Tuberose
Floral · appears in 4 documented compositions
Creamy, camphorous, almost fleshy white floral; the loudest of the florals.
Library uses
4
Dominant placement
heart
Avg. longevity of hosts
8.8 h
Strongest season
Spring
Origin & sourcing
Polianthes tuberosa flowers, India and formerly Grasse; enfleurage historically.
What matters about it
- Tuberose absolute is one of the most expensive floral absolutes in use.
- The flower continues emitting scent after picking, which enfleurage exploited.
- Its methyl benzoate-rich profile explains the bubblegum-camphor facet.
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Tuberose appears 0 times as a top note, 4 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Tuberose in this library average 8.8 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward spring and summer wear. Treat that as a tendency of the floral family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Tuberose
Dior
J'adore
Floral Fruity · Women
Created by Calice Becker in 1999, J'adore is an ode to absolute femininity, opulent floral bouquets, and golden luxury. The fragrance opens with a luminous, succulent fruit cocktail of crisp pear, sweet melon, peach, and sparkling bergamot, balanced by fresh magnolia blossoms. The heart is a grand, masterclass floral arrangement featuring rare Grasse jasmine, star-studded tuberose, lily of the valley, and damask rose. The dry-down settles into a soft, sophisticated base of clean musk, subtle vanilla, and warm cedar wood. It projects an aura of polished elegance and timeless sophistication, making it an iconic staple for formal events and high-end daytime wear.
Carolina Herrera
Good Girl
Amber Floral · Women
Created by Louise Turner in 2016 and housed in an iconic stiletto heel bottle, Good Girl plays on the duality of modern femininity through the concept of 'it's so good to be bad'. The fragrance opens with a rich, inviting collision of dark roasted coffee beans and nutty bitter almond, cut through with a flash of bright citrus. The heart presents a lush, narcotic floral trio of sweet tuberose, exotic jasmine sambac, and orange blossom. The dark, decadent dry-down melts into a rich gourmand base of warm tonka bean, sweet cacao, vanilla, and praline. It offers a magnetic, high-contrast signature that is bold, confident, and perfectly tailored for evening social settings.
Tom Ford
Soleil Blanc
Amber Floral · Unisex
Launched in 2016 within Tom Ford's Private Blend collection, Soleil Blanc captures the remote, sun-drenched luxury of private island getaways and sun-baked skin. The fragrance opens with an unusual, nutty opening of warm pistachio blended with spicy cardamom and crisp bergamot. The heart blooms into a rich, solar floral bouquet of creamy tuberose, exotic ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine. The dry-down wraps the wearer in a decadent blanket of rich coconut milk, golden amber, and smooth tonka bean. It avoids being a generic coconut sunscreen by introducing sophisticated floral and nutty nuances, making it the ultimate definition of high-end tropical elegance.
Givenchy
L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
Amber Floral · Women
Created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, and Fanny Bal in 2018, this modern reimagining of Givenchy's classic 1957 fragrance is an invitation to defy convention. The scent opens with a crisp, juicy burst of pear and bergamot. The luminous floral heart features a bold overdose of white florals including tuberose, orange blossom, and jasmine sambac. The dark, contrasting base merges earthy patchouli with smooth vanilla and ambroxan, creating an unforgettable trail of elegant defiance and luminous mystery.