GeraniumOpens with
Indian TuberoseHeart
Madagascar VanillaDries down to
Cécile MattonThe nose · 41 fragrances · also made Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely (2019)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
BDK Parfums · Sold as unisex
Tubéreuse Impériale
The plush armchair in an old library where the scent of warm vanilla and spicy woods wraps around you, inviting you to linger.
GeraniumTop
Rosebay WillowherbTopIndian TuberoseHeart
Ylang-YlangHeart
Jasmine SambacHeart
Egyptian JasmineHeart+8Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Tubéreuse ImpérialeLuxury · $250+
39%Similar accords, often for lessArmani Prive Rouge Malachite · Giorgio ArmaniPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by BDK Parfums, Tubéreuse Impériale is an Oriental fragrance created by the perfumer Cécile Matton. This composition centers around a luxurious tuberose accord, supported by rich vanilla and warm spices that evoke opulent comfort. The top notes of geranium and rosebay willowherb introduce a fresh herbal touch before giving way to the heart's lavish floral bouquet of Indian tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, and Egyptian jasmine. The base notes of sandalwood, cashmeran, and incense offer a woody, powdery warmth that anchors the fragrance.
Apply this fragrance with a light touch — the rich tuberose and vanilla base notes develop slowly over time. For best results, apply to pulse points and allow it to build on your skin gradually throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Tubéreuse Impériale, BDK Parfums
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Cécile Matton
Africa's heat, distilled into fragranceCécile Matton is a senior perfumer at Mane who previously worked with IFF and Givaudan.
Designer BDK Parfums
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 10%.