by Zara
A light, sweet, and citrusy fragrance with powdery and musky undertones, Tuberose by Zara presents a clean, cozy, and unisex profile that's best suited for daytime wear in spring and summer. The opening is bright and slightly artificial, dominated by tangy citrus notes like pomelo and mandarin, blending into a smooth, vanilla-scented base. The floral notes are faint or nonexistent, making it a misleading name for a perfumer expecting tuberose. It dries down quickly into a soft, powdery, and slightly musky scent that's more reminiscent of creamy desserts, soft soaps, or tropical candies than real flowers. While the scent is pleasant and comforting for those who appreciate a simple, non-aggressive perfume, its performance is weak—lacking longevity and projection—making it ideal for home use or as a light layering fragrance. The overall impression is airy, linear, and modestly sweet, with no strong accentuation of any one note, leading to a generic but agreeably warm scent that some find addictive, others too powdery or forgettable.