Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte pairs night blooming tuberose with a drop of agave nectar, and it manages to keep a notoriously big flower polite. Here is how Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte wears, what to layer it with and what to keep in mind.
Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte: tuberose and agave
Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte is a blend of night blooming tuberose and exotic agave nectar. I’m not sure if it’s coincidence or research, but tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) flowers are related to the agave plant.
Whatever the inspiration, the blend is genius! I love the simple sweetness the agave nectar adds to this floral fragrance.
Tuberosa di Notte is a beautiful, clean floral and clearly represents the essence of the tuberose flower. I appreciate that this fragrance isn’t heady at all, which is hard to manage with such a dominant floral. There is something almost zesty or soapy clean about it. It’s as if the actual flowers are in the room with their simple beauty and scent.
Layering ideas from the original review
The agave nectar is barely noticeable but so enjoyable. I actually liked it so much that I lit a Jonathan Adler Sugar candle in the same room to amplify and deepen the sweet note with its caramelized sugar fragrance.
If I added a Voluspa French Bourbon Vanille candle at the same time it would create an even better version of the popular Voluspa Fleurs de Fete fragrance.
Choose your format
Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte is available in a ceramic candle, jar candle, 2-wick tin, diffuser and room spray.
Burn quality 4/5. Fragrance intensity 3/5.
Why this tuberose feels easy to live with
Tuberose has a habit of taking over a room, and the reviewer’s main compliment is that this one does not. Calling it clean, zesty and almost soapy tells you the sweetness is kept light, with the agave nectar nudging it along rather than turning it into dessert.
The 3/5 fragrance intensity fits that picture. It is a candle that sits comfortably in a bedroom, an entryway or a dining room without demanding attention. If you have been burned by a heavy tuberose before, a middle rating like this is reassuring.
For the plant itself, the Wikipedia pages on tuberose and agave are a quick way to see the connection the reviewer mentions.
Picking the right Tuberosa di Notte for your space
The Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte range gives you several ways to use the same fragrance, and the format you pick should match the room. A jar candle or the 2-wick tin suits a living room or bedroom where you will be present while it burns. The ceramic candle is a nice choice if the container will be on display.
The diffuser and room spray are better for places where a flame does not make sense, such as a powder room that you cannot watch, or a space you want to scent for a short time before guests arrive. Use a diffuser for a steady, low background scent, and a spray when you want a quick refresh.
If you are not sure about tuberose, begin with the room spray or diffuser. It costs you less commitment than a full candle, and you can find out in a day or two whether the scent suits you.
Who should buy it
Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte is a good match if you like florals but dislike perfumey ones. The clean, slightly zesty personality makes it a decent candle to give to someone whose taste you do not know well.
It is less suited to people who want something loud or gourmand on its own. The agave note is described as barely noticeable, so if a sweet candle is what you are after, you will want to layer it as the reviewer did. Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte works best when you let the flower lead.
Burning Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte well
A few habits keep Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte, or any floral candle, smelling the way it should. Let the wax melt right across the top on the first burn so it does not tunnel, trim the wick before each lighting, and keep the candle out of drafts. Snuff it or use a candle snuffer instead of blowing hard, which cuts down on smoke.
Layering is where Voluspa Tuberosa di Notte gets playful. The original review uses the Jonathan Adler Sugar candle to deepen the sweet note, and you can read about that candle in our post on the Jonathan Adler Pop Sugar candle. For a different, gentler tuberose to compare, see the Linnea’s Lights Tuberose candle.
Whatever you pair it with, keep the flames a few inches apart and never leave candles unattended.
Light the candles together and give them a little time before judging. Two scents often smell odd for the first minutes and then settle into a blend that you like.
