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I have been on a hunt for a creamy tuberose scent for quite some time - something in the lines of like Memo Paris Marfa (which is tad expensive) or Ralph Lauren Women intense (discontinued in Norway) for spring and summer. I came across this and blind bought it based off the notes, reviews and the “reminds me of” section. I was a bit hesitant because of the pink pepper note. I’m not a big fan and usually feel it just ruins the whole perfume. Anyways, I received this along with 4 other perfumes yesterday, so I only tested it on a test-strip and all I could smell was pepper. It reminded me of Minerva by Maison Alhambra, which does not smell like pepper per say, but wet earthy soil/wet tobacco. It’s a similar smell. Today I tried it on my skin and I’m pleased to say that on my skin, the pink pepper is in the background and somehow works. It gives it a edgy feel, the same way I feel when there’s suede note in a perfume. Peony & Blush Suede by Jo Malone is a good example of how I feel the suede is not overpowering but in the background giving it a slight edge. To sum it up; this is a beautiful creamy tuberose perfume with a edge. Quite sexy actually. That edge makes it perfect for any season and not just for spring/summer. And for the price.. top notch.

When a freshly cut wood 🪵 meets petrichor 🥰 This perfume is beyond amazing! It’s so realistic! The best woody breeze of the Alps mountains!

This starts off with a burst of pink pepper, a little too much. I enjoy the note but find it a little harsh and heavy in this one, and it overpowers the pear. Luckily, it dissipates quickly and becomes a warm amber and tuberose scent. It sits close to the skin so I think this would be appropriate for any workplace or daytime wear. It is pleasant and understated. Very elegant. I wish I could get a woody note but don’t pick it up. I still enjoy this scent and find it a safe blind buy at a great price. 12/1- Wore this today, and let me say, the dry down of this is gorgeous! There’s a ylang ylang that makes it so soft and creamy. Better than I remember. I wish there wasn’t quite a dominant pink pepper in the top, but as that fades, the beauty comes out!

The drydown is complete peppery/tuberose. The first spritz is bergamot/ylang/pear...citrusy. Then a patch/amber vibe...lastly...peppery tuberose with an ambery vibe sitting underneath. This was a TJ Maxx cheapie find, and this is actually very nice!! Moderate to high sweetness factor...and pretty decent sillage and projection. This can be considered a "strong" scent,so spray intelligently. Thumbs up so far for this one. Never heard of this house before....???... EDIT: This has gone from a like to a LOVE. Intoxicatingly great scent and underrated too. Need to try some others from this line !!!

You know, it’s not THE ultimate tuberose fragrance, but for $10 it is pretty fantastic honestly..! Saw it at TJMaxx today, read the reviews here and went for it even though I have sworn off cheapie blind buys.... I’m not sorry. This is actually really good!! It is sweet, tuberose prominent and very pretty. I like this enough to pick up a second bottle if I come across it. It isn’t the same quality BUT it does remind me of Mancera Velvet Vanilla. If you see it and like bubblegummy fruity tuberose, grab it and enjoy!!