Tubéreuses Castane

Oh my gosh, what an intense and gorgeous fragrance this is--the chestnut note made me get a sudden sense memory of Paris in the autumn and winter. I love this so much more than I would have predicted on the basis of the (sure, OK, pink-bubblegummy) main note. The chestnut note, the caramelized vanilla, the way the tuberose melts into the chestnut and turns it into some kind of stratospherically intense dessert-as-beverage--well, it's more than all right with me. In fact, it's a love! I wouldn't have even known about this if the lovely Etsy decanter hadn't included it as a sample. She seems to know what I will love before I do--an eerie talent, and one I would love to develop myself. I think it's safe to say that if you love tuberose and you love vanilla and sweet wistful nutty melancholic Parisian accords--this is the perfume for you. A pity that it seems pretty hard to find. I noticed that all the Fragrantica links lead to different perfumes by Lancome. Speaking of which, I think I need to revise my possibly unconscious bias against Lancome as a perfume maker (I always liked the skin and makeup products). This is a wonderful powerhouse of a fragrance, and a little goes a long way. I just applied a few drops of the EDP to one wrist, and I can tell that it's projecting at least six feet, and perhaps even filling the room. Magnificent! I think Liz Taylor would have admired this fragrance. Update: I put on Boucheron earlier today, and its loud, pushy tuberose made me want the delicious Tubereuses castanes, which my dear perfume pal Sarah sent me to sample a few months ago. So I put a few drops (a teensy amount is sufficient!) on my naked left wrist, and oh my, it is so, so beautiful, even more beautiful than I remembered. Tubereuses castanes doesn't clash with the residue of the Boucheron drydown, but it outshines it, at least the formulation that I have (and I love that perfume, so this is more of a compliment to the Lancome than a diss of my beloved Boucheron). Superb! But you must love tuberose and chestnut.

I thought I lost my chance to purchase, but it popped up recently on my favourite discount site. I had sampled it years ago and loved it but I didn't pull the trigger fast enough before it was sadly discontinued. Tubereuses Castane smells just as I would have expected it to. It is a nutty tuberose. The chestnut is warm, cozy and almost savory. That savoriness helps temper the sweetness of the tuberose and tonka, though this is still a pretty sweet fragrance. There is a weird sourness that I smell from the cap and on paper, but thankfully it disappears completely when on my skin. If your skin retains that sourness, this my not be for you. The tuberose is sweet and more similar to that in Armani My Way or JPG So Scandal than Gucci Bloom or Armani Rouge Malachite. This is a pretty thick and heavy fragrance that I only wear in cooler weather. I tried it just on my hand when I bought it in the middle of the summer and it was far too heavy and cloying, even with that one spray. Wearing it now in cooler fall, it is beautiful, warm and cozy. It is slightly mature and quite feminine I experienced pretty good performance, but it didn't project as much as I expected when I first applied it. It lasts 8+ hours on skin and even more on clothes. The projection was very strong on initial application, but it settles way down in about an hour. Then it stays well within arms length, but does have a nice trail. The bottles in this line are some of my favourite. They look and feel very high quality. Heavy glass, metallic cap, the beautiful filligree-inspired golden coloured metal panel on the side and front. Everything about the bottle is beautiful. The only down side is the box it comes in. It is pretty uninspired, just a boring cheap white box. I am willing to overlook this since the Maison Lancome line is more moderately priced than some of the other designer private lines. I would rather a beautiful fragrance in a stunning bottle than a fancy box.

I've deleted my original review n am doing another 'cos this is a complicated one. Initially I had a small decant n just liked it, it reminded me a bit of Amarige but more interesting n with a slightly smoky vibe. I layered with rosemary essential oil at one point n that worked really well. Tubereuse Castane grew on me until I decided I had to get a bottle after all as it's quite unique, the chestnut note I haven't smelled in anything else n there's something almost savoury salty about it as well as the big tuberose. The tonka is vanillery. The scent had an almost chewy quality (I've previously only noticed in Valentina Myrrh Assoluto.) I decided loved it n bought a bottle. Since I purchased the damn thing, I came across a review on another site which mentioned this - The buttery quality can flip into actually greasy n then it will make you feel sick. Congratulations to the other reviewer, I now notice this n can't unsmell it. That anyone finds this "astringent", or like pickles as some others have mentioned, bewilders me, as astringent is the opposite of greasy kinda isn't it? I suspect this oily quality is what others have mentioned as stomach turning or nauseating. I'm going to have to leave it alone for a while now n hope my nose forgets about it for a bit then I can maybe enjoy it again next winter. It's certainly been an interesting ride.

Everything I've tried from the Maison Lancôme line has been a winner. I wish I could collect them all, but the steep prices and large bottles keep me from doing so. And that's the only reason why Tubéreuses Castane is not on my wishlist: I love Lavandes Trianon, Roses Berberanza and Oud Bouquet (new version) even more and can't have them all. I know I said this several times and sound like they paid me (I wish), but if you love intense, sweet, well-blended floral gourmands, look into this collection. Tubéreuses Castane smells just like the name sounds. Hypnotic, narcotic tuberose and sweet roasted chestnuts. To be fair I'm not 100% sure if I would have identified the chestnuts on my own, but it's really a very nutty fragrance, awakening memories of roasted nuts with a crunchy sugar crust you get on funfairs and Christmas markets. The tuberose is creamy and clean, but not too light in this, which is a nice contrast to the gourmand notes. I just love it when tuberose notes are intense and narcotic, but not powdery and musty. This kind of tuberose smells so feminine and sexy to me. This is a really sweet fragrance that opens up loudly and doesn't change that much. The floral and gourmand notes just melt together to a very harmonic blend on my skin. The longevity is as great as with everything from this line.

I'm not a tuberose fan, but in this combo I do like it. This is not a unisex parfume in my opinion. Very feminine and warm like a cashmere sweater. I could not imagine this on a man. It is very concentrated and I higly advise only ONE spary. If you spray 2 times stricly spray in the air and walk through. It will last all day. After I bought the bottle and took it home the first time I used it I was so disappointed and felt like this is a overwhelming sweet parfume. I realised after that I sprayed it too many times like I have to do with many of my other parfumes... I gave it one more go and fell in love with it once again. This is warm, sexy and captivating...also sweet, but in a mature way. I tryed to buy tuberose parfume so many times, but they just reminded me always of an old lady... this is different it is just enough tuberose for me and most of all it is roasted chestnuts. A bit of honey and amber in the background. A warm floral overall with a nutty feel to it. Beautiful bottle and really high quality of fragrance. I love that it is very very long lasting and it has a strong silage. Scarves adf swaters smell for weeks.

Gorgeous stuff with an attitude overload. This is the strangest behaving perfume I have. Not overly tuberosy; if I had to guess what the composition is, I'd never guess tuberose. Chestnuts do come out quite a bit, but this one goes on quite make-up like, at least for me. Reminds me of those lipstick perfumes, powder removed, and it is very similar to L’Ange Noir by Givenchy. Has absolutely nothing to do with Girl of Now which I also own. Girl of Now is very much in the vein of today's designer, or rather, mall perfumes, while Tubereuses Castane exudes class and elegance. I do get the oily aspect of it, I chose to call it buttery rather than oily, but it is not a turn off for me. It pushes TC straight into niche category, but I see how it could be difficult to wear for some. It is the heaviest perfume I have ever experienced, and I do mean that literally. Due to butteriness, it feels like it weighs a ton, but the lipstick aspect of it makes it rather enjoyable. I am thrilled to have this, finally. I would have had it sooner but I was listening to those who claimed it was a dupe for Girl of Now. It most surely is not!

Tubereuses Castane was the fragrance I was least interested in from the Maison Lancome line because tuberose is a note that I'm not sure I like very much and it gives me a headache when it is too strong, but in combination with other florals which tone it down, I don't mind it. TC opens pleasantly, the tuberose very quickly comes to the forefront of the composition followed closely by the slightly smoky chestnuts which then goes on to become the most dominant note. Eventually, after it has been on the skin for about 20 minutes, the tuberose chills out, blends in with the nutty notes and tonka turning this into a slightly powdery, warm, cozy scent. It brings to mind a rustic log cabin warmed by a fire, with chestnuts roasting. Honestly, I found this one to be quite challenging the first two times I tried it however, it is one that has grown on me. It is certainly one of the more unique scents from Maison Lancome and surprisingly I now like it, a lot and I give it extra points for having changed my mind about it.

I finally sourced a bottle in November 2022...it arrived in our summer which was more like spring. Wet, humid and uninspiring (in my country at least). Then the scent smelt lovely but too heavy. Revisiting in winter I’m really experiencing it very differently. Wow! The florals feel like a big fat vintage Ylang Ylang (which I love!) backed up with tuberose which adds a creamy soapy edge/texture. The chestnut has the same feel to the nuts in Roses Berberanza which I also loved (I didn’t get any funk with that fragrance) and along with a toasted gourmand note, it also feels woody/hay-like. This scent feels rich and dense but I don’t perceive any fatty notes or oiliness here. Not overly sweet and nothing that makes me feel nauseous. It is glorious. A big scent with a nod to vintage, at least on my skin. Stunning. To me this is unisex with a very slight lean into femme territory.

This fragrance has made me appreciate tuberose. I had a difficult time with this note previously, it always came across as too heavy and dense for me. Im learning that how I experience it depends greatly on what notes it appears with. For instance, it does not work well on my skin with too many other white florals at play. My partner has commented on a it smelling fruity upon opening. Had to do some research to find that is likely tonka that lends this slight fruitiness to the opening. This fragrance is blended so elegantly. I find it intoxicating, sexy even. A bit comforting as well. I own four from this line and this is my favourite so far. I get 10 solid hours from 6 sprays.

Tuberose is the star of this fragrance and it sure is a lush experience. The opulent quality verges on too much when it's not cold enough, the scent itself being very rich and fatty like a whipped cream or Mont Blanc dessert with oodles of marrons glacés and tuberose nougat. The weight of the scent is like the colour of the juice in the bottle. Overall, the scent is very unique. I do not own anything in my rather large collection that smells like this. It's heavy but maintains the signature elegance and femininity found in all Maison Lancome creations. I'll have to stop now before I complain about Lancome discontinuing the best creations in this line.

This is pleasant but strong, overwhelmingly so to the point that if you spray too much it'll start smelling like urine. Another exhibit of how strong it is: I have a habit of spraying perfume fresh out of the shower and take a sniff occasionally throughout the evening to test them out, and the next morning after I'd tested this the water in the cup I had on my desk tasted of this scent. No, I didn't spray it anywhere near my desk - the smell had diffused into the water gradually and only after night's sleep when I didn't drink from the cup did I notice the change thereafter. Out of all my perfumes this is the only one that does this.

This is a delicious interpretation of tuberose. Very boozy. Like a chestnut and vanilla liquor added to a creamy and voluptuous tuberose. Smoky, rich, balsamic it really is a tuberose for fall and winter months. For me this is the perfect tuberose for the holiday season and I would love wearing this during that time. A beautiful fragrance for anyone who loves the smell of chestnuts, vanilla and tuberose. I agree with @rene saller review 100%. I can't add anything more. She nailed it. Going on my want shelf. My husband flipped for this. His exact words were delicious.

Finally! A fragrance with roasted chestnut as it's main note, that is wonderfully balanced with tuberose. This is a combination that I don't see often, and it's LOVE at first sniff! It's heavy in the tonka, which makes it syrupy, rich, boozy....however, the floral notes keep it from being a straight up food scent. The chestnut notes disappear in the dry down and it leaves a creamy, sweet, tonka-infused tuberose skin scent. I LOVE this--I think it's underrated and should be celebrated as much as Oud Bouquet. 10/10

This discontinued hidden gem of the line is one of my favorites. It is unique to my collection and I have not smelled anything similar. It's blended well...nice balance of nuttiness and tuberose. I can smell the chestnuts distinctly. Beautiful scent trail. Not mass appealing, but those who love creamy, nutty perfumes with some floral will give you compliments. Longevity for me is about 10-12 hours. It's a heavy hitter, so I use 2-3 sprays max. I don't understand why this is discontinued. Total love for me.

I was really holding on this one after reading those reviews. Now, when I finally got it I feel so happy. It is not too strong, but it is definitely long lasting. It is create a creamy bubble around you. Cozy and creamy. Somehow I feel special by wearing it. probably it is now on the second place out of 10 bottles from this line. Not too much of either notes. Just soft, cozy and well balanced to me.

I do not agree with the other reviewers. I’m my books it isn’t an overly strong fragrance, or winter only, right now it’s august and I’m wearing it to a family gathering and it’s perfect, sweet floral, borderline gourmand. Has a very sophisticated and lady like vibe to it. i blind bought this as I love chestnut and I love tubereuse so it was a no brainer

Delicious! I did not think/want to try it until my sister picked it up and sprayed it on. All that day I kept getting these yummy whiffs and only late at night I realized is Tubéreuses Castane's fault... I did not expect this combo to work for some reason, hence why I did not want to try it on, but it works and it is a delight!

I respect everyone's experience of this fragrance, but on me this is beautifully sexy in a very sophisticated way. Warm chestnut over everything and the tuberose below it, as a hum. Every fragrance I own with tuberose it dominates, but not here. Here it stays beautifully second. I wish it didn't cost almost 200 euros...

No it is not similar to Tom Ford orchid soleil! TF is very heavy tubereuse and cream,strong enough, Tubereuses castane is milky nutty,it is warm, sensual very sweet and very very cosy, while TF, on me, is cold and i prefer this for summer. A great perfume for winter and Christmas, is Tubereuses Castane !!

Does anyone know if there is a strong ressemblance with Orchid Soleil ? I just saw Tubereuses Castane on ebay at a fair price but I already have the TF, so if they are really alike, I won't buy it.