Love Tuberose by Amouage

If you’re a fan of tuberose in Interdit or Astral, this isn’t your vibe. For me, the clove note is the one that never shows up and dries out my skin. The tuberose is barely there, and the jasmine is so sharp it overshadows everything. If you’re looking for something like Interdit, forget it; this is more for lovers of Alien or J’adore with that retro, aggressive jasmine.

It starts with a strong, fresh, and sweet nard, softly blended with gardenia and jasmine. Everything melts into a cream and vanilla base, while sandalwood wraps around the scent. The white floral opening evolves into something powdery and creamy. It lasts 8 hours on skin, has moderate sillage, and lingers on clothes until washed. It’s not a beast like other scents from the house, but it’s high quality; reminds me of the nard notes in Dior’s J’adore. The vanilla is light but stands out in the sweetness. I have a Made in Oman batch from a small box; maybe the new formulas are lighter and less long-lasting.

I don’t get why people say it smells like a cemetery. I work in funeral services and have been to many burials, but I don’t smell anything like that on me. On my skin, it’s a sweet, milky white floral. You can really taste the whipped cream along with the white flowers and vanilla in the background. I love it. It’s perfect for spring, totally daytime, though I’d also wear it in the summer evening.

I’m head over heels for Love Tuberose. I love that mix of tenderness, sensuality, and elegance; all its facets are impressive and crisp, with undeniable quality. The emotions it evokes go beyond just liking it. I know people compare it to other nard scents, and they’re right: this narcotic note is in many fragrances, but this specific one is carnal, opulent, sweet, milky, and slightly spiced. It gives the sensation that nard and gardenia petals intertwine to birth a new flower. It smells like nard fused with gardenia, mixed with whipped cream and drops of vanilla. I have the launch version, and on my skin, its longevity and projection are extraordinary. It’s a beautiful, ageless nard and gardenia with personality that shows its claws. I wear it anytime but with restraint; it might be overwhelming in very hot climates.

To me, it smells like 90s hair salon mixed with a cemetery. I can smell it, but I just can’t stand it 🙁

Reminds me of wedding cake frosting: creamy and milky. To my surprise, there’s an animalic touch that makes it more interesting. It doesn’t have a strong sillage; it stays closer to the skin, but once I wear it, I can smell it all day. It’s a mature, elegant, very feminine, and romantic scent. It’s gorgeous.

Summary: creamy white floral. This perfume has the power of a white floral where neroli stands out, but it’s not sharp like those fragrances usually are; it’s balanced with cream and vanilla notes. It’s very elegant, slightly sweet, floral, and distinctly creamy. It would shine in the intermediate seasons (spring, autumn), and I might even dare to wear it on summer evenings. Highly recommended.