: a Mexican bulbous herb (Agave amica synonym Polianthes tuberosa) of the asparagus family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers
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Originally created as part of the Estée Lauder Private Collection, the scent is reimagined with tuberose, carnation and a vanilla base.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Its laundry list of white floral notes is extensive—Egyptian geranium, Comoran Ylang Ylang, iris, and two varieties of jasmine, to name a few—but creamy tuberose is the namesake and star here.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
The warm vanilla and tuberose scent is a major plus too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
For something brighter, tuberose and pomelo skin bring together this citrus moment with a musky base.
—Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Its laundry list of white floral notes is extensive—Egyptian geranium, Comoran Ylang Ylang, iris, and two varieties of jasmine, to name a few—but creamy tuberose is the namesake and star here.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
The warm vanilla and tuberose scent is a major plus too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
For something brighter, tuberose and pomelo skin bring together this citrus moment with a musky base.
—Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tuberose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuberose. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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tuberose
noun
tube·rose
ˈt(y)ü-ˌbrōz 
ˈt(y)ü-bə-ˌrōz,
-bə-ˌrōs
: an herb related to the agaves and grown for its spike of fragrant white flowers
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