Tubéreuse Impériale by BDK Parfums
Men Women 2016
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Description
Tubéreuse Impériale by BDK Parfums is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, the nose behind this creation is Cécile Matton. The top notes are geranium and tuberose; the heart features Indian neroli, ylang-ylang, sambac jasmine, Egyptian jasmine, and iris; and the base notes consist of Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, cashmere, Singapore patchouli, incense, and cypress.
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Key notes
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Top
geranium
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Heart
Indian Tuberose
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Base
Madagascar Vanilla
Community
1,416 votes
- Positive 76%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 14%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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Fragrance profile
About Tubéreuse Impériale
Tubéreuse Impériale by BDK Parfums is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, the nose behind this creation is Cécile Matton. The top notes are geranium and tuberose; the heart features Indian neroli, ylang-ylang, sambac jasmine, Egyptian jasmine, and iris; and the base notes consist of Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, cashmere, Singapore patchouli, incense, and cypress.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
567 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
635 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
594 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
495 votes
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Tuberose
On my skin, it’s an incredibly rich white floral, yet so subtle it barely projects and I have to lean in to smell it. A shame, because at this price point, it’s not worth it if I don’t enjoy it. As always, give it a try and draw your own conclusions.
darlenerock
Creamy, feminine, and sweet nardos without being cloying. Lasts about 6 hours on skin, though the projection is modest. It’s a great perfume and a safe buy if you love nardos, even if there are cheaper options with similar scents. I bought a set of three travel sizes to test more, and I have to admit: the 10ml of Tubereuse Imperiale won me over. Now I have the empty travel bottle and a 100ml bottle I bought less than a month ago, and I’m already down to 10ml left. Beautiful fragrance. It reminds me a lot of Rouge Malachite, but this feels creamier with more prominent nardos. I love wearing it on hot, humid days; it shines so much. The trail is moderate, but the longevity is beastly. When I use it, I love catching unexpected bursts. It accompanies me subtly in a wonderful way.
darlenerock
Creamy, feminine, and sweet nard without being cloying. Lasts 6 hours but with a weak sillage. If you love nard, it’s a safe buy, though there are cheaper options. I bought a travel set and Tubereuse Imperiale captivated me so much I already have a 100ml bottle. It reminds me of Rouge Malachite but creamier with a stronger nard presence. Perfect for hot, humid days: it shines. The sillage is moderate but the longevity is beastly. I love that it throws unexpected bursts. It accompanies you wonderfully.
Playas1010
Super feminine, versatile, and with great projection. I loved it, bought it as a decant, and now I want the full bottle.
Playas1010
Super feminine, versatile, and with a nice trail. I loved it so much that I bought a decant and now I want the full bottle.
SeekerofHugs
Tubereuse Imperiale is an elegant and refined nard, as its name suggests. These are dense, creamy nards thanks to the ylang-ylang; sweet but balanced. Unlike Velvet Vanilla, which is sticky and borders on sickly, this isn’t heavy at all. It also smells of jasmine, slightly powdery and woody. As it dries down, it becomes sweeter and creamier with vanilla, sandalwood, and benzoin. It’s elegant, sophisticated, and versatile. It transports me to a tropical island. Lasts about 5 hours with medium-low sillage. I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it because there are similar, more affordable scents. My favorite from BDK is Gris Charnel in Extract. I ordered a set of 4 samples from BDK for 15€. Tubereuse is out of stock but they restock. If you like nards, give it a try.
SirCharlie
BDK’s Tubereuse Imperiale was a pleasant surprise; it’s not a loud nard. It dominates the composition, but jasmine and ylang-ylang soften it until it feels creamy and silky, with a peach-like fruity note and a woody base. Worth trying for being original, high quality, and having good longevity and projection. I see it as more unisex than others in its category, though with a feminine touch, ideal for temperate climates (can be overwhelming in heat) and for various occasions. Rating: 8/10.
Myosotis
Nard with ylang-ylang, jasmine, and woody notes, though the nard stands out. It’s intense, creamy, sweet, elegant, and modern. It lasts me over seven hours and projects moderately. It’s not for me because I get saturated by sweet nards, but within this category, it’s one of my favorites.