Joyeuse Tubéreuse EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Queens & Monsters EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Guerlain's take on a gentle tuberose, stripped of its indolic punch and enveloped in green freshness and signature vanilla. It's a delicate beauty, easy to wear and almost universally appealing, though some lament its polite projection given the price.
Queens & Monsters is a fascinatingly divisive scent, adored by some for its complex woody vanilla comfort, yet dismissed by others as artificial, pedestrian, or just plain weird. It's a journey, not a destination, and apparently, your mileage will vary wildly.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, elegant white floral character make it perfectly suited for office wear, lunches, and casual daytime events. However, its often-criticised light sillage and skin-scent dry down means it won't stand out for formal nights or strong enough for sporting activities.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Most find this scent to be moderate in sillage and longevity, making it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some report it fading quickly. Its warm, creamy, and sophisticated profile makes it an excellent choice for dates, casual outings, and cooler weather, but it's generally considered too intimate for very formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean white floral, green, vanilla
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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