BDK Parfums Tubereuse Imperiale EDP

Description

A radiant, high-art tuberose that trades gothic drama for warmth. Composed by Cécile Matton for BDK Parfums, Tubéreuse Impériale wraps sun-drenched Indian tuberose and Egyptian jasmine around a soft iris and vanilla base: sensual without being heavy, refined without being shy. Released in 2016, it remains one of the Paris house's signature florals for wearers who want tuberose's intensity smoothed into something wearable.

Scent Character

• Floral: 43%
• Woody: 21%
• Smoky/Resinous: 14%
• Sweet: 14%
• Spicy: 7%

Translation: a floral-woody fragrance carried by creamy white flowers, with a soft smoky-resinous edge from frankincense and cypress (there's no actual oud/agarwood in this one), finished with warm sandalwood and vanilla.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Egyptian Geranium, Pink Pepper

Heart: Indian Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Egyptian Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Iris

Base: Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Sumatra Benzoin, Cypress, Patchouli, Somalian Frankincense

Performance

• Longevity: 7-9 hours on skin
• Sillage: moderate-to-strong
• Projection: 2-3 ft for the first hour, settling to arm's-length

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and Spring evenings
• Evening, leisure, and night-out wear
• Unisex. Its floral intensity reads confidently on any wearer

Skip for: casual daytime office settings. This one is built for evening presence.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Cécile Matton
House: BDK Parfums, Paris
Launched: 2016

Try Before You Commit

Not ready for a full 100 ml bottle? Start with a 1 mL sample ($4.99), step up to 5 mL ($19.99), or go all-in on a 10 mL decant ($34.99), all poured from the same authentic bottle as the retail size.

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FAQ

Is Tubéreuse Impériale for men or women? It's designed and marketed as unisex. The tuberose-jasmine heart is intense enough to hold its own on any wearer.

How long does it last? Expect roughly 7-9 hours on skin, typical for an EDP-strength floral.

Is the tuberose overpowering? It's rounder and warmer than classic gothic tuberoses. The vanilla and sandalwood base soften the flower rather than let it turn sharp or waxy.

What's the best way to try it first? Start with the 1 mL sample before committing to the full bottle.