Floral
Top Notesjasminekalamanzi
Hearttuberoseylang-ylang
Base Notesashbenzoinsugar cane
Tags
#beast
#sweet
Style
for her
Tuberose is arguably the most divisive and polarising floral note due to its narcotic and carnal tones, here Pierre Guillaume pays tribute to its couture complexity.
The camphorous and medicinal opening of PG17 Tubéreuse Couture, is softened by shoots of green ripe jasmine and a sour tart accord created by rare South Asian citrus kalamansi.
PG17 Tubéreuse Couture soon develops in a creamy, fleshy and opulent tuberose bouquet. Ylang-ylang heightens and supports the buttery and lactonic (milky) tones of tuberose, sweetened by a base of sugar cane and benzoin.
A daring and head-turning scent, PG17 Tubéreuse Couture is a wonderfully dramatic interpretation of this flamboyant flower, in its pure, unadulterated state.
Definitely not for wallflowers.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for an evening when your presence is part of the conversation. Its tart green opening gives way to a creamy floral fullness that feels deliberate and expressive: the olfactory equivalent of structured silk, with enough sweetness to soften its imposing shape.
How to wear
Start with one spray on the torso or a single pulse point, allowing the camphorous opening to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a sensible starting point for its rich floral sweetness; heat may make the creamy tuberose feel more expansive. Keep application restrained in close quarters.
Who it’s for
For lovers of full-bodied white florals who enjoy tuberose’s medicinal edge as much as its buttery sweetness. It suits a taste for dramatic, textured compositions rather than sheer floral freshness, particularly when green citrus contrast and a sweet benzoin base are part of the appeal.
Release year
2006 (or 2009)
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a French perfumer whose chemistry background informs a distinctive approach to texture, contrast and unexpected accords. His work ranges from the spicy, woody richness of Cozé to the chocolate-musk treatment of Musc Maori, combining technical curiosity with sensuality. In Tubéreuse Couture, he explores the flower’s green and camphorous edges alongside its creamy, carnal fullness.
Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale’s story
Parfumerie Générale, now Pierre Guillaume Paris, is an independent, perfumer-led house rooted in Auvergne. Guillaume composes its fragrances, with development and production handled in the house’s own facilities. Its identity combines a chemist’s experimental outlook with a commitment to inventive, contemporary compositions that remain wearable rather than merely conceptual.
PG17 Tubéreuse Couture’s concept
Tubéreuse Couture was conceived as a close study of tuberose through five facets: green, camphorous, solar, animalic and milky. Its progression from tart citrus and green jasmine to a fleshy floral heart and sweet balsamic base gives those contrasts room to unfold. “Couture” refers to the flower’s sophisticated natural complexity, not to a fashion-house collaboration.
Extra info
The house later placed 17.1 Dilshad alongside Tubéreuse Couture as a companion interpretation, pairing tuberose with pistachio and almond milk. Different published note lists exist for the original fragrance, but those differences alone do not establish a reformulation.
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Top Notesjasminekalamanzi
Hearttuberoseylang-ylang
Base Notesashbenzoinsugar cane
Tags
#beast
#sweet
Style
for her
Tuberose is arguably the most divisive and polarising floral note due to its narcotic and carnal tones, here Pierre Guillaume pays tribute to its couture complexity.
The camphorous and medicinal opening of PG17 Tubéreuse Couture, is softened by shoots of green ripe jasmine and a sour tart accord created by rare South Asian citrus kalamansi.
PG17 Tubéreuse Couture soon develops in a creamy, fleshy and opulent tuberose bouquet. Ylang-ylang heightens and supports the buttery and lactonic (milky) tones of tuberose, sweetened by a base of sugar cane and benzoin.
A daring and head-turning scent, PG17 Tubéreuse Couture is a wonderfully dramatic interpretation of this flamboyant flower, in its pure, unadulterated state.
Definitely not for wallflowers.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for an evening when your presence is part of the conversation. Its tart green opening gives way to a creamy floral fullness that feels deliberate and expressive: the olfactory equivalent of structured silk, with enough sweetness to soften its imposing shape.
How to wear
Start with one spray on the torso or a single pulse point, allowing the camphorous opening to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a sensible starting point for its rich floral sweetness; heat may make the creamy tuberose feel more expansive. Keep application restrained in close quarters.
Who it’s for
For lovers of full-bodied white florals who enjoy tuberose’s medicinal edge as much as its buttery sweetness. It suits a taste for dramatic, textured compositions rather than sheer floral freshness, particularly when green citrus contrast and a sweet benzoin base are part of the appeal.
Release year
2006 (or 2009)
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a French perfumer whose chemistry background informs a distinctive approach to texture, contrast and unexpected accords. His work ranges from the spicy, woody richness of Cozé to the chocolate-musk treatment of Musc Maori, combining technical curiosity with sensuality. In Tubéreuse Couture, he explores the flower’s green and camphorous edges alongside its creamy, carnal fullness.
Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale’s story
Parfumerie Générale, now Pierre Guillaume Paris, is an independent, perfumer-led house rooted in Auvergne. Guillaume composes its fragrances, with development and production handled in the house’s own facilities. Its identity combines a chemist’s experimental outlook with a commitment to inventive, contemporary compositions that remain wearable rather than merely conceptual.
PG17 Tubéreuse Couture’s concept
Tubéreuse Couture was conceived as a close study of tuberose through five facets: green, camphorous, solar, animalic and milky. Its progression from tart citrus and green jasmine to a fleshy floral heart and sweet balsamic base gives those contrasts room to unfold. “Couture” refers to the flower’s sophisticated natural complexity, not to a fashion-house collaboration.
Extra info
The house later placed 17.1 Dilshad alongside Tubéreuse Couture as a companion interpretation, pairing tuberose with pistachio and almond milk. Different published note lists exist for the original fragrance, but those differences alone do not establish a reformulation.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Rubies & Lace: Gothic Florals