Tuberose samples: what is on record

17 samples in our shop have tuberose in their recorded note list. Here are 8 of them, each with the data that is on record for it. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Sarah Baker Jungle Jezebel

From Sarah Baker comes Sarah Baker Jungle Jezebel, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Banana, Peach, Bubblegum, Grape, Tuberose, Ylang-ylang and others. The scent families on record: floral, fruity and oriental. It is listed for spring and summer. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Flower

With Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Flower, Goldfield & Banks has an Eau de Parfum for which Sea salt accord, Coastal tea tree, Cocowax, Tuberose, Coral flower, Patchouli and Australian sandalwood are on record. Its family tags read floral, aquatic and fresh. Season on record: spring and summer. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways, an Extrait de Parfum from Nishane, has Tuberose, Mandarin, Peach, White Jasmine, Gardenia, Orris and others on record. Its family tags read floral, gourmand and musky. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.

Frederic Malle Carnal Flower

Frederic Malle Carnal Flower is an Eau de Parfum by Frederic Malle. The notes on record are Water fruits (melon), Vegetal notes, Tuberose (fresh aspect), Tuberose (milky aspect) and Musk. The scent families on record: floral, fresh and musky. For season the tags say spring and summer. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

Rayhaan Vanilla Vibe

With Rayhaan Vanilla Vibe, Rayhaan has an Eau de Parfum for which Plum, Freesia, Tuberose, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Labdanum and others are on record. Its family tags read gourmand, oriental and floral. For season the tags say autumn and winter. What reads as sweet on one person can read as dry on another.

Niche Emarati Lujain

Niche Emarati Lujain is a Parfum by Niche Emarati. The notes on record are Pink Pepper, Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Tuberose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. It is tagged floral, gourmand and woody. It is listed for autumn and spring. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Pernoire Luvani

From Pernoire comes Pernoire Luvani, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Moonflower, Incense, Jasmine, Tuberose, Hazelnut Leaves, Vanilla and others. Its family tags read floral, oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Afnan Lynked Forever

With Afnan Lynked Forever, Afnan has a Parfum for which Mandarin, Berries, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Musk and others are on record. Its family tags read floral and woody. Season on record: spring and summer. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Also in this selection: Diptyque Do Son, Argos Sacred Flame, Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale, Roja Parfums Diaghilev, Argos Love Triumphs Over War, Sarah Baker Charade, Tiziana Terenzi Rosso Pompei, Amouage Honour Woman, Sarah Baker Flame & Fortune.

How to test them

Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub. Start light; you can always add a spray on the next wearing. Test it on skin and not only on paper. Check it after a few minutes, around midday and in the evening.

A decant of 2, 5 or 10 ml lets you wear it on several days before you decide about a full bottle. Keep short notes per perfume; after a week the choice usually makes itself. Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description.

Where to go next

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Questions

How were these samples chosen?

By the tags and note lists on record for each perfume. Nothing was added from memory, the order is not a ranking, and perfumes without recorded notes are described without notes.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.

Why do some perfumes show no notes?

Because we only print notes we can trace to a source. Where no note list is on record, the page says so and leaves the judging to your own skin.