Tuberoza X

After falling in love with the original Tuberoza, I didn’t hesitate to buy this one when I found it at an unbeatable price on a local perfume site. I had zero concerns buying this blind - it’s Dominique Ropion doing tuberose, after all! And I do love it - it has the original pure tuberose scent I fell in love with in Tuberoza, but with an added powdery element that makes this feel just a little more “grown up”, in this very comforting and maternal way. It’s beautiful!! That being said, this performs rather quietly on my skin. Tuberose is one of my favorite notes but it rarely projects much on me - I’d hoped for more beast mode performance here but the softer wear makes this work appropriate and one I can wear easily and often, so I can accept it even though it’s so pretty I want to turn the dial up! All in all, I’m very happy with with this version, but it hasn’t stopped me from also wanting the original version 😅 Gimme ALLLL the tuberose 🙌 💞

I just had the pleasure of trying this fragrance out. I do love Tuberose and white florals and this fragrance is no exception. I really really enjoyed this. The opening is a nice delicate tuberose note accompanied by Ylang-Ylang and amber. It's soft and floral, bright and easy to wear. It's not a strong fragrance by any means, which is okay, but it's done really well, blended really well. I like that this fragrance has two phases to it, as I'm typing this review, I'm maybe 4-5 hours into the dry down, and I'm getting a beautiful powdery and musky nuance to the fragrance that bounces in and out. It's so addictive, it really has you craving more. It's not overly Lipsticky, however, the violet and lipstick note, mixed with a creamy sandalwood that remains light really morphs this fragrance into a transformative experience.

The violet is the star, delicious combined with a sweet green tuberose, and sandalwood. Those three are the loudest notes and this smells very similar to the original except for the addition of violet which really takes it over the top. What an awesome combination. Not getting very much lipstick / powder but there is a perfumey/vintage vibe to this that doesn’t smell dated or old. The tropical energy of the ylang, tuberose and sandalwood prevents it from going in that direction. And I am not a fan of ylang but here it is subtle and blends perfectly with the violet. The more I wear this it reminds me of a cross between TF Violet Blonde and a classic creamy old school tuberose like Red Door

To me, this smells like heaven and I have a full bottle on order having tried a sample first. It does lean towards Narcotic V which I also enjoy - however this is greener and a tiny bit fresher. It’s beautifully blended and the violet and citrus combined take this greener and fresher without it being sharp in the same way that the sandalwood and musk make this creamy and comfortable in the dry down without it becoming cloying. The lipstick is there (I’ve never been a fan of it as a perfume note) but it is present to give momentum to the star attraction, the actual tuberose as it transitions from the initial fresh opening to the dry down.

It’s for someone with a bold personality who isn’t afraid to embrace florals in a daring and contemporary way. It’s not for the faint of heart, but for those who appreciate strong, sophisticated fragrances. This fragrance shines best in cooler seasons, particularly fall and winter, where its richness can be fully appreciated. The way it transitions from fresh florals to an earthy, woody finish is what I find most intriguing. Perfect for those who like strong floral perfumes with an edge. If you're looking for long-lasting fragrances with layers of scent that last, this is definitely worth checking out.🪻🌹💄