Niche tuberose perfumes: 8 ways to wear the white flower

Tuberose is the diva of white flowers. Creamy, heady, a little sunny, it never goes unnoticed. Some find it too much, but well dosed it's one of the most sensual flowers in perfumery.

In niche perfumery it comes in many forms: alone and frank, green and fresh, wrapped in cream, set on woods or surrounded by other flowers. There's one for every taste, even for people who think they don't like it.

Here are eight niche perfumes where tuberose takes the lead. The notes we quote are the ones on our pages, nothing more.

Tuberose alone: French Flower

French Flower (2019), by Matière Première, is an eau de parfum built around tuberose. Our notes list nothing else. The flower with no detours, ideal for finding out whether you really like it. See French Flower.

Concentrated tuberose: Tubéreuse Astrale

Tubéreuse Astrale, by Maison Crivelli, is an extrait de parfum centred on tuberose. Again, our notes list only that. The extrait concentration makes it a denser take, for anyone who wants the flower at full power. See Tubéreuse Astrale.

Green tuberose: Carnal Flower

Carnal Flower (2005), by Frédéric Malle, opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and melon. The heart brings together tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, then the base pairs coconut with musk. Eucalyptus gives it a surprising green freshness, coconut rounds it off. A fresh, bright tuberose. See Carnal Flower.

Creamy tuberose: Love Tuberose

Love Tuberose, by Amouage, opens on tuberose, gardenia and jasmine. The heart is Chantilly cream and vanilla, then the base brings cedar and sandalwood. White flowers and whipped cream: it's the most gourmand one here. See Love Tuberose.

Sunny tuberose: Tuberóza

Tuberóza, by Nishane, is an extrait de parfum. It opens on ylang-ylang, sweet orange, artemisia and orange blossom. The heart pairs tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and marigold, then the base brings amberwood, vetiver, sandalwood and musk. A big, sunny white bouquet set on woods. See Tuberóza.

Woody tuberose: Tubéreuse Impériale

Tubéreuse Impériale, by BDK Parfums, opens on pink pepper and geranium. The heart mixes tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, jasmine and iris, then the base brings cashmeran, sandalwood, incense, vanilla, patchouli, benzoin and cypress. Incense and woods give it depth. An evening tuberose. See Tubéreuse Impériale.

The white bouquet: Good Girl Gone Bad

Good Girl Gone Bad (2012), by Kilian Paris, brings together jasmine, tuberose, rose, osmanthus and narcissus. Here tuberose shares the stage with other flowers. A rich, bright floral for anyone who loves generous bouquets. See Good Girl Gone Bad.

Modern tuberose: Âme de Fleur

Âme de Fleur, by Liquides Imaginaires, opens on rose, a heliotrope accord, mate and green pear. The heart pairs tuberose, a solar accord, saffron and jasmine sambac, then the base brings woods and modern molecules. Pear and mate give it a fresh start, saffron a warm touch. See Âme de Fleur.

Which one should you pick?

• You want the flower on its own: French Flower or Tubéreuse Astrale.
• You're after a fresh tuberose: Carnal Flower or Âme de Fleur.
• You love gourmands: Love Tuberose.
• You want a big sunny bouquet: Tuberóza or Good Girl Gone Bad.
• You prefer a woody tuberose for the evening: Tubéreuse Impériale.

One tip: tuberose is powerful, one or two sprays are enough. Try it on your skin before you choose, and compare prices on Fragist before you buy.