Description
“Inspired by the surrealist movement, Tubéreuse Manifeste is a complete reinterpretation of the tuberose flower.Playing with its fragrance, releasing the unconscious, breaking with the codes, taking tuberose to the unexpected grounds of provocation. Turning it into a narcotic, addictive, intoxicating experience. A travel through an erotic dream, carnal, sensual. At first, alcoholic and sirupy rum notes followed by davana and rose absolute will come as a surprise. Their headiness will linger as sweet labdanum and benzoin notes appear, as well as leathery and animal tones. A voluptuous reverie” — press release of the brand. Tubéreuse Manifeste was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Cecile Zarokian.
Easermatiesia – :
Big rum/tuberose/chamomile accord, with subtle supporting notes green artemisia and some weight from the iris butter & rose. Not a red rose, a pink rose. I don’t get any animal notes or leather, disappointingly.
Conceptually, Tubéreuse Manifeste does have a surreal olfactive presentation, surprisingingly. It smells like bubblegum tuberose. I’m struck with an unusual visual of white flowers blowing large pink bubbles.
If there’s anything carnal about it, it’s in an equally surreal and unusual way. The tuberose bubblegum accord reminds me of Japanese Kawaii culture like ‘lolita’ ruffled pale pink dresses, and in French fashion 60’s babydoll dresses á la Brigitte Bardot. Ultra femme. Nearly everything about this perfume says “pink” to me, but it’s a flesh toned pink which is the best shade. Maybe that’s another surreal allude to the sensuality. Overall, this style isn’t my typical association with sensuality or eroticism, but I can see the perfumer’s vision and I’m into it.
I like it. If someone gave me a bottle, I’d find occasions to wear it. It’s a perfect fancy picnic perfume, like wine, cheese, and dessert. Especially fitting for Spring, but appropriate for most seasons, except for the dead of winter in which Tubéreuse Manifeste is likely too lighthearted for such a stark time.