Tuberose is a white flower known for its creamy, almost bubblegummy undertones. Sensual, heady, and often intoxicating, it’s the hero note for many iconic fragrances. Here are six scents that showcase tuberose in all its narcotic glory.
Fragrance: Antares
House: In Astra
Notes: Pink Pepper, Tuberose, Amber
Description: Heady and opulent, this is named after the red supergiant star – the brightest in the constellation of Scorpius. Despite the warmth its red glow suggests, I find this to be a cold take on tuberose, like smelling the blossom in a rainstorm. To me, it is an homage to the white flower in its most distilled form. It certainly smells like the cool, mysterious darkness of a night sky, in the very best way possible.
Fragrance: Tuberose in Blue
House: ALTAIA
Notes: Neroli, Tuberose, Freesia
Description: Inspired by balmy Rio de Janeiro, this is a refreshing whirlwind of scent that smells like the outdoors. This is not your candied tuberose, but rather a woody, fresh, and delicate take on white petals. There is also a sense of refinement; this would be well worn on an upscale occasion, with a little black dress. It smells elegant and feminine, with an undeniable air of intrigue.
Fragrance: Tubéreuse Astrale
House: Maison Crivelli
Notes: Cinnamon, Tuberose, Suede
Description: This scent is an ode to a summer night, the clear sky above lit up with glimmers of stars shooting past the Milky Way. As the name suggests, this scent indeed evokes galaxies beyond our own. It’s an otherworldly blend of powerhouse notes that last forever on skin and clothes. Juicy, sweet, and spicy, it’s utterly mesmerizing.
Fragrance: Marfa
House: Memo Paris
Notes: Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Vanilla Bean
Description: Named after a small desert city in Texas, Marfa is ironically quite a tropical scent, a gorgeous, creamy burst of white and yellow. This is your bubblegummy tuberose, a bewitching, almost coy take on the note that is at once exotic and loveable. Picture creamy white tuberose ice cream, garnished with slices of peach and mandarin.
Fragrance: Narcotic V.
House: Nasomatto
Notes: Mint, Tuberose, Jasmine
Description: Crisp, bright, and blooming, this fragrance is the result of a quest for an overwhelmingly addictive scent of feminine sexuality. Named for Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and desire, it evokes the fertility of springtime. Although it’s green and fresh, like a tuberose still attached to its roots, there’s an underlying seduction – this is no scent of innocence.
Fragrance: French Flower
House: Matiere Premiere
Notes: Tuberose, Ginger, Pear
Description: This is the enchantment of a field of tuberoses at night. The pear perfectly balances with the flower, creating a dreamy veil of captivation. This one is slightly bubblegummy in the most elevated way – a huge, sweet bouquet of plump white florals, grounded by the vegetal note of green tea.
