In the sixteenth century missionaries introduced the tuberose mystique to France for the first time. Found in Central America and nurtured by the Aztecs, the tuberose flower was known as Omixochitl (‘skinny flower’) - a reference to its fragile long white blossoms.
Tuberoses intoxicating aroma can be rendered polished, creamy and safe but the true beauty of the flower is its dark carnal, leathery and smoky qualities. These are fully revelealed in Tubereuse Absolue, a rare gem.
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, attentive spaces: a room where the air is warm enough to lift the tuberose, but not so crowded that its green edges disappear. It feels poised and sensual rather than loud, with a polished presence that reads best at conversational distance.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where the green opening and tuberose heart can breathe. One or two sprays are enough for a refined trail; more will bring out the flower’s smoky, waxy depth and make the composition feel richer on skin.
Who it’s for
For those who like floral scents with structure, greenery and a touch of darkness. It suits wearers who prefer tuberose that feels less creamy and more sculpted, with a balance of freshness, sensuality and understated elegance.
Release year
2017
The nose
Mathieu Nardin is a contemporary perfumer known for refined, ingredient-driven compositions that balance clarity with texture. His work often treats classic materials with a modern hand, preserving their natural character while lightening or sharpening the structure around them. For Tubereuse Absolue, Nardin shapes tuberose into something more ethereal than opulent, reducing the usual indolic heaviness in favour of a fresher, greener expression. The result shows his skill with floral materials: precise, elegant, and attentive to the flower’s less obvious facets.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris, founder and creative director of Perris Monte Carlo, worked with Mathieu Nardin on the fragrance’s concept, helping steer the brief toward a tuberose that feels authentic, crafted and less conventionally heavy.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo is built around craftsmanship, natural materials and a respect for traditional perfumery. The house presents luxury through composition and raw materials rather than loud branding, with a clear focus on heritage, quality and the art of scent-making.
Tubereuse Absolue’s concept
Tubereuse Absolue was created as part of Perris Monte Carlo’s Black Collection, with the idea of showing tuberose in a more transparent, green and airy register. The fragrance draws on the flower’s long history, but its modern identity lies in revealing the waxy, smoky side of tuberose without burying it in creaminess.
Extra info
Tubereuse Absolue belongs to Perris Monte Carlo’s Black Collection and is offered as an Eau de Parfum, with an Extrait version also available. It was released in 2017 and is still in production.
In the sixteenth century missionaries introduced the tuberose mystique to France for the first time. Found in Central America and nurtured by the Aztecs, the tuberose flower was known as Omixochitl (‘skinny flower’) - a reference to its fragile long white blossoms.
Tuberoses intoxicating aroma can be rendered polished, creamy and safe but the true beauty of the flower is its dark carnal, leathery and smoky qualities. These are fully revelealed in Tubereuse Absolue, a rare gem.
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, attentive spaces: a room where the air is warm enough to lift the tuberose, but not so crowded that its green edges disappear. It feels poised and sensual rather than loud, with a polished presence that reads best at conversational distance.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where the green opening and tuberose heart can breathe. One or two sprays are enough for a refined trail; more will bring out the flower’s smoky, waxy depth and make the composition feel richer on skin.
Who it’s for
For those who like floral scents with structure, greenery and a touch of darkness. It suits wearers who prefer tuberose that feels less creamy and more sculpted, with a balance of freshness, sensuality and understated elegance.
Release year
2017
The nose
Mathieu Nardin is a contemporary perfumer known for refined, ingredient-driven compositions that balance clarity with texture. His work often treats classic materials with a modern hand, preserving their natural character while lightening or sharpening the structure around them. For Tubereuse Absolue, Nardin shapes tuberose into something more ethereal than opulent, reducing the usual indolic heaviness in favour of a fresher, greener expression. The result shows his skill with floral materials: precise, elegant, and attentive to the flower’s less obvious facets.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris, founder and creative director of Perris Monte Carlo, worked with Mathieu Nardin on the fragrance’s concept, helping steer the brief toward a tuberose that feels authentic, crafted and less conventionally heavy.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo is built around craftsmanship, natural materials and a respect for traditional perfumery. The house presents luxury through composition and raw materials rather than loud branding, with a clear focus on heritage, quality and the art of scent-making.
Tubereuse Absolue’s concept
Tubereuse Absolue was created as part of Perris Monte Carlo’s Black Collection, with the idea of showing tuberose in a more transparent, green and airy register. The fragrance draws on the flower’s long history, but its modern identity lies in revealing the waxy, smoky side of tuberose without burying it in creaminess.
Extra info
Tubereuse Absolue belongs to Perris Monte Carlo’s Black Collection and is offered as an Eau de Parfum, with an Extrait version also available. It was released in 2017 and is still in production.