La Tulipe
“La Tulipe by Byredo is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a floral, green composition with a soft spicy undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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La Tulipe by Byredo, launched in 2010, is a floral fragrance created by perfumers Jérôme Epinette and Ben Gorham. It stands out for its photorealistic depiction of pink tulips, supported by green notes and the subtle warmth of vetyver and woods. This composition has become one of Byredo's most iconic 'clean florals,' often praised for its minimalist realism but also criticized for its resemblance to fabric softener or laundry detergent. The debate over its authenticity and value adds a layer of intrigue that keeps enthusiasts engaged.
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Application Tips
Apply La Tulipe lightly to pulse points; it blooms quickly and can read as too intense if overapplied. The green notes and vetyver provide a grounding warmth that enhances the overall composition, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Ben Gorham
Founding perfumer · 7 fragrances
Ben Gorham, a Swede born to an Indian mother and Canadian father, grew up between Toronto, New York, and Stockholm, and pursued professional basketball before a visa setback ended that path. He turned to art school in Stockholm, where a meeting with French perfumer Pierre Wulff drew him toward fragrance, and he founded Byredo in 2006, launching its first collection — Green, Chembur, Pulp, Rose Noir, and Gypsy Water — that same year. He remains a shareholder and chief creative officer following Puig's acquisition of the brand.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crispness of an early spring morning, where the air is filled with the subtle, photorealistic aroma of freshly blooming pink tulips.
Fig. 01 — La Tulipe, Byredo
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