Tubéreuse Vertigineuse

I have several Molinard perfumes: Habanita, Ambre Lumiere, Chypre Charnel, Nirmala and La Rive Nirmala. I've tested several others and - so far - my experience with Molinard perfumes has been positive. So, naturally, I didn't test Tubereuse Vertigineuse (translation: Breakneck Tuberose. No, I don't "get it" either) before swapping with Cinnakitty for a part-used bottle. It arrived this afternoon, and I unwrapped it with some trepidation, noting that I could smell it before opening the box! I sprayed once to the back of my right hand and resolved to let it dry down properly before even sniffing; this was impossible though, as Molinard's Tubéreuse Vertigineuse insists on being heard. You simply can't avoid it. This has huge sillage from the outset and - had I sprayed in my usual wild manner, I probably would have asphyxiated the entire household. I instantly loved it, and my love grew the longer I wore it. On my skin, tuberose is punchy and in your face from the outset; it is gorgeous, rich and classy. Coconut is there too, but it's not a sweetened, dessert coconut and adds a creamy texture to the scent. On drydown, the woods start to come into play, but I have to sniff with my nose close to my skin to pick them up, sandalwood being dominant. TV is sweet, but it seems natural, coming from the flowers rather than being artificially added. I honestly cannot smell any flowers, other than tuberose (rose being consistently MIA from the outset) and would suggest that peach (rather than peach blossom) is present. Sillage is dependent on the amount you spray, but is heavy and could easily tip into enormous if you are trigger happy. Longevity is very good, even on my dry perfume-gobbling skin; I suspect TV will last for days on clothing. Definitely not a safe blind buy unless you are a real tuberose fan. It is not office friendly either, unless you are prepared to go very easy on the trigger, as TV could easily be too much, particularly for colleagues who are sensitive to smells. To summarise: A seemingly underrated perfume, definitely one to try if you love tuberose.

Comparing to Aerin Lauder "Palm Hibiscus", Molinard really blew my socks off, i thought Palm Hibiscus is the one, but longevity and sillage wise, Molinard beats Aerin easily. My review about Aerin Palm Hibiscus years ago: This fragrance threw me back to my childhood memory when i live in Java, Indonesia. This is the smell of JAVANESE WEDDING Ceremony, it takes 2 days to complete the ceremony. Checkout on youtube. The first day, is showering the bride and groom to be with water from 7 sources consist of 7 different flowers (Setaman flowers). Each has a certain meaning for the ceremony. 1.Sedap malam=night tuberose /polianthes tuberosa (lit. flower that smells good in the night, because it bloom at night and you can smell it the strongest in the night, truely is a "queen of the night") 2.Kenanga = Cananga/ylang ylang 3.Kantil = White Champaka 4.Melati Gambir = Jasmin (jasminum pubescens/officinale) 5.Melati= Jasmin Sambac 6.Mawar Merah = Red Rose 7.Mawar Putih = White Rose On the wedding day, the bride hairdo will be done with a lei of a fresh jasmine. Also the groom has a lei of jasmin on his neck. The bridal room (for honeymoon) is decorated with abundance amount of flowers (Tuberose, Jasmin and Rose) Not only the couple but the whole house/rooms smell so divine!! Together with the wedding costume, the music of "Gamelan" and the wedding rituals itself makes the whole ceremony so sacret, mystical and magical. I live in The Netherlands, everytime i visited my family in Java, my mom put a bunch of tuberose in my rooms & jasmin on my bed. I love the smell of my room. I am wearing a sample/tester at the moment and everytime i smell it, i get really homesick and i miss my family. Tuberose on this one is so pure. I don't smell any other notes but Tuberose.Although,it is not specified in the notes list above. I am 100%sure it is the white flower. Sillage :Enormous tuberose ( 9/10) Longevity: Beasty - long lasting (12 hrs+) Overall: 10/10 This is so far the best scent of Tuberose and on top of my fragrance list. Very well done Aerin Lauder! I am so loving it!!!!! ❤❤

I blind bought it based on your recommendations and I am so in love i'm telling you🤩. The first spray was hit in the face, so unusual, it literally made me dizzy I needed to go for a sleep. Quite an experience, my brain needed to get used to it. But since I woke up I just can't get enough of this and fortunately I don't have tuberose hangover😄. Creamy powdery dense tuberose that makes my mouth water. I don't really get peach or coconut, maybe in the background somewhere along with the cedar in the drydown. It works for me, sooo good, I imagined it just like as it is. No sweetness at all, just rich creamyness and I definitely wanna smell like this. I tried layering it with Narciso poudree lotion, and it is oohhh divine. I'm very happy and totally recommend. Update - after 3 days of full wear, I can totally detect the coconut now. It is well blended with the creamy aspect of the tuberose and it was hard to tell apart, bit now I got it. This is why it is so delicious. Update2 - it became my second signature through the months and I'm really digging it. The more I wear the more coconutty it feels. I thought it will be better when colder weather comes, but it was surely more appropriate in the warmer months and can't wait to wear it in the summer heat and choke some people out haha. It is so dense and so alluring, I find it quite erotic with its rich aroma. So much so that I sometimes miss some airiness and then I layer it. Very unique composition smells so beautifully natural and not too complex. It is bold indeed and the quality is outstanding. I can smell this baby the whole day, and it stays in my hair for days.

After debating for a while, I pulled the trigger and ordered this. This is my 4th Molinard - a house I am enjoying getting to know! She arrived today, and I gave her a go. My first impression was big, bold, tenacious tuberose - befitting the name. At this point (about 30 minutes after spraying), she is a true green tuberose. I tend to prefer creamier tuberose, and at this phase she reminds me of Fleur de Rocaille (not vintage FleurS, FYI), though less aggressively green. Given the presence of coconut, I anticipate the small amount of sharpness to round out as she moves into the middle phase and into the dry down. She really is a gorgeous beast, and if you're taste in tuberose runs more towards green freshness, I would recommend her wholeheartedly. I will update if necessary. At this point, she is a definite, enthusiastic Like. I am becoming a bit more discriminating when it comes to doling out Loves, so keep that in mind. As for my new love affair with Molinard, I am already wondering what to try next!! Edit: Two things I've learned in the past 24 hours. The first is how amazingly long lasting this is, something rare for me to find these days as my skin eats perfume right up. I can still smell it on my clothes. The sillage is impressive as well, though beware - over spraying is definitely the kiss of death. Secondly, the green aspect never really goes away. It's still beautiful, and I will still wear this, but it's never going to be THE tuberose for me, which is fine because I get to continue searching. This is not for the faint of heart or for someone who doesn't want to be noticed. Good job, Molinard!

I feel like Molinard is a very underrated niche house these days . Saying that because I don’t hear anybody talking about it. Tubereuse Vertigineuse is my only perfume from Molinard and it’s an absolute stunning creation! That if you love sweet, warm, creamy almost buttery, ambery tubereuse. If not, stay away! This fragrance has an outstanding smell, quality of ingredients and its priced very low. I own several tubereuse centred fragrances, from designer and niche houses, and this is one of the strongest performing out of all of them and the cheapest! So, if you’re on market for a heavenly smelling tubereuse scent, and you also like rose, jasmine (quite preeminent here), with a sweet, ambery, woody base, look no further. To make this even better it has a slightly tropical undertone, maybe created by the coconut blossoms?!? This is the best affordable tubereuse I’ve come across so far... I should get a backup bottle until it gets discontinued, like it happened with other amazing scents I loved in the past, because this smells phenomenal! The packaging is not five stars, it’s really plain and simple, dark purple cardboard box and bottle, but it is what’s inside that matters the most! This smells like it could cost five times more. I would have to keep a close eye on Molinard, they might have some other hidden gems in their catalog...

After carefully reading all reviews, I decided to give a try to what many have considered a beauty. While I cannot disagree with such statement, I have nonetheless to disagree with much that has been said previously. I wore the fragrance about 1 and 1/2 hour ago. The first spritz is a full blast of greenish tuberose, which reminded me immediately of my wedding fragrance (Gucci Bloom). It can't be said this is a creamy tuberose; on the contrary, its lovely, green, waxy nature - not at all indolic - it's here endorsed by a crisp, vibrant jasmine. The creaminess some experience is the waxy quality of the tuberose; it can remind of body cream, such as nivea. All in all, this is a fantastic tuberose if you like the green notes which fresh tuberose flowers radiate when yet attached to the stem. No signs of coconut, or any of the woods listed in the notes here. Just a faint trace of musk - ghostly! - and perhaps a hint of peach peel (though very, very weak). For those of you looking for a really creamy tuberose (which emanates when flowers go indolic), try L'interdit by Givenchy. Though the first spritz will blast up your nostrils a strong, "douce amere" candy-like scent, the drydown will reveal to you the creamiest, tenderer tuberose I have found up until now. Said this, I absolutely LOVE this fragrance! Most suited for colder seasons.

VERTIGO. Okay, the first sprays have been...well, an experience. Starts off with a fizzy "clean" tuberose with some creaminess, but this keeps building, first with powdery facets of tuberose, then with coconut, then with dry woods, then creamy woods, then dry woods again...Quickly spinning out of control until you can't tell what you're smelling - is that sawdust?...but your eyes are burning and you need to wash it off before you go blind, fast. Twice. And that was one spray to the back of the hand. You fumble blindly for a towel and gently pat your eyes. Many people love this, so I will try again and give this another chance, but not today. Is this what they mean by "Vertigineuse?"... Update 02/28/24: I came back to this after awhile, and it's beautiful. The powderiness has settled, although it's still powdery in a good way, and I can pick up the tuberose, peach-blossom & coconut-blossom more clearly now. The base of amberwood/ambroxan is quite strong also, which underneath gives it a near-sootiness & darkness, and helps performance. This is quickly becoming a favourite. Update 02/03/25: Sprayed this one again today, and it's lovely. A direct sniff will burn the nostrils though due to the tuberose absolute. But in the air, it has some freshness, milkiness, and a rich drydown. Gorgeous sillage, but don't get to close. Love it.

I've had this for a few years now. I purchased in the beginning stages of my perfume obsession, after I discovered the Molinard had more to offer than just Habanita! I love white florals, and tuberose is no exception. At the time, I was surprised and a bit disappointed by what seemed like a sharp green opening. I had yet to really get to know tuberose in all it's facets. My husband really liked it though, so I would occasionally spritz some on. Since that time, I have really grown in my ability to identify notes and appreciate the artistry involved. My collection grew exponentially as well, and while I started to really like this, it sort of went to the back of my mind as I tried and purchased so many more perfumes. I thought about it today and just put it on. What a revelation!! As much as this is about tuberose, I can pick out the underlying peach and coconut and I am in love!! The opening reminds me somewhat of Carnal Flower, but with all due respect to Dominique Ropion and Frederic Malle, I love this even more! I've been trying to figure out what perfume I want to wear to a wedding I'm attending next month. Tubereuse Vertigineuse is now a strong contender. I'm experiencing the same excitement and enthusiasm I have when I purchase a new bottle of perfume and fall in love!

I made a mistake and blind ordered 2 bottles instead of one, and guess what ? I'm glad this happened ! Indeed, here we have a wonderful tuberose as can be expected from a great house like Molinard. BTW they replaced the mesh spray atomizer by a normal sprayer which is simply screwed, a much better solution, and I'll see if refill is available in the Grasse museum-boutique or the Nice or Paris boutiques. Here we have a superb creamy tuberose, underlined by the woody notes, a bit softer than DR's Carnal Flowers, stronger than La Vie est Belle EDP Intense, purer than Diptyques Do Son EDP or EDT. Actually Molinard's tuberose is quite close to the reference frag "Fracas" from Robert Piguet, but doesn't reach the heavenly level of Fracas, as like Ropion, Molinard couldn't refrain from adding some coconut, fortunately very discrete but still there at least during the opening, while Piguet's opening is greener and therefore in better control of the tuberose. This is just a minor detail, so if you look for an affordable but truly outstanding tuberose (I'd rank it #2 or 3 of all my tuberose frags), the Molinard version is perfect. Longevity is 10-12 hours, and the scent remains on my clothes for several days, like Carnal Flowers

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a beast performance tuberose. The flower itself has a very thick creamy, almost "full fat smell". Here it is doubled and reinforced with a fatty coconut note. I don't sense any green notes here at all, someone mentioned dill, but this is probably a sandalwood base saying "hi". I love it, although one should approach it with caution. It can make your head spin if you apply too much ( I guess the name sort of warns about it), and did I mention that she has a nuclear diffusion, sillage, and performance? For me the best time to wear it was summer - on hot skin, it smells divine. However, if you are looking for a versatile scent that is versatile, that is and good for any time of day, season, and occasion may be Tubéreuse Vertigineuse is your girl. Oh and if you love loud tuberoses. A delicate base of cedar and sandalwood is not as prominent, the scent is tuberose-heavy throughout the whole wear. I try to wear it when I'm out and about. I can also confirm that there is some likeness with Narcotic V except for those metallic-y notes.

Wow, it’s my new signature for year around ... I had an olfactory dream of wearing a beautiful white floral & coconut perfume which made me really happy. & after doing a few days research, I came across this. & THIS. IS. IT. .... I get the creamy tuberose / white floral without it being sickly sweet. I get the natural coconut which adds creaminess. I get the woody Amber base which is also great on cold, dark days. Gorgeous woody Amber oriental floral with the most unique addition of exotic coconut that I had to have. Not too heavy, but one spray might be enough. Not too sweet. Just right. Sexy, feminine & pretty, not too innocent. I think good for women 25+ mature but not old lady, like a mysterious woman ... It’s old school in the right way, almost any age can wear it for any occasion, leans slightly mature ... I hope to get married in it some day ... Exquisite bridal perfume ... I’m just in love with this. Get it! Go!

I was wanting a good tuberose fragrance and this exceeded my expectations! Molinard never disappoints. I can detect the other notes but they play a supporting role to the tuberose, which is pretty strong. I’d wear this year-round but to me the feel of it isn’t very wintery. But this is because I get something a little tropical, probably from the coconut blossom. It’s a little green, a little laconic, and the amber and sandalwood in the base grounds the whole thing. It is luscious and blended well in my opinion! I’m enjoying it now on February but I really look forward to wearing it as it gets warmer where I am. It is still rich and creamy enough to withstand the cold, but I think it will really shine on warm skin, personally. Might need to go easier on the sprays in the summer.

I came across Molinard brand by accident, i was trying to find a replacement for Franck Boclet Cocaine because i regretted that i didn't buy it when i was in Prague (I have it now). While Boclet's Cocaine is very different than Molinard's Tubereuse Vertigineuse, both are magnificent tuberose fragrances (different approach than Carnal Flower). The main notes that I detect is Tuberose, with jasmine giving indolic aspect, and always stands side by side with the tuberose. I fail to detect the coconut here, but the sandalwood is there in the background. The performance is solid 10 hours, with moderate to heavy projection, which is a very good deal for the asking price. Molinard really creates good stuffs, I hope this brand gains more recognition.

I must admit that this tuberose is really brilliant. It does not manage to surpass my favorite tuberose of all time (Tubereuse 3 Animale by Histoires de Parfums) but it gets close while being completely different. Of course the tuberose note is absolutely huge, as always... but here it's so very fresh and exotic, through the genius addition of coconut, What a smart idea, to put some coconut here! It gives an exotic touch without getting heavy or spicy. I also perceive lots of jasmine, that add a layer of sweetness without even a hint of soap (which is great, IMHO). And when the coconut ends the perfume becomes tinted with wood notes: sandalwood and cedar. The scent is incredibly pretty, strong, summery. Simply perfect. Really well done.

I like the tuberose note but I can easily find it too much. This really works for me as it's lightly diffused by the creamy coconut and sandalwood. These three notes are perfectly balanced. It is not very sweet and I don't get suntan lotion either. The peach blossom is quite evident and lifts everything but the orange blossom has probably been overwhelmed. The resins are relatively low key and the musk adds almost a creaminess. Further along the timeline and the coconut nearly vanishes. For the rest of the timeline it's a tuberose, wood and musk scent. Very grown up and sophisticated. It has good sillage and above average longevity. Another classy winner from Molinard. I think I will wear this at summer bbqs etc.

One of the better tuberose-centric perfumes out there. Molinard is such a quality house, even though I don't like the fact that they don't say who the Nose is. From official website: Top: Peach skin, Coconut flowers Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose Base: White musk, Sandalwood, Amberwood One of the best performers also. The way I perceive its initial phase is Tuberose-Peach-Jasmine (yes, coconut is there too), and this phase stays for 8 hours plus. Only then does it shift to drydown, which is a lovely musk-amber accord, with the tuberose and jasmine still at play. Overall I get 10 hours plus on skin. Impressive.

The blackest sweet tuberouse I had the pleasure to wear. It's dense and floral at first, with the characteristic bubblegummy joyous aspect. 10 minutes in, and it drips ambery honey as if laid on an altar and lit aflame. Must be the spectacular base of amberwood, cedar mix, with sandalwood sour tinge. Whether I feel more flowers is impossible to tell withing first half an hour. But it's perfect as it is. No wonder it has Les Prestige label. Around 1 hour in, and the floral notes start to have gourmand edge. Coconut, peach? Possible.

This and Carnal Flower are the only tuberose perfumes I love. I'm sure both of them contain real tuberose and not just syntetics like all mainstream perfumes. I prefer Carnal Flower because it's lighter and green while Molinard is heavier and more woody but the price of CF is ridiculous. I hate mainstream tuberose heavy perfumes as they give me a headache and with Molinard I don't have this issue though I still need to have a proper mood for it. This is definitely not for everybody. The parameters are great.

This is beautiful! I'll keep it short, if you like a tropical, sultry tuberose that's not too OTT, this stuff is for you. As always with Molinard, the quality is outstanding and it lasts for a good 7-8 hours. Sillage is pretty big - you will be smelled. I think it's probably best for autumn nights but honestly, it's actually not too overbearing for cooler nights in the summer too. Lovely, elegant tuberose scent. Thumbs up!

If you are a tuberose lover, the "bubblegum-ey tuberose" lover shall I say, then get your hands on this perfume asap. It's a gem! A creamy tuberose with gardenia, ylang-ylang + a salty coconut. Thick buttery dense texture. 12h longevity. Go easy on the trigger 😜 P.s. I have the new purple bottle edition & no trace of peach or rose. My Youtube channel: @SanneParf