Tubereuse 40 New York

Not much to say on thus one yet, because I just obtained an official 1.5ml sample for a cool $12 from my stellar contact Isaac in their NYC locale..... I don't have anything in depth to share right now, but what I can say is that there are three frags at Le Labo that seem to be somewhat confused, mislabelled or misrepresented... Some of you may know what I'm getting at already......?!?! If not, lemme spell it out: Get your nose on Neroli 36, Fleur D'Oranger 27 & Tubereuse 40.... For some strange reason, the main ingredients which the scents are supposed to be named for are actually more prominent in the other fragrance?!?! Confusing?!?! Tubereuse 40 could/should be more aptly titled: "NEROLI 36............, etc"! In addition, although called "Neroli 36", the fragrance actually carries a good concentration of an ingredient called "Calone"- it's very very interesting and I recommend you look it up please..... It gives the scent a rather fresh, seashore vibe the radiates from it's Marine & Ozonic Nuances...... Very clever on their part though, because the struggle to put our hand EXACTLY on what the nose is smelling is quite an intriguing journey- and IMO, ENTIRELY meant to be that way (*_*)

I know this is essentially an eau do cologne formula, but it is a legitimately beautiful twist on the genre that I just wish were about 30% cheaper! It has all of the longevity of the two big niche neroli-heavy eau de colognes (Neroli Portofino and Cologne Indelible), but it has just a beautiful smidge of tuberose-goodness. It is definitely not a tuberose beast, but all of the intriguing aspects of the real flower are there--the methyl-salicylate mintiness, the rubberiness, the sweet-indolic white flower sillage. To be sure--all of those aspects are really subtle and merely serve to color the overall scent which, when it comes down to it, is a citrus heavy cologne scent...but that slight white-floral bent to the formula is so gorgeous. It smells miles away from the streets of New York, but it feels luxurious and impressive and subtle, which jives with my sense of the city.

Like so many from Le Labo, this one’s name is misleading. There isn’t much tubereuse in Tubereuse 40. It is much more an eau de cologne than a white floral, but they are there. The opening starts off with a big blast of citrus off my skin before settling into a fresh, clean, super unisex and wearable fragrance. The tuberuese shows up around an hour in, but again, it’s in the background and gives the scent some density. I’m a huge fan of this style of fragrances and I’m so glad I picked it up when I was in NYC in April. But, is it worth the money of a city exclusive? I think so, but there are a lot of other eau de cologne fragrances out there. Other than cost, my biggest beef with this fragrance is longevity, but I think that might be a problem with the style, and not just this fragrance. I love it and I’m glad I have it. That’s pretty much all I need to know.

Opens with an explosion of citrus. Becomes a citrus-neroli scent. Comparisons to Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford are justified. However, they are not identical. The Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford has the lavender, angelica, and rosemary herbal punch that Tubereuse 40 is lacking. NP smells fresher and beachier. Tubereuse smells more floral and more like froot loops. NP also smells cleaner and soapier, while Tubereuse 40 is more of a citrus-floral. Got a compliment today at work on this one. :D She said it smelled clean.09/ ETA: 09/06/2019 Good thing I'm trying this out a second time. This time all I'm getting from this scent is shampooed carpets. Wet carpet.

I like this interpretation of easy to wear, daily and floral tuberose with notes of citruses. However, this is not a sweet or sexy tuberose, unlike the one in Kilian, nor is it dark unlike the one in Diptyque's Do son. This tuberose is just your normal, playful, "safe" flower with pretty common top notes of orange flower and bergamot. I do enjoy it, don't get me wrong, I just personally don't find it unique or collection-worthy!

I absolutely love this! To me this is Le Labo’s best fragrance along Gaiac 10, Rose 31 and The Noir. The mix of tuberose stem with the best mix of tangerine and neroli is a masterpiece. It calms me and reminds me of beautiful memories when I lived in NYC. Test it on your skin first.

this was a hand me down. it’s a good fragrance however the longevity was not there. personally, i would never pay the city exclusive prices for this and as mentioned in other reviews, i can’t say it encapsulates the nyc experience.

A longer lasting neroli portofino. It is an extrait concentration, so lasting power is pretty good for a citrus.

BACKGROUND: I just got the 2015 sample set of the exclusives from LuckyScent and will wear one a day with a review for each - from a male perspective. Today I'm wearing Tubereuse 40 on a Sunday afternoon. SCENT: What a burst of joy this is up top - jasmine and clean white florals hit straight up quickly joined (and improved further) by sweet tendrils of citrus - neroli and tangerine. But what's this? Something familiar is unravelling - well hello again, Neroli 36. OFFICE READY? I am going to say yes - this might at first seem a little sweet and light for the serious business of the office, but if I smelt this on a colleague, especially another male, I'd quietly applaud him for wearing what I think is quite clearly a quality floral. A scent for a ballsy forward thinker, who doesn't spray cheap. NIGHT OUT READY? I'd go daytime with this - juicy fresh and full of spring optimism, I think a nightclub or date night would feel incongruous, like Shirly Temple doing her two-step at a rave. Not that it's prissy. It's just that this is sunshine in a bottle and smelling this in a club will make your friends think of tomorrow's closed-curtains comedown. BETTER THAN THE REGULARS? I love Neroli 36 and own a bottle of it for those happier mornings. The florals and sandalwood make this a little more special than the Neroli - although still very similar. Consider it a single step up. WORTH THE $440 (AU $600)? No - it's special, but not that special. For $440 you could get the 100ml of Neroli and 50ml of one of Le Labo's white florals and DIY it. WORTH $240? For the regular price I would buy it instead of topping up my supply of N36. So yes, it is. HIGHLIGHTS: No skank, no seedy undercurrent - yet complex enough in its softness, its beautiful blending of jasmine and neroli, transitioning to a slightly more austere sandalwood. This- this is the first day of summer holidays.

I'm assuming Alberto Morillas has been to New York, so I'm not sure why he made a beach scent. However I will say it's a pretty good beach scent. It smells like a more complex, better version of Jones Beach by Bond No.9. mixed with Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. Really nice beach scent. Not 500 dollars nice, more like 150 nice. Update: I spoke to a very knowledgeable Le Labo manager who solved this riddle and others in the city' exclusive line. She said the inspiration for this was taken from their flagship boutique in New York. Apparently there is a dry cleaning place nearby that gives the smell of fresh linens. So that is what they smell every day in addition to perfume of course. 🙂

I enjoyed it! I pick up the Tuberose, but fortunately it doesnt overshadow the fragrance the way that I feel it does on my skin with other fragrances. Tuberose usually gives me a 'thailand resort' vibe, but here it works with the citrus to create a really nice and fun fragrance that I could see myself (man) rocking outdoors, socialising in summer. In a traditional sense it may lean feminine, but unlike other tuberose fragrances, I think this is totally unisex. I had great performance as well. Edit: further wearing an and I pick up on the neroli and petigrain. Everything is nicely balanced and projects nicely.

Although the pros commonly complain that this is not a tuberose, I can smell the tuberose just fine and I like it. It's a milder version of Fracas and doesn't last as long as Fracas does. To be perfectly honest, I bought it because it was my first time to NYC and I wanted a souvenir. This particular Le Labo fragrance is exclusive to NYC, so I've been told.

Super summery fragrance, similar to Neroli Portofino but it goes its own way, this one is woody, fruity, mossy, slightly yellow floral. Elegant, i would say unisex-fem, but its a breath of fresh air on a hot day.

Very similar to Diptyque’s eau de Sens. Fresh linen smell. But I find the orange blossom is more pronounced in this one.

This scent paints a very specific picture for me. Imagine a large mall with large bathrooms and with service personel working in the bathrooms. Whilst you are washing your hands they are giving you fresh soap bars and are drying your hands with warm towels, and you are expected to tip them generously. With this descritption in mind it is safe to say this smells very clean and soapy. A white musk, and with a fresh clean citrus-y top note. The oakmoss is easy to detect and builds character and depth. The jasmine/tuberose smell almost like lily-of-the-valley and for me this is what makes this smell luxurious. A name like tubereuse gives you a certain expectation to the smell, and especially with a price point like this... Nevertheless it do smell very citrus-y, and the bergamot is very prominent during the whole wear which is only 3 hours? Maybe shorter? It is dissapointingly short lived, and not at all worth it as a niche perfume with a limited buy frame. For an easy-wear, clean, flower perfume by a designer brand I could consider it, because it really is okay, but it does have some flaws in my opinion.

First spritz: refreshing GLORIOUS! Green 💚 I was just getting to be bored with Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom, but I lovvve honeysuckle 🤤 Smell, so thought this =perfect replacement! Couple hours later eh. It’s ok. But at first was 10/10 w/that L.L. DNA I also sense NYC DNA

sweet, almost syrupy, and thin. white florals. this is not NY at all. idk how tuberose and NYC are even connected. i like it, but this is another case of the le labo city and scents not matching at all.

Honestly it's not as good as Le Labo Lys, which is a better tuberose in my opinion. Fun thing to try but the cirtus bites and ages differently from the floral... Not really a crowd-pleaser either.

As much as I like it I wouldn't bother in buying a bottle, on my skin it doesn't last and fades within an hour or so. Is a shame because I truly believe it's a lovely scent.

Partner is trying this one tonight as part of the City Exclusives Discovery Set I purchased as a gift for him. I caught a whiff, then a deep sniff - Tom Ford Neroli Portofino! He agreed. It has a slightly sweeter profile than TFNP, but it's quite close. Oddly, we tried it on paper and only got the tuberose elements and underlying sandalwood. All in all, this is one of the scents we have enjoyed from the 11 sample pack, but probably not adding this to the list to consider for full bottles.

No, tuberose 40 has nothing to do with Carnal Flower. I got orange blossom for 15 minutes, than some orange apple woods suchs as Apom for men but no feminine scent at all. After 2h comes a faint musc lasting for an hour. It is for sure a non linear perfume but without the creamy witchy effect of carnal flower nor its phenomenal lasting power.

a hint of orange blossom over a blast of laundry detergent musks; not a tuberose in sight. buy some dryer sheets and save approximately $345.

In Short vegetal, harsh orange blossom, a citrus transition, then jasmine. In Details The beginning is a rather harsh, vegetal, natural orange blossom. On testing paper I can sense a tiny bit of tuberose extract, but on skin, just harsh orange blossom. The old-fashioned, acrimonious citrusy notes took over, decorated by sweet orange, then turning more peppery. I can also sense a hidden "savory" layer, like one can sense the back of one's head but never actually see it. With a slow, almost unnoticeable pace, it moves to a whispering, slightly-sweet tea-like jasmine, sort of like a certain kind of jasmine fragrance they used in a Chinese paper napkin (心相印纸巾). Le Labo already took the names of Neroli and Orange Blossom, that's probably the reason why this is called Tuberose. Not a bad scent, very long-lasting for a citrusy perfume, but it's not even worth a 600 words comment, let alone the $600 price. If you are curious about what an expensive natural orange blossom smells like, try Dilettante by Hiram Green. Warning: not very user-friendly.

Tubereuse 40 leans unisex to me. I always associate predominately citrus notes as a masculine scent . Just like with Le Labo’s Neroli and Jasmin . All three Le Labo scents are very similar due to the enormous blast of citrus notes and I’m not a fan . Borderline sickening . The names are also misleading especially if I was blind buying a bottle without researching the fragrance accords . Reviewer Birnam_Wood, described it well - I got the same harsh orange flower , vegetal and peppery . It’s just way too many citrus notes - pettigrain, orange flower , bergamot and orange . Hardly any Tuberose . I found Le Labo’s fragrances ( after trying five samples )don’t agree with my skin. Way too fleeting after the initial blast of the opening notes then become too soft and dissipates . I don’t get quality ingredients - very synthetic smelling especially for the prices . Does Le Labo mean - synthetic Laboratory manufactured ? Well that’s what I get . And not pursuing any more purchases from this perfume house .

To my nose this is more of an orange blossom and jasmine fragrance than a tuberose one, but we all know that the names le labo gives the fragrances can be misleading ... The tuberose is there though and it’s more of a dry tuberose than a fresh tuberose, which I think is an important distinction to make in understanding this tricky note. There’s also a green and peppery quality, that is really stunning upon first spray, that (sadly) eventually fades into a more dusty, powdery, and smooth accord... longevity isn’t great here either... no more than 2 hours until it fades into a soapy musk. For me this is also feminine leaning for a Le Labo scent, which is kind of surprising because most of their fragrances straddle the unisex line pretty well. It’s equally befuddling for a fragrance that is meant to represent New York City... and I personally think that these fragrances should be creative in how they represent their unique cities. I did see The Wolf’s review about the NYC manager saying that it’s meant to represent the scent of laundry from a nearby dry cleaning business... but idk, are we really going to reduce NYC’s energetic melting pot identity down to a white floral fresh linen fragrance? I think this city exclusive could especially use a redo personally. Move it to represent an Italian city. I’m also not sure that I agree with other reviewers that are using “beachy” to describe this fragrance... maybe slightly tropical with the white florals... but it’s much more like being in the presence of a blooming an orange tree, if I had to give it a location. It would be nice for springtime in that regard. Not for me but I am curious to see what my mother thinks of it as she tends to like really like white florals and soapy clean fragrances.

Oh Le Labo, of all cities, why would you do this to New York? Your home state and the ones who so vehemently adopted Santal 33 despite everyone telling us we smell like pickles and pencils... One of the most vibrant, most energetic, and most well-known cities in the world... A mecca of diversity, the city that never sleeps... Home base of America's "melting pot" identity: the Harlem Renaissance, the 60s folk scene, the 70s disco scene, the 80s art scene, the 90s club scene, and so much more... Why linear white floral and detergent? Is "laundromat vents" really the best association we have? I don't even think anyone would get that connection, as this is much more rich, upper east side woman. It's giving tragically out of touch. I'd even have preferred an unimaginative riff on the "big apple" or a clever flanker of Santal 33 to this. I'd even take the notoriously urinary/fecal scent of Oud 27 as a cheeky homage to the NYC subway. This is a dewy, green, white floral in the opening which dries down to a citrusy, clean white floral before losing all of its staying power. The entire life cycle of this fragrance is about 30 minutes. In my opinion, Lys 41 from this house and Diptyque’s Do Son are both better takes on white floral and also cheaper, more accessible, and better performing options.

Like others have said the fragrance starts out very citrus and neroli heavy. Bergamot, petitgrain, and neroli really accentuate the opening. It's got a slightly peppery note that might just be the petitgrain, might be something else. Honestly I found it slightly grating in a way I usually don't with le labo scents. From there it devolves into a really gorgeous white floral accord. The tuberose comes out here with a creamy jasmine and the mimosa giving the fragrance an extremely fresh, clean smell like the most expensive laundry detergent you can mind. There is a bit of wood backing it up but it's subtle. There's a creamy musky scent undergirding the whole thing. If you like white florals you'll adore this. Neroli, Jasmine tuberose. They're the center of the show. With the mimosa it smells extremely clean like fresh laundry. Whether that encapsulates new York well I'm not sure. But I loved the scent!

A well-blended balance of sweet-tart citrus, smooth white florals, and woody aromatics. It's tangy and a bit earthy. Slightly green-tea-like. The white floral accord lends just a touch of natural creaminess to the composition, which helps to marry together the bright, liquid tanginess of the citrus topnotes with the dryly-zesty woody base notes, to form an elegant, cohesive whole. It's hand-washing delicate laundry in a bergamot grove mid-day, while anticipating sitting on the cold marble of your kitchen countertop when you're done and savoring a homemade tangerine creamsicle. It reminds me of Clean Acqua Neroli, and the two are similar side by side, but Tubereuse 40 is tangier and woodier, with a dry, landlocked earthiness to it that contrasts Acqua Neroli's coastal, azure freshness.

Le Labo Tubereuse 40 New York is another nice city exclusive that's good but not great, especially when considering its exorbitant cost relative to the standard line of Le Labo fragrances, even. By name, it would seem that it'd be primarily a white floral, but I get as much citrus as I do floral out of it. Looking at the note breakdown to corroborate, bergamot, tangerine, and orange flower create the citrusy-yet-floral vibe in concert with the tuberose itself, and the musk seems to be an addition as it often is in these Le Labo freshies. It leans slightly feminine but not prohibitively so for a man to wear and enjoy, especially in warm weather. Performance is average. A nice one but something I wouldn't give a second thought to for the price. 7 out of 10

If I were to sniff this blind, I'd call it a citrus/neroli cologne. The other supporting notes maybe round it out a touch but I have a hard time justifying this price for a citrus scent, including Bergamotte-for that I'd go for the much less expensive Hermes Jardin series or the Atelier citruses, etc, etc. If you're looking for a heady white floral from Le Labo, Lys 41 is a better bet and in the standard lineup . Full disclosure, I personally think this brand is way over-hyped, especially after having smelled hundreds of scents across te mainstream-niche spectrum. Though I own and love Iris 39 and would consider Ylang 49 and admire Patchouly.

citrusy, peppery, tea like. the tuberose is not overwhelming here, and it smells more like a white floral amalgamation than a tuberose centered scent. it is really lovely and fresh, not that i'd ever pay the city exclusive price though, and i could imagine a lot of other scents more appropriate for a new york scent. i see how it could smell, though, like a late spring morning in central park, the blooming trees and green branches and the scent of clothes fresh from the laundromat.

A hybrid of Bergamote 22 and Neroli Portofino that’s blended really well. I love how the scent interchanges between the 2 on me. One second it’s B22 and NP the next. You could also say it’s a slightly brighter version of Cologne Indelibile (sp?) by Malle. T40 is sweeter than all the aforementioned though. Unfortunately not what you want if you’re looking for a great tuberose scent as it gets drowned out by the neroli. 8/10 w great performance.

Oh my heavens - this is a fabulous tuberose perfume... and this is one that I only had time to try on paper. I will have to go back to the store to spray this on my skin. Wow... I love the right blend of tuberose. This blend was done right, it is unique - and fresh. I will have to explore this more, but need to document my findings - where I do not forget out incredible this blend really is. Awesome! Have got to explore this more!

I like it, but it is not unique in any way whatsoever and with this longevity and projection, you may as well just spritz water on yourself and call it a day. Honestly, the performance of 4711 is superior to this. At this price, the only reason people are buying this is as an expensive souvenir from NYC. Probably the worst performance I have ever come across in my life. You just buy this to say you have it. It’s a flex

I live in NYC and have sprayed this so many different times at the store, and each time I can barely smell anything after 10 min. it’s sort of a watery green/white floral and in my opinion smells like sprite. zero sillage, zero longevity. I just did 10 sprays at the store to really test the strength and by the time I’d gotten on the subway 15 min later it was already gone. ludicrous performance for $500

It's light & refreshing white florals and citrus, and is more feminine-leaning. It's quite simple and nothing radically different. Its availability is limited and so is hard to find. It reminds me very much of 'Kenneth Cole Energy', which is also white florals and citrus. 'Energy' is cheaper and much more widely available, so if you're looking for something similar then check that one out.

Like others have stated, this really is more dominant neroli & citrus than anything else. The lightest touch of tuberose floats in gently and does take a bit to emerge, then it’s gone in a flash! A nice mixed floral, this is okay but if looking for a soliflore, there are other truer choices out there (namely CF, ELTG or SLTC).

Of the three beachy Le Labo florals (Neroli, Fleur d'Oranger, and this) I actually consider this one the most beachy. It's the brightest, like fresh air and a sea breeze. Almost ozonic, airy. Neroli was too metallic in comparison and not as bright as this, and Fleur d'Oranger is heavier and more creamy

Smells very much like a favorite Alba Botanicals Tuberose shower gel from Whole Foods. I enjoy it and it smells very natural, but I was a little surprised how simple and linear it was. If I hadn't smelled it before I would have been impressed, but now I don't know what to think. Scent: 8.5/10

I have fragrance baggage and this reminds me of BCBGirls Star from the early aughts. It's not a terrible smell, but it reminds me of being a 17 year old. I don't think I can wear this. One spray and memories of Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" become alive in my brain.

Maybe they should have called this Tubereuse 40 Scarsdale? Citrus and white florals with the stems which becomes an indolic jasmine. Just smells kinda suburban to me. It's quite pleasant, but it doesn't seem to represent New York. And it fades quickly on my skin.

This is really beautiful and is a dead ringer for Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower. The opening notes are perhaps a little greener than Carnal Flower, but the perfume mellows into a similar sexy mixture of punchy tuberose, sandalwood and other floral notes.

something abt the tuberose note with the citruses is giving me fruit loop..smells Nice but i feel like if i m buying le labo i wanna smell fancy and complex....dry down is really pretty realistic tuberose but def a skin scent, overpriced for this i think

The first blast is all about a chic cologne like Santa Maria Novella, after 30 minutes a clean tuberose takes place. A great execution but I miss the Le Labo musks in here.

Maybe we're all Upper East Side heiresses in their early 50s in Morillas' world. And this is possibly the most boring and lifeless perfume in Le Labo's entire line up.

Fresh and clean floral! Smells similar to other tubereuse perfumes I’ve smelt at Zara. Wouldn’t pay $397 on 50ml for this tbh. Longevity: 8/10

orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine with a massive dose of clean musk. Freshly laundered clothes hanging on the line in summertime. Gorgeous.

This is a very nice neroli. Delicate, elegant. Tubereuse comes later but very faint