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Tuberose in Perfumery • Nez + LMR

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Category: Fumerie Parfumerie

Authors Éléonore de Bonneval, Mathilde Cocoual, Olivier R.P. David, Jeanne Doré, Anne-Sophie Hojlo, Clara Muller & Delphine de Swardt
Publication Date June 2021

Description Native to Mexico, the tuberose found the perfect adoptive home in India, where its highly fragrant, waxy-petaled flowers are used as decoration or offerings. Its potent, heady, opulent scent is often associated with a carnal, erotic femininity. Discover every facet of the voluptuous flower by journeying through botany, art, gastronomy, history, agriculture and chemistry without overlooking, of course, perfume and perfumers.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 13 reviews)

Riley V. ★★★★★

Finally got around to reading this after months on my shelf, and the deep dive on tuberose's Mexican origins in the opening chapter is exactly the kind of cultural context I was craving. It's dense but readable, and the collaborative essays actually flow together better than most anthology-style boo

Isabella E. ★★★★★

I was honestly surprised by how much depth these essays pack into a slim volume—each author brings a completely different angle on tuberose, from its Mexican origins to its role in modern perfumery. The writing is smart but accessible, and I found myself highlighting passages on nearly every page. P

George ★★★★★

This is the first book I've found that digs into tuberose's Mexican origins with actual depth, not just pretty photos. The essays from seven different writers give you seven distinct ways to understand the flower, and the June 2021 publication date means it's current enough to feel relevant. I've al

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