The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Tuberosa was created by Enrico Buccella and launched in 2011 by Les Voiles Dépliées. Its name points directly to tuberose, the richly scented white flower that commands the composition. Buccella places that flower between Neroli and Orange, giving the opening a polished citrus frame before Patchouli and Ambergris pull the scent toward a deeper, more tactile finish. The result is both floral and earthy, less like a garden stroll than a scene remembered through heat, greenery, and skin.
The striking part is the contrast. Neroli and Orange bring brightness, while Tuberose adds density, spice, and an animalic edge. Patchouli introduces a dry green-earthy weight that keeps the flowers from becoming sweet, and Ambergris gives the drydown a warm depth. Together, these materials create a composition that moves from citrus brightness to heady floral warmth without losing its composure.
The evolution
The opening arrives with brisk citrus energy, Neroli and Orange cutting a bright path through the air. Tuberose soon takes over, unfurling into a creamy, spicy flower with a noticeably animalic pulse. That green heat is important. It keeps the composition from sliding into simple sweetness and gives the white floral a darker, more memorable edge. As the hours pass, Patchouli settles beneath the blossoms, bringing a dry earthy depth, while Ambergris lends a mineral warmth that recalls skin and salt. By the end, the bright opening has disappeared into a soft floral base with green and ambered shadows. Expect a trail that can remain close to the wearer for hours, carrying that quietly sultry floral mood.
Cultural impact
Tuberosa sits within a broad world of strong tuberose and floral-woody scents, with Goutal, Guerlain, Dior, Frederic Malle, and Juliette Has a Gun among the houses associated with the comparison. Its white-floral richness is heightened by Neroli and Orange, then grounded with Patchouli and Ambergris. This combination gives the composition its distinctive character: creamy and spicy at the heart, animalic in its edge, and softly floral through the drydown.
The House
Les Voiles DeplieesLes Voiles Dépliées is a niche fragrance house established in 2011 by Enrico Buccella, an Italian perfumer with an established reputation for atmospheric, narrative-driven scents. Based on Buccella's previous work with lines like Cerchi Nell'Acqua and Sigilli, the brand carries forward a sensibility for olfactory storytelling that evokes specific places, moods, and memories. The collection comprises nine perfumes, each named with evocative references to landscapes, emotions, and sensory experiences. Notable works include Eau Saharienne, Des Salins, and Flowers & Things, which demonstrate a range from desert-inspired warmth to coastal freshness. The brand operates within Laboratorio Olfattivo's distribution network, positioning its creations within reach of niche fragrance collectors seeking singular, artist-driven compositions rather than mass-market accessibility.
The Creator
Enrico BuccellaBuccella’s signature technique blends bright top notes with a creamy heart and a lingering base that often features vanilla, amber, or orris. He layers fruit such as banana, pineapple, or berries over a veil of milky accords, then anchors the composition with vetiver, sandalwo…





























