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BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale
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Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale

Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
EDP · 2016 · unisex

BDK Parfums, the French niche house founded by David Delporte in 2014, quickly established itself with bold, uncompromising fragrances that prioritize ingredient quality and olfactory impact over mass appeal. Tubereuse Imperiale exemplifies the brand's approach to modern perfumery.

The fragrance opens with geranium and rosebay willowherb before diving into a rich floral heart dominated by Indian tuberose, supported by ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, Egyptian jasmine, and iris. This is tuberose done generously, creamy rather than sharp, with the top accords revealing hints of vanilla and a subtle smoky undertone that prevents the florals from becoming cloying. The base anchors everything with Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, and incense, creating a warm, slightly resinous finish that balances the floral intensity above.

Tubereuse Imperiale works best for those seeking a confident floral that doesn't apologize for its sweetness or sensuality. It's substantial enough for cooler months and evening wear, though the creamy florals have a timeless quality that transcends season. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist, this deserves your attention.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
Rose
31%
Jasmine
25%
White Floral
100%
Aromatic
19%
Woody
38%
Earthy
25%
Powdery
50%
Balsamic
25%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
38%
Smoky
70%
Creamy
60%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Rosebay Willowherb
Rosebay Willowherb
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Indian Tuberose
Indian Tuberose
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Egyptian Jasmine
Egyptian Jasmine
Jasmine cultivated in Egypt's Nile Delta region, known for its distinctive richness and slightly green, honeyed character. Egyptian jasmine has a full-bodied quality with excellent tenacity, making it popular in base note compositions. The warm, lush Egyptian climate produces a jasmine absolute of remarkable intensity.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Madagascar Vanilla
Madagascar Vanilla
The world's dominant commercial vanilla variety, grown primarily in Madagascar, with a classic, balanced vanilla character: warm, sweet, and creamy with a woody undertone. Madagascar vanilla is the reference-point vanilla in perfumery, widely used for its excellent quality and reliable character. The benchmark against which other vanillas are measured.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Cashmeran
Cashmeran
Singapore Patchouli
Singapore Patchouli
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Cypress
Cypress
Dry, resinous, and slightly medicinal, cypress has a sharp, coniferous sharpness with a faintly smoky, pine-like quality. It evokes the tall, dark trees of Provence and Tuscany, austere, Mediterranean, and quietly beautiful. A grounding note that adds structure to woody and aquatic compositions.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

✨
The Reverie83% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

🍷
The Hedonist83% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Floral100%Rose31%Jasmine25%White Floral100%Aromatic19%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale is $4.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $4.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic BDK Parfums fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale? +
$4.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale smell like? +
BDK Parfums, the French niche house founded by David Delporte in 2014, quickly established itself with bold, uncompromising fragrances that prioritize ingredient quality and olfactory impact over mass appeal. Tubereuse Imperiale exemplifies the brand's approach to modern perfumery. The fragrance opens with geranium and rosebay willowherb before diving into a rich floral heart dominated by Indian tuberose, supported by ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, Egyptian jasmine, and iris. This is tuberose done generously, creamy rather than sharp, with the top accords revealing hints of vanilla and a subtle smoky undertone that prevents the florals from becoming cloying. The base anchors everything with Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, and incense, creating a warm, slightly resinous finish that balances the floral intensity above. Tubereuse Imperiale works best for those seeking a confident floral that doesn't apologize for its sweetness or sensuality. It's substantial enough for cooler months and evening wear, though the creamy florals have a timeless quality that transcends season. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist, this deserves your attention.
What are the notes in BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale? +
Top: Geranium, Rosebay Willowherb. Heart: Indian Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Egyptian Jasmine, Iris. Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Singapore Patchouli, Incense, Cypress.
What fragrance family is Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale? +
BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like BDK Parfums Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale? +
Based on shared notes, BDK Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale (Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin, Indian Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang), Fragrance Du Bois Cavort (Sandalwood, Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium), Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist Edition Limitee 2004 unisex (Benzoin, Sandalwood, Iris, Geranium), Amouage Silver Cristal for women (Sandalwood, Incense, Iris, Geranium) may smell similar to Bdk Tubereuse Imperiale.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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