Tubéreuse Astrale opens with a sharp hit of cinnamon before pivoting into something far more complex and unsettling. The star is Indian tuberose absolute—creamy and intoxicating—but it shares the stag...
**Performance is exceptional across the board**: longevity stretches well beyond a full day and sillage is generous enough that a single spray affects an entire room, making this an extrait that truly justifies its concentration and price point.
**The fragrance divides on boldness**: enthusiasts celebrate its unapologetic intensity and dark, musky character, while skeptics find it overwhelming and overly obvious—the core tension centers on whether uncompromising projection reads as luxurious or simply too much.
**The tuberose is unconventional**: rather than clean or creamy, the combination of tuberose with pronounced osmanthus, carrot seed, and leather creates something unusual and slightly plastic-like, which is either a selling point or a dealbreaker depending on your tolerance for oddball florals.
**Best suited for evening and cooler months**: the warm spice, creamy texture, and nocturnal inspiration make this a natural fit for fall and winter evenings or nights out, with minimal appeal for daytime or summer wear.
**The price tag requires commitment**: at $325, most community members recommend sampling through discovery sets first, as the intensity and unconventional character demand that you truly love it before investing in a full bottle.
