Maison Crivelli built its reputation on fragrances tied to physical experiences, and Tubéreuse Astrale, released in 2025, points to a summer night under a starry sky with tuberoses filling the air. In practice, that translates into a powdery, almost edible white floral sitting on a soft leather-vanilla foundation. At $560 for 100 ml of extrait, it sits firmly in luxury territory, so the practical question is what you actually get for that money and whether the widely available Perfume Parlour impression gets you most of the way there.
What Does Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale Smell Like?
The opening pairs cinnamon with tuberose right away, and this choice defines the fragrance. Instead of the green, camphorous, slightly rubbery tuberose you find in classics like Carnal Flower or Fracas, the spice rounds the flower off into something warm and faintly sweet. Early wearers often describe a bubblegum-like creaminess before the composition settles.
In the heart, osmanthus pushes the tuberose toward apricot and suede, while carrot seeds add a dry, earthy powderiness that keeps the florals from turning jammy. This middle stretch is the most distinctive part of the scent: lactonic and plush, but never simple.
The base is where the extrait concentration earns its name. Vanilla and musk wrap everything in sweetness, while labdanum and suede add a resinous, leathery softness. The official description calls it sparkling yet comforting, and the drydown backs that up: the final hours are mostly powdery tuberose over smooth suede, with the cinnamon reduced to a warm glow.
Performance
As a parfum, Tubéreuse Astrale performs like one. Expect roughly 6 to 10 hours on skin, with several reviewers of the impression reporting full-workday longevity and scent lingering on clothing overnight. Projection is strong in the first two hours, easily noticeable to people nearby, then settles into a moderate aura. That strength cuts both ways: even fans of the original describe it as far too strong if oversprayed, so two sprays are plenty. Because the sweetness and warmth dominate once the top fades, it behaves best in cool and temperate air and can turn cloying in high heat.
Best Clone Or Alternative
Perfume Parlour Celestial Tuberose - 2108 is the obvious alternative, marketed openly as inspired by Tubéreuse Astrale. Its listed pyramid matches the original closely: cinnamon on top, tuberose and osmanthus in the middle, vanilla and musk underneath. Of the 13 published buyer reviews, the overwhelming majority rate it five stars, with comments calling it exactly like the real thing and praising six-plus hours of wear. One dissenting review found the top notes chemical and unlike the original, which matches the usual gap between budget impressions and extrait-strength originals: the clone approximates the structure well, but the opening is sharper and the suede-labdanum base less refined. At about £32 for 100 ml EDP versus $560 for 100 ml, the tradeoff is clear. If you want to test the idea of this scent, buy the clone. If the composition genuinely moves you and you want the smoothest version, the original still does it better.
When To Wear It
This is an evening and occasion scent. Date nights, dinners, special events, and cold evenings suit it best, when the creamy florals and warm spices read as intentional rather than heavy. It can work as a daytime signature in autumn and winter if applied lightly, but the strong opening makes office use risky.
Who Should Buy It
Tubéreuse lovers who want a modern, powdery take without green edges will find few scents built like this. It also suits collectors who follow Maison Crivelli’s releases and want a comforting gourmand-leaning floral for evenings.
Who Should Skip It
If tuberose in any form turns soapy or headache-inducing on your skin, skip it. Anyone sensitive to sweet, dense florals should also pass, and buyers who balk at $560 should simply not start here.
Final Verdict
Tubéreuse Astrale is a well-made, distinctive white floral whose cinnamon-suede twist justifies attention, if not its price tag. Sample the 5 ml or try Perfume Parlour’s version first; upgrade only if the original’s smoother base wins you over.