Tubereuse

Testing from an official sample, sprayed twice to the back of my hand. This opens with a great big fat, rubbery tuberose punch and a liberal helping of pepper, which I think will make those with sensitive noses sneeze - a lot! As it dries down, the perfume becomes creamier and I can smell dried, unsweetened coconut (not a listed note, but I've just noticed it's mentioned in the accompanying notes above); it's also becoming "greener" and slightly powdery. Further into the drydown, this becomes quite woody and vanillic to my nose and also sweetens somewhat, but the pepper remains throughout and there's a slight but persistent rubber smell. I love tuberose scents and this one is no exception. It's not the bold, brash flower of Fracas or Madonna's ToD - and it's not the creamy, ladylike, gourmand flower to be found in Twilly. Mona Di Orio's tuberose occupies a middle ground. I am not sure about longevity or sillage yet, but I suspect both will be better than moderate on me, especially if applied normally (for me - i.e. 2 or 3 sprays to neck/chest, one between both wrists and another 2 on clothing). This is the first Mona di Orio scent I've tested - it's pure class and is worth every penny.

One of the most achingly beautiful and sexy openings for a tuberose scent I've ever experienced. It starts off vey green and just so slightly spicy. The middle is veiled tuberose buried amidst greenery with the tiniest bit of heliotrope that never becomes too sweet or too powdery. All the heady greenery finally gives way to a suggestion of coconut that only serves to lend a more creamy rounded note that seamlessly blends into a tuberose cashmere blanket at the end. Forgive the analogy, but it is the perfume equivalent of passionate sex followed by languid cuddling on a rainy afternoon. Divine!

If there was ever a tuberose fragrance that a man could wear, it's THIS one. Spicy, green and musky, Les Nombres d`Or Tubereuse is beautiful. Mona Do Orio's creations are so natural - this is what I love about her creations. Longevity and sillage are both exceptional. The scent is just magnetizing. I often sniff myself when I wear this - even in public. The only negative thing that I could state is this: When I last received a compliment for wearing this ("Wow. You smell so good!"), I replied with, "I know".

Tried to order this from the company in Amsterdam, and they informed me they have discontinued Tubéreuse. So I ordered from a US boutique instead, the only one carrying this brand. They now have a single bottle left, and it is the last bottle available in North America, so, I'm just sharing this in case you are on the fence about needing this perfume or not. It's time to decide... :)

Profumo stupendo, morbido, verde quanto basta, una tuberosa terrosa, umida, notturna, sognante, segreta. Da provare assolutamente, consigliato a chi non tollera la dolcezza un po' zuccherina di Fracas. Per me insieme a Carnal Flower è la migliore in assoluto.