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Vint – :
The first 15-20 minutes are dominated by a vigorous camphor note which makes for a bold opening, but after that the tuberose takes the lead. It’s not a basic tuberose soliflore as it has much going on besides it and it’s what makes it stand from the crowd. The menthol note, which also balances the sweetness, runs right next to the tuberose the whole time as a supporter together with the spices, the jasmine and other stuff that I can’t pinpoint but work so well together. I think it’s quite complex for a tuberose scent and it’s masterfully blended.
9/10
curbuloumouri – :
This to me is the most creative, mind- blowing tuberose fragrance.
There is something exciting in the development of Tubereuse Criminelle. I love the menthol and each facet of this as it unfolds.
My favorite tuberose, perfection!
I must find another bottle.
vova-smolensc – :
The notes pyrimad here means next to nothing. This is a mentholic, cold tuberose that can only be described with words … even then its hard. It’s so strange in the beginning, almost like a floral menthol cigarette. Minus all the nasty chemical smoke smell. It’s that feeling you get in your throat after inhaling for the first time in years. It’s that fresh, almost jasmine-like aroma that comes from the tuberose plant.
An artwork, something that is completely alien. To say the least. It’s a surrealist painting of the flower. Taken apart and restructured into this heady, unusual beast. Florals that are also monstrous and almost … criminal? Yes, that word really does suit this. Two words that don’t really go well together make sense for this beautiful, strange piece. So, so strange. I genuinely love this and DESPERATELY need a bottle.
deniskamaler – :
Mmmmmm. Sweet creamy tuberose. Only the briefest moment of Bengay eye searing freshness in the opening. A strange and sexy hint of fruity sweetness. What is that? Then suddenly, tuberose. Sweet, sweet tuberose. Almost to the point of being angelic – it literally smells to me, like that wonderful aroma that surrounds a newborn child and her mother. So, so, so good. And here I am. I used to think I hated florals until I tested Tubéreuse Criminelle and Un Lys. I realize now that I am not a fan of fresh florals. I like my flowers sexy, dangerous, synthetic, and modern. This is the badass daughter of Fracas – the perfume my grandmother adored and which I admired but never felt completely comfortable in. So happy I bought a decant.
kirill2012 – :
OMG this is a fun fragrance! I love that the menthol blast only lasts long enough to eff with you, and the moth ball coated tuberose starts to venture in, only to fade out into the most perfect vanillic tuberose.BRAVO!
wralpinna – :
The “Criminelle” element to this is that I was robbed when I bought it. I read the notes – every single one a note which I adore. What went wrong? I wouldn’t spray this on my worst enemy. A burglar maybe. I usually try to be balanced and tactful in reviews, but that’s been eroded along with my nasal passages. My apologies (and commiserations) to those who love this fragrance.
slada – :
I’m new to exploring the world of scents but it’s so much fun! I had to try this because I enjoy tuberose and there were some strong opinions about it which made me curious. so far just have a sample but wow is this an interesting scent. I see what people mean about the first hit being camphorous or Ben-gay like and almost smelling something akin to wintergreen. Thank goodness that goes away for me. Last night my husband says it smelled like a grandma lol! I could see what he meant but if one doesn’t love tuberose that may be how it comes off to them. This morning I layered TC with one of my simpler warm vanillas and wow – super yum! It gave some really nice depth to my vanilla and together they were warm, snugly and luxurious and even a bit sexy – my hubs liked it layered.
travm2410 – :
is a 2-stage perfume. The first stage almost burns the nostrils, in the foreground it feels like a burning incense , as if it were gasoline. a great smell because it is blended with flowers, cloves and styrax. a smell of flowered asphalt. fantastic. in my opinion, the camphor is also present in a massive way. all this makes it a masculine, dark, gothic perfume. amazing. vote 10/10 the ugly part comes after half an hour when the scent unfortunately turns into a very feminine tuberous strong.I would buy it equally, but I must first smell une voix noir and de profundis and then decide what to buy.vote 8/10.
will follow another 2 reviews !!!
PycleriPreapy – :
Incense narcissus, & tuberose jasmines.
Incense, narcissus, and jasmines causes the medicinal tuberose beside the slight patchouli. It has mate, styrax, and musk mellow, not animalic as much as it is like a plant nursery. Later, it develops to show the tuberose freshly and raw, right out of the nursery with some rain dew.
I have reviewed this fragrance in 2014, and i wasn’t aware of the narcissus, incense mix, and i was aware that it was medicinal and i still believe it is somehow. It’s not unpleasant as i thought it was, it’s just something that is unusual, and it’s not really a tuberose fragrance as much as it is incense, jasmine, patchouli, and narcissus. It reminds me of Meo Fuscini fragrances and specifically kind of like “Narcotico” specially with that medicinal note.
Fairly good, but don’t be fooled with the name, it’s not a tuberose dominant fragrance, if you like the “Grand Amour” by Annick Goutal then i believe this will fit you somehow.
Orienreks – :
first notes : gasoline + Ben-Guy rheumatism ointment.
after a few minutes beautiful chewing-gum-like fragrance, reminding me of spring and bird cherry flowers, which have so unique, narcotic, deep aroma.
The whole smells really like tuberose at night!
color : dark violet
music: Bajofondo Tango Club -Perfume (Calvi & Neill bouquet remix)
Грех – :
in IMPACT this brings me back to the days of poison-giorgio, a certain likenness one finds imo in “Oudh Infini” de Dusita and nasomottos “Black Afghano” and with all these four face blasting perfumes Tuberose Criminelle shares the unbelievable audacity of the perfume-as-a-bullet. strangely, when I bought this I bought “Vitriol d’Oeillet” with it and it is with this serge lutens perfume TC is also comparable in that it “butters up” (to almost unbearable degree) a flower that is already so heavy and cloying. i love all the aforementioned perfumes and foremost because they are great people-deterrants yet also bc of their masterful perfumial crafts/wo/manship. I love to wear “hookerperfumes” as a man and what a great way to denounce all the acquadigios and coolwaters et cetera.
sys_error – :
The front smells like 风油精 to me, a strong herbal bug spray from China (which oddly enough, is actually very enjoyable scent for me).Then nutmeg and other warm spices come in.Very spicy white flower, completely different from what you wouldexpect for tuberose and jasmine.
slavazoom – :
You guys really hit the nail on the head. I, sorry to say, was unable to get past the opening. And, had I known it was short in longevity, I wouldn’t have felt so bad for swapping it a few years ago lol I will have to try it again now knowing what to expect. Thanks!
Gradus254 – :
TC 1.66 oz bottle
This isnt a fragrance for newbies. The wintergreen base styrax undercurrent in the opening was great. The tuberose heart and hyacinth keeps it veering into bubblegum territory. The spices keep this warm yet cool at the same time. Leans almost floral oriental. This is sophisticated as tuberose can get, and I love tuberose based perfumes.
After the initial blast it settles down after 20 mins or so to a skin scent getting 4-6 hr max of wear. It isnt a longevity star but the interest is sure there. Very very dashing and fun for a more experienced nose or lover of perfumes with a definite quirkiness to it. Done really well. Fantastic to clear up sinuses 😉
P.s..not even remotely in the same universe as fracas.
pro100loku – :
I love this fragrance. The camphoraceous top note, the weird vibe it gives, the ultra creamy drydown, the staying power. I have Kiss My Name and Chasse aux Papillons and Beyond Love, but none of them compare to this. I just took three tuberose frags (Chasse, Kiss and Criminelle) over to a friend who loves Oscar by de la Renta and of the three, she fell for this one hook, line and sinker. I can understand why people don’t like it, though! A magnificent monster of a fragrance.
axelutsk – :
I smile reading how many pros and cons are on this one. Enjoyed the evoking of De Medici! It is spot on! I think this sort of contrasting reviews I have seen on Angel or on Womanity. I still think for a nose used to today’s fragrances this one is a killer indeed. I grew up with scents, it runs in my family and my aunties and grannies were all into perfumes head over hils. Sharing this fact doesn’t intend to make anyone feel less experienced or less trained. There is enough about fragrances I myself have no idea about, but naturally, I am more aware of the big classics I dare include this one amongst, because this is what I smelt ever since I can remember. I am sure there r enough frags on the market nowadays as well nice, but I unfortunately don’t do nice, I love my fragrances with volume and potentiality, as even applied in a small quantity can make a difference in mood and self projection. But again, that is a personal opinion. Yes it continues to amaze me, with every time I wear it, or better said, every time it wears me. 🙂 I recommend A La Nuite for people looking for a more jasminy sort of Lutens perfume. (Now it would be good if my suggestion is not interpreted again as an off show, it is a simple suggestion.) Though I must say the sillage and staying power on that one are for my skin quite weak. I wish I met someone who had on one wrist Tubereuse Criminele and on another Fracas, just curious as comparison. Haven’t smelt Fracas in ages because I am afraid of reformulation.
prisarareappy – :
Deadly. Scandalous. Sultry. I feel like a sexy serial killer kind of person. I think of the early sixties, I think of high class galas and mysterious figures laughing while touching their pearls and smoking their cigars. While observing I wonder: are these ‘decent’ people actually just well hidden bad guys or is it the other way around? There is a ton of mystery and my curiosity & fantasy is beautifully mind blowing. This is quite an experience. Truly creatively and emotionally inspiring. A perfume that just grips and has me wondering if I’m not just having some sort of (wonderful) psychosis.
ganabisvodka – :
It’s like smelling Apres l’Ondee while tripping on acid. NECCO wafers if you could taste them in neon. Just the most amazing thing I’ve smelled in a long time, and one of the few fragrances I’ve found truly shocking. It has that root beer thing from Tabu but projected onto a screen at a stadium concert. Genius.
THIS is what Norma Desmond smells like!
grigorich63nsk – :
I little like it a lot but so far, five min in and no tuberose. Menthal and camphore yes. White floral, check mint-yup. Woods and spices – present. But no tuberose.
Then suddenly the scent moves off my skin as in I can only smell it 2″ away not directly on my skin, but still no tuberose.
10min in and now it’s starting to soften but the mint also expands.
Too sleepy to keep waiting and writing but tuberose or not still smells really amazing of a composition.
bombardir84 – :
Ooh Wow! Very menthol, intense opening. Ive got to admit a jar of Vicks vapour rub and a few moth balls immediately popped into my minds eye. Thankfully this eases slightly and then I can just about make out the tuberose with some jasmine. Its so spicy though. I like the way the hyacinth adds some more kick to the nutmeg and cloves (as if they needed it lol) I normally hate styrax but I think its got so much competition that its barely detectable so not much anamalic aspect for Mr. .
It takes a while and then the floral notes do come much more into their own. Its at this point that FMs Carnal Flower springs to mind. The combination of eucalyptus and tuberose. I wouldnt be surprised if this was the inspiration for CF for DR.
It is pretty special but I have no idea when I would like to wear this. I think it would be limited to when Im alone at home lol I dont think fragrance Muggles would understand.
olegpanfilov – :
Bombastic wintergreen, menthol, bubblegummy opening, which I personally adore! It was just what I was looking for. It settles into the most beautiful, creamy tuberose with an undercurrent of the wintergreen vibe, GLORIOUS!
OSYITS – :
Tuberose has played a starring role in some of the most monumentally huge perfumes ever created, from Piguet’s Fracas to Givenchy’s Amarige. It’s no surprise, then, that it has long held a reputation as the loud, over-the-top floral note of perfumery.
For his take on tuberose, perfumer Christopher Sheldrake didn’t deviate dramatically from that clamorous template. In fact, he doubled down on it, creating one of the most bombastic and frankly strange tuberose scents created.
Tubereuse Criminelle opens with a harsh blast of menthol, which gives it an instant intensity that its floral forebears lacked. There’s something animalic prowling underneath – the cloves and styrax – which lingers past the camphorous opening into the creamy tuberose heart. The tuberose here is narcotic, sweaty, a bit rough and most assuredly loud.
Sadly, I can’t stand the opening, which somewhat ruins the whole experience for me. Yes, the heart is wonderfully done, but I’d rather wear an equally stunning tuberose that delights me from the get-go. And frankly, it’s hard to go past Fracas.
olegan73 – :
Absolutely amazing, and exactly the kind of stuff you don’t find at the warehouses but only at special places. Probably the loudest perfume I have ever smelled, yet much more balanced and beautiful than Poison. And it beats L’Artisan’s attempts at tuberose, too.
*****
gatloacilia – :
Probably my favorite tuberose fragrance. The pairing with the soft nutmeg/cloves is to die for. This is the olfactory equivalent of running your hands over your mother’s white cashmere dress as she hugs you.
Аян – :
Oh my what a fragrance! The opening smells exactly like wintergreen chewing gum, no vapor rub or gasoline for me luckily, with the spices underneath. I like it. After a few minutes, the heavenly tuberose develops when the wintergreen takes a back seat, adding its character to the floral. There are cloves and nutmeg. Taking a sniff of a jar of cloves, there’s a floral quality in the cloves that seems to be echoed in this fragrance. This isn’t like any other tuberose scent I’ve tried so far, it’s lush and spicy, while not being overpowering. I’ve not had a chance yet to smell a real tuberose and so can’t compare it, but certainly will if the opportunity arises. The sillage is moderate for me, with a good longevity of 6-8 hours. It works really well in warm weather, though I can see wearing this year round.
zcd129Diobtetty – :
Begins with a blast of camphor and then turns in a beautiful tuberose. It’s a love or hate but it will lead you through a fascinating evolution until the very end.
Beautiful work with a free bias, a true designing that doesn’t aim at pleasing the crowds.
This fragrance defines what the real perfumery should always be : ART.
Astonishing creation.
доц – :
Una pozione magica.
Cupo, estremo, strano, conturbante…ti ammalia.
Incantevolmente stupendo, dopo l’inizio sfacciatamente stregato, colpisce il cuore.
<3
Milqep – :
Fascinatingly camphorous, earthy and rubbery tuberose that develops slowly from fresh, spicy and medicinal sharpness to voluptious and creamy white floral; a long lasting, challenging and intriguing perfume for the bravehearted 🙂
movli_89 – :
Starts with something like Vick Vaporub and after a couple of minutes it transforms itself in a gorgeous white flower bouquet in which the tuberose prevails. Very soft and elegant.
A must try for those who likes this flower.
whophyCew – :
this starts off with tuberose, with something else, but i didn’t know what, so after looking at another website which lists different notes, i’m realizing it’s mint! it gets a bit bubblegummy after a couple minutes too. right off i get tuberose, hyacinth, orange blossom and the wintergreen. this is kind of strange, yet it works. i happen to love tuberose and the one in this is quite nice, though not as thick and heady as i tend to enjoy, it’s kind of right in the middle, i’d say. after awhile i get something more animalic. the serge lutens website mentions civet, but none of the other websites do. i wonder if that’s what it is, because it definitely smells kind of animalic underlying the tuberose. that stage doesn’t last long though and it ends up being a clean tuberose with hints of jasmine.
FakeBox – :
Initially pretty sharp – not sweet at all – with an antiseptic note from the menthol and clove. Gasoline. Sweetens just a tad during the drydown with the faint burnt smell of a cigarette (the leather?) but it doesn’t warm up. I don’t know where the vanilla or spices are. The hyacinth comes to the fore; a glassy, watery floral with a hint of something ugly beneath. This is a complex and very unisex tuberose. A really interesting fragrance, borderline unpleasant, especially during the initial phase, but an unusual experience I’m glad to have had. Definitely a modern fragrance in the sense of modernist – Merce Cunningham’s choreography, or Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain” – a cold, abstract, challenging modernism that asks you to question your view of the world.
Dikan – :
I love it. The menthol blast is fine. It lasts like 5 minutes. I feel like I’ve learned perfumes are really about the dry-down anyway (some are SO good at first spray and then turn terrible!) so, this is the opposite. But I actually like the opening too, smells like icy hot or if you’re familiar with Doterra oils, Deep Blue (muscle rub) which I love the smell of. The flower is there too in the beginning and takes over leaving just a trace of that coolness. It smells very Beautiful and actually remind me of the perfume Beautiful. Not that it smells like it but almost a modern day version of a perfume that is very womanly, perfume/ey and, BEAUTIFUL.
Agapelko – :
One of the most unique scents I’ve ever smelled. This Sheldrake’s creation is intrepid and revolutionary and it would not fit everybody’s taste. It requires an open mind, it is definitely an acquired taste reserved for real tuberose lovers.
Once the demanding styrax opening you’ll receive a marvellous tuberose, fresh deep and spicy.
Sillage and longevity are good.
SHIR73 – :
I am baffled by the recent serge in negative comments on here in regards to other reviewers opinions -with the reviewers placing the value of their experience above another.
The point of a review is to hopefully show as many sides and opinion as possible(not to judge each other) –
Offering a full spectrum of thoughts, experiences and ideas to, well, review.
It may be that not all sides of the comments are full fleshed, but I 100% think in no way should that mean we should belittle another’s voice. Absolutely senseless.
And a trend I truly hope will end soon.
I recall a review on one of my favorite perfumes saying ‘it smells like red hots and farts’ and it made me laugh so hard, and I could totally see that- and it in no way makes me like the smell any less, and thinking that person or any person anywhere who does not share the same opinions, taste or experience as my own to be less advanced than me would be a pity for my own brain to imagine.
Tubereuse criminalle is definitely a different take on the flower/ concept
I had read that it had a menthol type of twist on the top, so when I put it on I was in no surprise there.
But I didn’t really feel like I was getting the tuberose as strong as say, jasmine and leaf and I looked at the notes trying to wonder what was going on – what was that ‘green ‘ scent that seemed so central- and then I saw the hyacinth listed in the notes- which has an astringent quality – and though I might not have guessed that myself -I was swayed to notice the Jasmine and hyacinth intertwined creating something like a fence
There is definitely some tuberose going on here-
I just smell it, along with orange blossom, kind of in the back. As if a overgrown garden is hiding the secret.
Ultimately it didn’t quite ‘wow’ me as it dries down soft and soapy on my skin
buchelnikov – :
For all out there crytisizing this one, I can understand You well. With all the mainstream out there, no wonder the real perfume seems a bit out of place for You all. It is ok. The right woman to wear it, o yes, I proudly am and I think this one has been created mostly for me and a few out there able to proudly wear it. This is a masterpiece, either one loves it or hates it, it is like a piece of art too abstract to be fully understood by everyone, to beautiful to be afforded by all skyn types and too marvelous to be compared to anything around. Heard it is discontinued, hope not, and if, then it looks it is time to stuck up!
This is such a realistic tuberose it took my breath away. Wondering if I am the only one sensing in the middle notes just a teeny tiny bit of iris?
vilars – :
I get tuberose and mint, like brushing your teeth in a flower garden. Tuberose criminelle? Nah, tuberose dentelle
dm_11 – :
Tubereuse criminelle è ispirato alla figura di Caterina De Medici, una strega, avvelenatrice, misteriosa e crudele.
Il profumo riesce pienamente a evocare quella figura di strega, i filtri magici, l’atmosfera dell’epoca, il potere inquietante, e poi il cuore confortante come di un olio aromatico fatto per curare.
E poco importa se alla gente sembra strano come si apre il profumo, quello che conta è l’essere riuscito a creare un’epoca e una figura di donna inquietante con questo profumo.
Che è uno dei miei preferiti.
info21 – :
I love the opening. If it is a bubble gum, it’s one on steroids, otherwise we all would have had decent childhoods.
I love the rest of it too.
For many years, I have been looking for the right woman who can wear Tubereuse Criminelle. I have been planning to buy it for her. Then I’ve become enlightened and I’ve bought it for myself.
It’s our first day and we are in ever lasting love.
Tubereuse Criminelle is not the perfume I’d spray on myself for others. Neither is it one that I’d spray on myself at home or in small amount, only for my own pleasure. It’s the one I spray on myself and I don’t care anymore about the humans.
The flower is natural. The composition is unearthly. It’s a psychedelic drug.
If I would be allowed to wear only one perfume in the rest of my life, that one would be Tubereuse Criminelle, Muscs Koublai Khan, Ambre Russe, Ambre Sultan and Musc Tonkin.
It’s not for those who follow stupid rules.
raff-man – :
There’s a bubble gumman in Sweden called Jenka (I’m sure it’s sold in other countries as well but I havent really bought much candy on my vacations) and the opening smells just like that. After about 20 minutes the dry down still smells of gum but with quite a bit of dirt mixed in to it. A dirty bubble gum. How about that. Sweet, but not to sweet and still rouge around the edges. If the smell didn’t remind me so much of that gum I think I’d quite like it, but now I’m glad I just got a small decant bottle.
EBH – :
Wow, what a ride. Starting with a spoonful of syrupy medicine which I find amazing, and not merely from an artistic viewpoint, this very smooth criminal developes into a lovely, dark white floral faintly reminding me of Illamasqua’s Freak (…but better). I cannot help but think of an adjective for the person I see wearing this. Mature. Not as in “old”, but very, very adult. Knowing who they are and what they want.
If you consider wearing Tubereuse Criminelle as a man, answer the following question: could you be cast as a campy supervillain in a movie? If yes, you can, and you really should wear it.
Сaper163 – :
First of all I contacted Serge Lutens directly was informed that this, like ALL of their perfumes is a SHARED perfume. I am a big tuberose enthusiast and have grown the flower in my garden for many years and have tried most every tuberose perfume out there looking for the one that best represented the living flower on a warm humid summer’s evening when the fragrance is at it’s most intense and after the dry down this is it. All I can say to those of you who criticize it for its wintergreen and camphor facets are obviously completely unfamiliar with the fragrance of living tuberose flowers as they have a definite camphor and salicylate character to the sweet creamy white floral fragrance they give off. When first sprayed on the skin there is something that some have described as being like gasoline. I don’t smell it as anything offensive like gasoline but something pleasant but it does sort of put a figurative veil over the tuberose so that at first smell you smell the tuberose but it is blurred and hidden behind this opening and then as the the first 10-15 minutes pass this veil slowly drifts away and the richest, creamiest, sweetest most boldly profound tuberose remains clear and strong. Although notes of vanilla, strax, hyacinth, musk, orange blossom, clove, and jasmine are there they are so well blended their own voices serve only to strengthen that of the tuberose which projects with very good sillage for many hours. This is by far my favorite tuberose perfume out there and it is true to the natural flower and not exaggeratedly sweet so it is perfect for us men who are sophisticated enough to pull off the florals. Just another Christopher Sheldrake masterpiece brought to us be Serge Lutens.
PaHaN111 – :
This was one that sent me scampering to find a bottle to buy at first sniff. I loved the camphor blast at the beginning and the way it settled into the most realistic, fleshy, almost rubbery tuberose with just a hint of spices. Then there was panic at discovering that it had been discontinued, horror at the prices on ebay and finally relief at locating a reasonably priced decant. After all this drama, I realized the scent itself was no longer doing it for me, never having evolved beyond that photorealistic tuberose. It faded away rather than morphing into a compelling dry down and left me feeling incomplete.
The search for the perfect Lutens continues.
maksimys20083 – :
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I received my sample of this beauty.
To my nose and on my skin, it goes on loud, woody, spicy and warm.
It then quietens down to a more gentler wood rose and spice accents.
It doesn’t last too long on my skin though, maybe I need to layer it over itself a bit?
It works with me so I am hunting down a bottle.
A problem living so far away from Europe means this is going to be quite difficult.
pytch – :
The opening is brutal and strangely addictive: an overdose of menthyl salicylate than creates a shocking accord of camphor, musty notes and antiseptic mouthwash. Despite the initial agressiveness, the fragrance transforms quickly in a soft, velvety and hyperrealistic tuberose and after two hours, becomes close to skin.
Tubereuse Crimelle is a poisoned take on flowers, a revolutionary work of art and probably the best tuberose available today along with the monstruous F. Malle’s Carnal Flower.
max1122max – :
It it criminally addictive. Certainly an aqcquired taste but then once you get past the shock of the extremely unusual opening, you can only admire and crave it. I absolutely love it, it is one of my favourites. So sad one can only buy it in Paris now….
Drag7891on – :
yes the opening is hardcore, criminal and nasty, and thats awesome! Few perfumes dare to shock nowadays and tubereuse criminelle is shocking. It’s menthol/ mothball/gazoline opening is followed by the sexy beast that is the tuberose. Very gorgeous rendering of this statement flower, which becomes more and more glamorous, calm but always animalistic, so great work!
scent: 8+/10
longevity: 6/10
sillage: 7/10
Xeroxrbbhg – :
Freezing menthol on a thick creamy a base of musky sweet rubber like an amazing reimagining of a `fresh and clean` mens sport fragrance… I “see” pearly white, minty green and…. dark cherry red.
More MEN need to try this out! I wear it out often and have had nothing but positive comments. If this is a womanly white floral, then Dior Homme is a grandmotherly powdery iris.
That said, if you’re worrying and fretting `Will girls like this??` or `Will guys like this??` I don’t think Tubereuse Criminelle is for you.
A very modern classic in my opinion. Sarcastic, sexy and a little mean.
Metior – :
You go to the art gallery, becaus you love art, and you run across an objet d’art that is repulsive. Yet the longer you study it, the more fascinated you become. It IS interesting, but thank God you don’t have to have a thing like that in your house. You go home.
You can’t stop thinking about that art. It is calling you back, come see me, come see me. So you stop by after work for a little visit. You go home,
Day after day, and so it continues. Suddenly, that repulsive little piece of art seems beautiful and intriguing. You must have it. So you scrape together massive amounts of cash to get the thing, and bring it home to display proudly in your living room.
Your friends visit, and wonder why you have that repulsive piece of art in your living room. Yet, they can’t help but be fascinated,,,,
Such is Tubereuse Criminelle. At once repulsive and fascinating. It makes you wonder just what it is they put into that little bottle.
макс007 – :
the opening of this is just so intense, it felt like being punched in the nose with a handful of cloves, in fact overwhelmingly in the beginning all I could think of was Euthymol toothpaste, on steroids. The scent in my nose I would perhaps achieve if I squeezed a whole tube of Euthymol into my mouth and some cloves up my nose, burned some olbas oil in the bacground and then smashed my head into an old wooden school desk.
Therefore it is with some surprise that I say, I like this. Once that pungent overpowering opening settles after 5-10 minutes, I am left with a beautiful white floral, I get tuberose, obviously, but also an awful lot of orange blossom supported by a clean non indolic jasmine. And it is gorgeous!The tuberose + orange blossom accord reminds me of Do Son initially but this is bigger, brighter, cleaner and more beautiful, and that is from a fan of Do Son. The white florals are very clean and non indolic on me, and remind me of Fleurs D’Oranger quite a lot, but with the cumin switched for tuberose!
The supporting notes make themselves known less by being dominant themselves but more for how they influence the florals, adding a touch of intrigue and the necessary depth to anchor those white flowers to prevent them becoming a huge white sail and billowing away. This works really well, I really like this. Sillage is huge and longevity is good. Just don’t spray it on right before you need to go out, unless you want to knock everyone out with Euthymol and clove!
UgarewDixson – :
Wooo… this is quite something! I never understood why Guerlain called his Gardenia Cruel, but I can see why oncle Serge called his Tubereuse Criminelle!
Again from him we have an overdone perfume: too many notes or too much of all of them. He cannot do it simple. This tuberose upon initial spary smells strongly of what I would call camphor (or fresh mothballs if pessimistic). I must have a problem lately because I smell mothballs in many scents. Anyway the camphorated smell may come from a different ingredient that I have no knowledge about (styrax?). It lasts a good while and very strong… nonetheless the clawed flower of tuberose makes it entrance soon after the “camphor” made its own, so they cohesist. More or less like Carnal Flower with eucalyptus. You smell both of them. The whole scent starts to mellow and find peace only after 30 minutes and I smell cloves and nutmeg.
This is a grand scent if you don’t mind the overdone SL’s effect. It’s strong but its beauty is the blend not the concentration. It lasts ages on me. Not for me now, but