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Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

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White Floral · 2019 · Undisclosed Perfumer
Tubereuse Nue strips tuberose down to its cleanest form, adding pink pepper and green-leaf crispness on top, then dissolving into a bare sandalwood-musk skin finish that lasts six to nine hours.
Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue
$257.39

Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue at a glance

Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue Eau de Parfum is a 2019 white floral for all genders, created by the Tom Ford Private Blend team as a deconstructed single-flower composition. The brief was to strip tuberose down to its cleanest reading, removing 70 years of indolic weight. The Private Blend team cut the camphor, the narcotic sweetness, and the density, keeping only the waxy white petal. Pink pepper crispness opens the composition, a transparent tuberose-jasmine center carries the heart, and a bare sandalwood-musk drydown closes it against skin.

Family

White Floral

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Composed

New York, 2021

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Hours on Skin

6 to 9 hours on skin is the typical range, with the sandalwood-musk base holding past 10 hours on fabric. The first 3 hours carry the fullest floral presence. Warm weather can shorten wear to 5 hours, while cool spring mornings extend it toward the 9-hour mark.

Sillage

Moderate

A 3 to 4 foot scent trail through the first 60 minutes, especially in moderate temperatures. Settles to a 2-foot presence by hour 3. Past hour 5, Tubereuse Nue becomes a skin scent readable only in close contact.

Projection

Moderate

Tubereuse Nue was designed for intimate wear, not room-filling projection. The pink pepper top gives a brief three-foot lift in the first half hour. After that, the tuberose-jasmine heart sits close. The composition rewards proximity rather than distance.

Best Worn

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Time of Day

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Morning through Evening

Unisex · 2019

Tom Ford Private Blend

Created by the Tom Ford Private Blend team

The Scent Arc

What Tubereuse Nue smells like on skin

Tubereuse Nue smells like a freshly cut tuberose stem wrapped in damp green tissue paper, then a clean white-petal glow warmed by jasmine, then a bare sandalwood and skin-musk finish. From the start, pink pepper adds a light spice that lifts the green notes without competing. By forty-five minutes, the tuberose center emerges clean and waxy rather than heavy or narcotic. Past hour four, the base dries down to a soft woody musk that sits tight against skin.

I.

0 to 45 min · The Opening

Peppery, Green, Crisp-Fresh

Pink pepper hits first with a dry, crackling warmth that's closer to crushed peppercorn than floral spice. Green notes arrive alongside, carrying a snapped-stem freshness that reads like wet leaves. Together they create an opening that signals tuberose without the heavy sweetness classic compositions lean on. On skin, the pepper fades by the thirty-minute mark and the green notes begin to soften into the emerging floral heart.

A tuberose stem just snapped, held up to a cracked window on a spring morning.

II.

45 min to 4 hrs · The Heart

Clean, Waxy-White, Transparent

Tuberose takes the center stage here, but in a stripped-down register that's distinctly modern. There's no indolic heaviness, no camphor bite, no narcotic sweetness. The petal character reads waxy and cool, like fresh-cut stems rather than a bouquet left overnight. Jasmine weaves through underneath and adds a softer, creamier dimension without pushing the floral toward density. The pair together sit close to skin and project two to three feet at most.

A single white tuberose in a clear glass, jasmine petals floating in the water below.

III.

4 hrs & beyond · The Drydown

Soft, Woody-Musk, Skin-Close

Sandalwood appears first in the late hours, bringing a creamy, warm wood that replaces the floral transparency with a gentle base. Musk and ambrette round the edges into a clean, linen-like softness. Past hour six, Tubereuse Nue becomes a true skin scent. The remaining trace is sandalwood warmth mixed with your own body chemistry. Fabric holds the musk note for another four to six hours beyond what skin retains.

A sandalwood shelf in a clean linen closet, barely there.

The Note Pyramid

Fragrance notes in Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

Tubereuse Nue is built on a vertically transparent structure that lets each layer show through to the next. The top is pink pepper and green notes that set a fresh, snapped-stem tone. The heart is deconstructed tuberose with jasmine support, deliberately stripped of the indolic weight that defines classic tuberose compositions. The base is sandalwood, musk, and ambrette that dry down to a bare, skin-close warmth.

Top NotesPeppery, Green, Crisp-Fresh

Pink Pepper

A dry, crackling spice that lifts the green opening and prevents the tuberose from reading heavy. Burns off cleanly by the thirty-minute mark.

Green Notes

Fresh, snapped-stem character that reads like damp leaves and cut grass. Bridges the pepper into the white floral heart with a natural garden quality.

Heart NotesClean, Waxy-White, Transparent

Tuberose

The central note, stripped of its traditional indolic heaviness. Clean, waxy, and transparent, like a single fresh-cut stem rather than a dense tropical bouquet.

Jasmine

Supports the tuberose with a creamy, slightly sweet softness. Adds warmth and body without pushing the floral toward density or headiness.

Base NotesSoft, Woody-Musk, Skin-Close

Sandalwood

Creamy, warm wood that anchors the base and provides the lasting skin scent. Carries the final hours of wear with a gentle woody warmth.

Musk

Clean, linen-like musk that dries down to a soft, bare-skin quality. The furthest thing from a heavy animalic musk.

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

A natural botanical musk from mallow seeds that adds a slightly sweet, clean softness. Reinforces the nude, stripped-back character of the drydown.

The Performance

How Tubereuse Nue performs on skin

Tubereuse Nue performs like a modern eau de parfum should, with 6 to 9 hours of wear, 3 to 4 feet of initial projection, and a front-loaded floral pattern. The pink pepper and green notes project cleanly for the first hour, then the tuberose-jasmine heart sits at 2 to 3 feet through hour three. Past hour four, it becomes a skin scent at arm's-length reading distance.

Longevity

69

Hours on Skin

6 to 9 hours on skin is the typical range, with the sandalwood-musk base holding past 10 hours on fabric. The first 3 hours carry the fullest floral presence. Warm weather can shorten wear to 5 hours, while cool spring mornings extend it toward the 9-hour mark.

Sillage

Moderate

Three to Four Feet, Close Wear

A 3 to 4 foot scent trail through the first 60 minutes, especially in moderate temperatures. Settles to a 2-foot presence by hour 3. Past hour 5, Tubereuse Nue becomes a skin scent readable only in close contact.

Projection

Moderate

Front-Loaded, Then Skin-Close

Tubereuse Nue was designed for intimate wear, not room-filling projection. The pink pepper top gives a brief three-foot lift in the first half hour. After that, the tuberose-jasmine heart sits close. The composition rewards proximity rather than distance.

Seasonal Performance · Ambient Temperature

optimal 55–80°F
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Who It’s For

Who should wear Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

Tubereuse Nue draws a specific kind of buyer who values restraint over projection and transparency over density.

The Less-Is-More Wearer

Prefers fragrances that stay close and clean

Wears Tubereuse Nue as a daily signature that won't fill a room or compete with other scents. Values transparency over projection and reaches for it year-round in warm months.

The Spring-Summer Daily Wearer

Wants a floral that works in heat without going heavy

Traditional tuberose compositions go cloying above 75 degrees. Tubereuse Nue's stripped-back construction means it holds its clean character even on hot afternoons. Three sprays and it's done.

The Signature Scent Builder

Looking for one tuberose that works everywhere, always

Tried heavier tuberose compositions and found them too situational. Tubereuse Nue's moderate projection and transparent character make it office-safe, date-appropriate, and weekend-friendly in a single bottle.

When to Wear It

When to wear Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

Tubereuse Nue rewards spring mornings, summer afternoons, and warm-weather evening wear between 55 and 80°F. The composition reads clean and effortless in moderate heat and loses dimension in cold temperatures.

Best Seasons

Spring and summer

Tubereuse Nue performs optimally between 55 and 80°F. The tuberose's waxy transparency lifts in warm air and flattens noticeably below 50°F. Wearers reach for it from April through October, with peak use in May through August.

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Best Time of Day

Morning through evening

The moderate projection makes it office-safe from nine AM onward. The clean floral character transitions naturally into evening contexts without reapplication. Late-night wear past midnight isn't ideal since the composition will have faded to a faint skin scent by then.

Where It Goes Quiet

Cold winter evenings below 40°F, formal events requiring strong projection, smoky restaurants with open grills, late-night bars and loud venues, layering with heavy orientals that overpower it. Tubereuse Nue is intimate by design. Environments that demand volume or compete with strong ambient scents will bury it.

Best Occasions

Daytime, warm weather, intimate

Tubereuse Nue fits warm-weather contexts where restraint and transparency matter more than projection. Office meetings, weekend brunches, garden parties, and close-proximity dates are its strongest territory.

  • OfficeClean Floral, Zero Distraction
  • BrunchWeekend Mornings and Afternoons
  • Garden PartyOutdoor Warm-Weather Gatherings
  • Warm-Weather DatesIntimate Spring and Summer Evenings
  • Layering BasePairs with Light Musks and Woods

The Story

About the bottle, the house, and the perfumer

Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue launched in 2019 as a Private Blend composition that strips tuberose down to its cleanest possible reading. The release arrived at a moment when minimalist and skin-scent fragrances were gaining ground against the decade's louder, sweeter mainstream releases. Tubereuse Nue takes the most indolic note in perfumery and asks what happens when you remove everything that made it heavy. The answer is a transparent, close-wearing white floral that represents the opposite of what tuberose traditionally stood for.

Tubereuse Nue bottle

The Bottle

Amber glass, black cap

Tubereuse Nue uses the standard Tom Ford Private Blend amber glass flacon with a black cap and metal nameplate. The 50 mL format is the standard retail size. A smaller 10 mL travel version exists for sampling before committing. The bottle design is consistent across the Private Blend line, so identification depends on the nameplate label.

The House

Tom Ford, founded 2005

Tom Ford launched his eponymous brand in 2005 following his tenure as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. The fragrance division started in 2006 with Black Orchid and expanded rapidly through the Private Blend collection in 2007. Tubereuse Nue joined the Private Blend lineup in 2019, exploring a minimalist single-flower concept. The Estee Lauder Companies acquired the Tom Ford brand in 2023, and the fragrance division continues to release under the original creative framework Ford established.

The Perfumer

Tom Ford Private Blend team

Tom Ford hasn't disclosed the individual perfumer behind Tubereuse Nue, attributing the composition to the broader Private Blend development team. The house works primarily with IFF and Givaudan for its fragrance portfolio. The stripped-back approach of Tubereuse Nue marks a deliberate departure from the dense, layered compositions that dominate the Private Blend line. The team's focus on single-flower transparency is a compositional choice that prioritizes purity over complexity.

Application Tips

How to wear Tubereuse Nue

Tubereuse Nue is moderate in concentration and sits close to skin after the first hour. Three sprays on pulse points gives a full day of clean floral presence. Apply in the morning and expect the floral heart to carry through lunch, with the musk-sandalwood base lasting into early evening.

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Sprays

Three sprays covers a full day. The moderate projection means you can apply generously without overwhelming anyone nearby.

A Left side of the neck, two sprays below the jaw
B Right side of the neck, mirror the A placement
C Chest, optional fifth spray for close-contact warmth
D Inside wrists, one spray each, don't rub afterwards

Four Rules · Manual

i.

Three sprays, pulse points

Apply to the inner wrists, neck, and behind one ear. Tubereuse Nue's moderate sillage means three sprays gives a clean, readable presence at two to three feet through the first three hours. The composition won't overwhelm even in close office settings, so there's no risk of over-application at three sprays.

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Warm weather is the sweet spot

Tubereuse Nue performs best at 55 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The tuberose's waxy petal character lifts in warm air, and the green-pepper opening stays crisp and clean. Below 50 degrees the floral flattens and the composition loses its defining transparency. Above 85 degrees the top notes evaporate too fast.

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Light fabrics, clean skin

Spray on linen collars, cotton sleeves, and clean skin. The composition pairs with spring and summer wardrobes. Heavy winter fabrics and strong moisturizers compete with Tubereuse Nue's delicate character. On freshly showered skin, the musk base blends with your own chemistry for a personalized drydown.

iv.

Layer lightly or let it stand alone

Tubereuse Nue works well as a standalone fragrance or as a layering piece. To extend the base, pair with a light sandalwood or white musk. Avoid layering with heavy orientals or gourmands. The transparent floral center gets lost underneath anything too dense or too sweet.

Ingredients & Details

Technical specification

Ingredients (typical for this category) Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol. Full batch INCI is printed on the outer carton and may vary.

Country of Origin

United States

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Shipping Notice

Cannot ship via air due to alcohol content. Ground shipping only within the continental US.

Common Questions

Frequently asked about Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue

What makes Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue different from other tuberose perfumes? +
Tubereuse Nue is a 2019 white floral eau de parfum that strips tuberose down to its cleanest, most transparent form. Most tuberose fragrances lean indolic and heavy, but this Private Blend entry reads waxy and airy. Pink pepper opens with a dry crackle that prevents any tropical weight. Sandalwood and sheer musk carry the final hours rather than dense sweetness. It doesn't try to overwhelm. The result is tuberose as skin scent, not as statement.
Is Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue discontinued? +
Tubereuse Nue isn't officially discontinued by Tom Ford as of 2025, but Private Blend availability shifts without warning. The 2019 eau de parfum still appears in authorized retailer inventories, though stock levels vary by region and bottle size. Tom Ford doesn't announce Private Blend discontinuations in advance. If you're considering a purchase, don't wait on limited-stock listings. Authorized sellers carry the genuine product with batch codes intact. Checking multiple retailers gives the clearest picture of current availability.
Is Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue for men or women? +
Tubereuse Nue doesn't carry a gendered designation from Tom Ford. The 2019 white floral eau de parfum sits in the Private Blend line, which markets every release as unisex. On skin, the transparent tuberose and sandalwood base read neutral rather than traditionally feminine. Men who wear it tend to get compliments on the clean floral character. Women find it less heavy than classic tuberose options. The fragrance works across gender lines because it avoids the indolic richness that codes tuberose as strictly feminine.
What does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue smell like? +
Tubereuse Nue opens with a dry pink pepper crackle over green stems, then settles into a clean, waxy tuberose heart. The 2019 eau de parfum avoids the thick, indolic heaviness most tuberose fragrances carry. Instead it reads transparent and airy, almost like holding a single fresh-cut stem. The base dries down to creamy sandalwood and sheer musk against bare skin. It doesn't project sweetness. The whole arc stays close and intimate across its 6 to 9 hour wear time.
How long does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue last on skin? +
Tubereuse Nue delivers 6 to 9 hours on most skin types as an eau de parfum concentration. The opening pink pepper fades within thirty minutes, giving way to the tuberose heart that carries the middle hours. Sandalwood and musk anchor the final stretch as a close skin scent. Warmer skin and pulse-point application tend to push longevity toward the higher end. It won't project heavily past hour three, but the dry-down whisper stays detectable. Moisturized skin holds the 2019 white floral noticeably longer.
How far does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue project? +
Tubereuse Nue projects at a moderate level, reaching roughly 2 to 3 feet during its opening hour. The 2019 eau de parfum isn't designed to fill a room. After the pink pepper burns off, projection settles into an intimate radius that stays within arm's length. People sitting next to you can detect it, but it won't announce your arrival from across a hallway. The moderate sillage suits the fragrance's stripped-down design. It's built for close encounters rather than broadcast-level presence.
What season is best for wearing Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue? +
Tubereuse Nue performs best in spring and summer, with an optimal temperature range of 55 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The 2019 white floral eau de parfum thrives in warm air that lifts its transparent tuberose without amplifying heaviness. Heat brings out the creamy sandalwood base beautifully. Cold weather below 50 degrees flattens the delicate opening and mutes the pink pepper. It doesn't have the density to cut through winter air. Late spring evenings and early summer mornings are where this fragrance finds its stride.
Can Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue work as a wedding fragrance? +
Tubereuse Nue fits weddings naturally because tuberose is the classic bridal flower. The 2019 eau de parfum carries that association without the heavy indolic weight of older tuberose fragrances. Its moderate projection won't overwhelm during close ceremonies or receiving lines. Six to nine hours of wear covers the ceremony through the reception without reapplication. The clean, waxy character photographs well in the sense that guests remember it fondly. Spring and summer weddings between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit bring out its best performance.
Is Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue worth the price for a Private Blend? +
Tubereuse Nue justifies its Private Blend positioning through raw material quality you can smell on the first spray. The 2019 eau de parfum uses a tuberose treatment that reads genuinely different from designer-tier white florals. Six to nine hours of wear from a moderate application means you aren't burning through the bottle. The stripped-down composition doesn't hide behind sweetness or synthetic boosters. Each note earns its place in the formula. Whether that's worth the investment depends on how much you value a clean tuberose done with restraint.
How does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue compare to Do Son by Diptyque? +
Tubereuse Nue and Do Son both center on tuberose but take opposite approaches. Do Son leans aquatic and green, pairing its tuberose with ocean-air freshness and orange blossom. Tom Ford's 2019 eau de parfum strips everything away instead, leaving waxy tuberose over sandalwood and musk. Do Son projects further and feels more energetic. Tubereuse Nue sits closer to skin with a quieter, more intimate character. Do Son suits daytime wear more broadly. Tubereuse Nue rewards evening situations where someone leans in close.
Does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue perform well in office settings? +
Tubereuse Nue works well in offices because its moderate projection stays within a 2 to 3 foot radius. The 2019 eau de parfum won't cross cubicle walls or overpower a conference room. Its clean, transparent tuberose reads professional rather than heavy or overtly floral. The pink pepper opening burns off within thirty minutes, leaving a subtle skin scent. Coworkers sitting adjacent can detect it without feeling overwhelmed. Spring and summer office days between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit bring out the best balance of presence and discretion.
What notes are in Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue? +
Tubereuse Nue opens with pink pepper, a dry spice that crackles across the first thirty minutes. The 2019 white floral eau de parfum centers on a transparent tuberose that avoids traditional indolic heaviness. Green stems and a waxy character support the heart. The base lands on creamy sandalwood and sheer musk that carry the final hours as a close skin scent. There's no vanilla, no sweetness boosters, no amber warmth to mask the tuberose. The composition stays deliberately bare and focused.
How many sprays of Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue should you apply? +
Tubereuse Nue works best with 2 to 3 sprays given its moderate sillage and 6 to 9 hour longevity. The 2019 eau de parfum is designed for intimate projection, so overspraying doesn't increase reach proportionally. One spray per pulse point on wrists and neck covers most situations. Adding a fourth spray to hair or clothing can extend the trail slightly. In temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, start with two sprays and build from there. The white floral character amplifies in heat, so restraint prevents it from turning cloying.
Does Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue change much from opening to dry-down? +
Tubereuse Nue shifts noticeably across its arc. The opening thirty minutes feature a dry pink pepper crackle that disappears completely by the heart stage. The 2019 eau de parfum then settles into its true character, a clean and waxy tuberose that dominates hours one through five. The base transition brings creamy sandalwood forward while the tuberose recedes to a whisper. Sheer musk carries the final hours close to skin. It doesn't reinvent itself dramatically, but the pepper-to-tuberose-to-wood progression is clearly defined.
Can you layer Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue with other fragrances? +
Tubereuse Nue layers effectively because its 2019 white floral composition is deliberately stripped back. The transparent tuberose won't compete with woody or citrus partners. Sandalwood-heavy fragrances amplify the base without clashing. Oud pairings add depth that the original composition intentionally avoids. Light citruses like bergamot freshen the opening beyond the pink pepper. Avoid layering with other heavy white florals, which can push the tuberose into indolic territory. The eau de parfum's moderate projection means layered combinations stay balanced rather than overwhelming.
How does Tubereuse Nue compare to other Tom Ford Private Blend white florals? +
Tubereuse Nue stands apart from Tom Ford's other white florals by stripping away richness. The 2019 eau de parfum reads bare where Jasmin Rouge feels opulent and where Soleil Blanc leans tropical with coconut warmth. Neroli Portofino goes citrus-forward, barely touching floral territory. Tubereuse Nue commits fully to one flower and removes everything that would mask it. The sandalwood and musk base stays minimal compared to the heavier amber foundations in other Private Blend releases. It's the quietest white floral in the line.
Is Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue a good blind buy? +
Tubereuse Nue carries risk as a blind buy because tuberose divides people sharply. The 2019 eau de parfum takes a specific approach, stripping this polarizing flower to its transparent, waxy core. If you've enjoyed tuberose in other fragrances, you'll likely appreciate this cleaner version. If tuberose hasn't worked for you before, this won't convert you. The Private Blend price point makes sampling smarter than committing to a full bottle. A decant or sample vial lets you test the 6 to 9 hour wear arc on your own skin first.
Where can you buy authentic Tom Ford Tubereuse Nue? +
Tubereuse Nue is available through Tom Ford boutiques, department store fragrance counters, and authorized online retailers. The 2019 eau de parfum comes in 50ml and 250ml Private Blend bottles with batch codes printed on the base. Authentic bottles feature Tom Ford's signature ribbed cap and clean label typography. Avoid third-party marketplace sellers who can't provide proof of authorized sourcing. Batch codes are verifiable through online checkers that confirm manufacture date and origin. Authorized retailers guarantee the product hasn't been tampered with or stored improperly.

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