Café Tuberosa
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cacao Libertine
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Which Should You Buy?
Café Tuberosa is a divisive beast: some hail it as a masterclass in elegant gourmandise, while others are left reeling from an unfortunate blend of florals, bitterness, and even 'ashtray' notes. It's a genuine love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
This is a polarising gourmand-leaning scent. Some find it a magical, rich chocolate-orange patchouli dream, while others are underwhelmed by the blend or performance, detecting mostly boozy patchouli with little cacao. Not for the faint of heart - or those expecting a true cacao solinote.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 30% |
| Floral | 20% | 21% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 33% | 27% |
| Warm | 20% | 17% |
| Woody | 4% | 5% |
| Earthy | 16% | 10% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 10% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong, unique character and moderate sillage make it a good fit for dates and cooler casual outings, where its warmth can shine. However, the prominent coffee and pronounced florals might be a bit much for a formal setting or an office environment.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold, rich, and boozy character makes it better suited for evenings out, particularly dates, where its warmth and sensuality can shine without overwhelming. For similar reasons, it's less ideal for office wear or sports, but can work for more relaxed casual settings or formal events that embrace a statement fragrance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Cacao, Vanilla accords and Rose, Cacao Pod notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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