African Orange FlowerOpens with
TuberoseHeart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Dries down to
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Tubereuse 40 New York
The tension between an office's crisp morning and the lush garden outside its window, where bright light meets rich blooms.
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Tubereuse 40 New YorkLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessL'Amour · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo was launched in 2006 and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas. This fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord, featuring African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine, and Petitgrain, which set the stage for the rich tuberose heart. The tuberose is supported by Jasmine and Rose, creating an intense floral bouquet that feels both lush and refined. The base notes of Sandalwood, Mimosa, Virginia Cedar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), and Oak Moss add warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a woody, slightly sweet finish.
Apply Tubereuse 40 New York in layers for optimal impact. The citrus notes dissipate quickly, so a second application after about two hours will ensure you continue to experience the full richness of the tuberose and floral heart. It's best worn close to skin rather than diffused through the air.
Fig. 01 — Tubereuse 40 New York, Le Labo
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Designer Le Labo
More from the house · founded 2006 · United States
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Adds fresh spicy, amber and rose; shares rose.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 15%.