm sexy!!!" almost never are to me. When I was given the well-known three-cologne set, I used the other two, gave away the Tigress and kept the cool bottle as a bud vase.

26th October, 2011.

Ah Tigress! I got a bottle of this for my 12th birthday, May 1, 1968. Exotic, mysterious, powerful - it was heady stuff for girl that age. To me Tigress embodies that time of raging hormones. Just the name of it sent a surge of warmth and eagerness through me. When I put it on I thought I could conquer the world. I used up that first bottle in no time and was drawn into the world of fragrance when I set out on my bike, babysitting money in hand,in pursuit of another bottle.

13rd August, 2011.

Like others here, my mom used to wear this sometimes. I really don't remember the scent all that well, pleasant enough... but have to give it a thumbs up just for that crazy fuzzy cap!

19th February, 2011.

Oh wow, I loved reading all those reviews! My mom used to wear it back in the 60's and 70's and I think it set the standard for me for musky, floral, spicy scents rather than super sweet florals. I agree about the furry cap, what a sassy, sultry marketing idea. I was fascinated when I was little with that silly cap!

15th July, 2010.

Ah--this was my late Mom's all-time fav way back in the '50's and '60's--this one and Evening In Paris--I can still remember how the Tigress smelled--way too musky, way too strong--way too overbearing, and dark--definitely for wearing to a night club--but, Mom loved it--and, that kitchy, faux Tiger-skin covered cap--how could it miss?! We always gave her Heaven Sent, instead, hoping to give her a hint--now, the original of that one I just adore!

9th July, 2010.

Lord I loved this stuff, and wore the bath oil as perfume in the 60s. How I wish I had some again. This scent was truly mine. There was a nice Tigress Musk as well. Thomas Wolf was right. You can't go home again.

16th May, 2009.