Tuberose is a white, waxy, insignificant-looking bloom that really comes to life after dark, when its heady scent is at its most powerful. In some cultures, the fruit was considered forbidden due to its strong nighttime scent, which many believed lured young, innocent women into temptation. Tuberose perfumes frequently resemble thick, sweet, and sensual concoctions – explosive scents that hit you all at once. So it comes as no surprise that while tuberose is generally found in the heart (or middle) notes, its trail is so pronounced that it often lingers near the base notes, too.
The fragrance of tuberose also carries a hypnotic quality that is both sultry and calming. Not surprising, considering how powerful an aphrodisiac tuberose is – much like the rest of its white floral cousins. Perceptive noses might also detect greener, almost medicinal notes, as well as a very sensual and carnal smell that highlights the more animalic parts of the scent.