Its reputation for intensity comes from certain styles, but a tuberose impression can also be handled with restraint. Supporting notes influence whether it feels fresh, sweet or dramatic.

It often appears in more expressive floral compositions, although modern interpretations may emphasise transparency and space.

Try a light and a richer tuberose fragrance separately. The same floral name can lead to surprisingly different experiences.

A closer look at nine aromatic inspirations—how they are described in perfumery and why one note can take on many different characters. This article offers general guidance rather than a claim about the ingredients, stock or performance of any unfinished XASIS fragrance. Finished products should be assessed using their own specific information.