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Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe
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Tangier Cafe

floral
sweet
amber
musky
fruity
honey
gourmand
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating affordable interpretations of popular fragrances and original compositions that punch above their price point. Tangier Cafe, released in 2017, sits in the latter category, offering a distinctive take on oriental composition without the premium markup.

The fragrance opens with blueberry and anise, a slightly unconventional pairing that gives the top a fruity sweetness with subtle spice. The heart transitions into floral territory dominated by rose, which softens the opening's assertiveness and provides a classic anchor. The base builds on amber and musk, grounded by honey that ties the sweet theme throughout into a cohesive, warm finish. Overall, this is a gourmand-leaning oriental with enough floral structure to feel sophisticated rather than purely dessert-like, balancing sweetness with restraint.

Tangier Cafe works best for those drawn to warm, slightly sweet fragrances that aren't cloying. It performs well in cooler months or as an evening scent, though the moderate projection means it won't dominate a room. This fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Hedonist profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
floral
100%
sweet
100%
amber
100%
musky
100%
fruity
100%
honey
100%
gourmand
100%
anis
75%
soft spicy
75%
powdery
50%
rose
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Blueberry
Blueberry
Sweet, slightly tart, and earthy, blueberry in perfumery has a natural, foresty quality that keeps it from reading as pure candy. It has a slightly waxy, powdery facet alongside its fruitiness. Used in fresh florals and some modern niche fragrances where its honest, slightly rough-edged sweetness adds character.
Anise
Anise
Sweet, warm, and intensely licorice-like, anise seed has a Mediterranean, medicinal sweetness that is simultaneously familiar and distinctive. In perfumery anise adds a warm, aromatic depth that bridges spice and gourmand families. Used in oriental compositions and masculine fragrances to add a slightly unusual, warming sweetness.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Honey
Honey
Sweet, waxy, and faintly animalic, honey in perfumery has an almost skin-like quality, intimate and slightly raw. It's related to beeswax in the natural world, and both add a warmth that reads as close and personal. Honey bridges floral and oriental families, adding natural sweetness with a slightly dark edge.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match93% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Hedonist82% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
floral100%sweet100%amber100%musky100%fruity100%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Alexandria Fragrances fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe? +
$69.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating affordable interpretations of popular fragrances and original compositions that punch above their price point. Tangier Cafe, released in 2017, sits in the latter category, offering a distinctive take on oriental composition without the premium markup. The fragrance opens with blueberry and anise, a slightly unconventional pairing that gives the top a fruity sweetness with subtle spice. The heart transitions into floral territory dominated by rose, which softens the opening's assertiveness and provides a classic anchor. The base builds on amber and musk, grounded by honey that ties the sweet theme throughout into a cohesive, warm finish. Overall, this is a gourmand-leaning oriental with enough floral structure to feel sophisticated rather than purely dessert-like, balancing sweetness with restraint. Tangier Cafe works best for those drawn to warm, slightly sweet fragrances that aren't cloying. It performs well in cooler months or as an evening scent, though the moderate projection means it won't dominate a room. This fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Hedonist profiles.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe? +
Top: Blueberry, Anise. Heart: Floral Notes, Rose. Base: Amber, Honey, Musk.
What fragrance family is Tangier Cafe? +
Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Tangier Cafe? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Red Rose Cafe (Amber, Honey, Floral Notes, Rose), Arabian Oud Kalemat (Amber, Honey, Floral Notes, Blueberry), Gulf Orchid Blueberry Musk Mukhmarria (Amber, Musk, Floral Notes, Blueberry), diesel Zero Plus Masculine for men (Amber, Musk, Rose, Anise), Estee Lauder Lauder (Amber, Musk, Rose, Anise) may smell similar to Tangier Cafe.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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