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Tuberose

Polianthes tuberosa

Tuberose is a Mexican night-blooming flower whose intoxicating scent intensifies after dark. The absolute is extracted through solvent extraction, yielding one of perfumery's most expensive and powerful materials. Tuberose is creamy, narcotic, intensely white-floral with buttery richness and a subtle green edge. It's bold, unapologetic, and unforgettable — worn by those who refuse to be ignored.

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Sensuality Femininity Drama Evening Special Occasions Summer Night
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The Scent

Intensely creamy, narcotic, intoxicating. Tuberose smells like white flowers at midnight — heavy, buttery, with a green stem sharpness that prevents it from becoming cloying. It's both innocent and carnal, virginal white petals with a darkly sensual core. Some describe it as "indolic" — possessing an animalic, slightly fecal undertone that gives it complexity and depth. Tuberose doesn't whisper. It proclaims.

Psychological Profile

Tuberose communicates unapologetic femininity and confident sexuality. It's the scent of someone who knows their power, who isn't afraid of intensity, who refuses to make themselves smaller for others' comfort.

What It Signals

  • You embrace your feminine power
  • You're comfortable being the center of attention
  • You don't apologize for intensity
  • You understand drama as an art form
  • You value pleasure without guilt

Psychological Properties

  • Energy: Very high, intoxicating, magnetic
  • Temperature: Warm, sultry
  • Formality: Evening and special occasions only
  • Season: Summer nights, warm evenings
  • Time of Day: Evening and late night

When Tuberose Works

Perfect For

  • Glamorous evening events
  • Romantic dinners and dates
  • When you want to be unforgettable
  • Warm summer nights
  • Moments requiring maximum confidence

Avoid For

  • Professional office settings — too intense
  • Daytime activities — overwhelming
  • Conservative environments — too sensual
  • First meetings — can be intimidating
  • Casual settings — too formal

Complementary Notes

Pairs Beautifully With

  • Jasmine — creates ultimate white floral drama
  • Orange blossom — adds brightness and lift
  • Vanilla — softens with creamy sweetness
  • Ylang-ylang — amplifies tropical sensuality
  • Coconut — adds buttery warmth

Avoid Pairing With

  • Heavy woods — becomes suffocating
  • Strong spices — creates olfactory chaos
  • Green notes — clashes with creaminess
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