BDK Parfums 2016 EDP

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Tubéreuse Impériale

by Cécile Matton

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BDK Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Cécile Matton. Tubéreuse Impériale opens with Herbal and Geranium, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cypress, and Vanilla. BDK Parfums's Tubéreuse Impériale carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's divisive: a full-on, sweet white floral for some, a saccharine tuberose bomb for others. If you're a tuberose lover, you'll likely adore its creamy, bubblegum facets; if not, expect it to be cloying and overwhelming. Definitely sample before committing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent white floral and vanilla accords, coupled with reports of strong sillage and longevity, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its elegance and 'sexy' perception from reviewers boost its date and formal appeal significantly, though it retains some casual versatility.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It opens with a bright, herbaceous geranium before plunging into a rich, creamy white floral heart dominated by tuberose and ylang-ylang, with subtle hints of iris and jasmine. The base settles into a warm, woody embrace of sandalwood, balsamic benzoin, and vanilla, rounded out by earthy patchouli and smoky incense.

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