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Café Tuberosa seamlessly marries the boldness of coffee with the elegance of tuberose, creating a unique scent that's both captivating and intriguing.
A divisive one, this. Police's 'To Be Born To Shine Woman' is an affordable Black Opium-esque scent that some rave about for its warm, sweet coffee goodness, while others dismiss as a synthetic, short-lived dupe. Best for those who enjoy gourmand profiles and don't mind a touch of artificiality in their budget-friendly buys.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 12% |
| Floral | 21% | 20% |
| Fruity | 2% | 11% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 34% | 31% |
| Warm | 20% | 15% |
| Woody | 6% | 14% |
| Earthy | 16% | 12% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 9% | 9% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Café Tuberosa's rich blend of tuberose and coffee suits cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and spring. The warmth from vanilla adds winter appeal.
Occasions
This fragrance's distinctive tuberose and coffee notes make it ideal for intimate settings like dates, while its moderate sillage allows for formal occasions. Not sporty due to its rich profile.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and warm nature makes it suitable for casual wear or dates, though its moderate projection keeps it from being too overwhelming. The gourmand aspects and sometimes synthetic feel reduce its appropriateness for formal settings or professional office environments, but it can work if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Coffee, Floral, Warm Spicy accords and Coffee, Rose notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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