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Serge Lutens · Sold as unisex
Tubereuse Criminelle
The tension between light and shadow in an opulent, dimly lit room where tuberose flowers are the centerpiece of a mysterious arrangement.
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Tubereuse CriminellePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessBarez · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Tubereuse Criminelle, launched by Serge Lutens in 1999 and crafted by Christopher Sheldrake, is an unsettlingly beautiful blend of tuberose and other white florals. The fragrance opens with a bright green freshness that quickly gives way to the intense, almost narcotic presence of tuberose. This floral heart is balanced by warm spices and amber, while subtle animalic notes add a hint of danger, as if this bouquet were plucked from the dark underbrush rather than a sunlit garden.
Apply Tubereuse Criminelle with intention — it develops quickly on skin but maintains its complexity for hours. The animalic notes emerge after about half an hour, so give it time to unfold fully before stepping out.
Fig. 01 — Tubereuse Criminelle, Serge Lutens
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Christopher Sheldrake
From Serge Lutens' shadow to Chanel's spotlightChristopher Sheldrake is a British-born perfumer who studied art history before extensive travels sparked his interest in fragrance.
Designer Serge Lutens
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 18%.