Tuberose

Production

Harvest

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) has its roots in Mexico, but it is in southern India that it truly flourishes today, across the plantations of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. There, it goes beyond the mere horticultural realm: its flowers adorn garlands used in religious ceremonies and enliven markets almost year-round. Its aromatic production, meanwhile, follows a more tightly defined rhythm, marked by two annual harvest campaigns dedicated to producing the concrete. Picked in the early hours of the day, the flowers then reveal their full intensity.

Manufacturing

Tuberose concrete is sourced through a rigorous supply process with partner Indian producers. The absolute is then produced at the facility of the Biolandes group (of which Landema is a part), located in southwestern France, allowing for controlled processing in line with the quality standards specific to fine perfumery. Each batch undergoes quality control testing in the laboratory.

Application

Tuberose absolute is a benchmark ingredient in fine perfumery and fragranced cosmetics. It stands out in floral, oriental and exotic compositions, bringing richly vanillic and tiare-like nuances. Its distinctive olfactory power makes it a material of choice for structuring and asserting the character of a fragrance creation. Perfumers use it both as a dominant heart note and to add an intoxicating floral touch to gourmand or woody accords.

Technical and regulatory

Usage tips

Manual:

For food. To be diluted first in a fatty substance. Not more than 34 drops per kg of final food preparation. Keep out of reach of children. Do not apply directly to the skin. Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, or by young children (under 6).

Consult our guides: storage and preservation methods and precautions for use