Tiger
Fragrance notes
Character
John Mac Steed Tiger is a fragrance for the person who wants to be wrapped in a blanket of heat while the air outside turns crisp. The opening hits with cinnamon and black pepper, sharp and dry at first, then the orange arrives to lift the spice so it never feels flat. This is not a bright morning citrus, but a warm glow that sits close to the skin and invites leaning in.
The heart pulls the composition toward a dense yellow floral. Rose and ylang-ylang give it a heavy, almost syruped texture, while jasmine adds a clean edge that keeps the flowers from smelling dusty. Vanilla in the base meets that cinnamon again, and patchouli grounds the sweetness with a woody, earthy weight that feels deliberate rather than accidental.
The result is a warm spicy profile that suits a quiet afternoon indoors, surrounded by wool and steam from a mug. It is sweet without becoming a candy, and the pepper ensures the florals do not drift into something too soft. The spices and vanilla continue to layer over each other, creating a thick atmosphere that
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