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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (2008) - Alessandro Gualtieri's narcotic-tuberose extrait that married heady white florals with a soft animalic underside, here translated into an EDP-strength reading with the tuberose-lily-jasmine heart still intact. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and warm-weather wear.
This isn't your average bombastic tuberose. Tuberosis offers a polite, fresh, and subtly spiced take on the white floral, a divisive scent that some adore for its understated elegance and others find disappointingly weak or too-herbal.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 2% |
| Floral | 95% | 39% |
| Fruity | 20% | 0% |
| Green | 50% | 5% |
| Sweet | 40% | 17% |
| Warm | 35% | 29% |
| Woody | 20% | 2% |
| Earthy | 20% | 1% |
| Animalic | 55% | 20% |
| Fresh | 30% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heady tuberose-lily-jasmine compositions are warm-weather natural - summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to colder seasons where the white-floral character can read out of context.
Occasions
Narcotic white floral with an indolic heart is a classic date and evening-wear pick; can carry a formal evening at low dosage. Too heady for office or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subdued projection and clean, fresh profile make it excellent for office and casual settings where you don't want to overpower. The soft sillage, though frustrating for some, prevents it from being too bold for warmer weather or more intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tuberose, White Floral, Animalic accords and Tuberose, Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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