Osmothèque: focus on Tuberose (1/2)
One of the most-expected lectures scheduled during Esxence was focused on tuberose, an essence having as many lovers as haters, and Emmanuelle Giron from Osmothèque had the task to lead us on a tour around this note. I love tuberose for exactly the same reason why others hate it: for her loud voice evoking a trumpet, for the opennes and exuberancy, with a slightly mysterious background. Tuberose is native to Mexico, where it was used to flavor ... chocolate! Tuberose flowers are colored white because they bloom at night, when colors are not visible ; to attract pollinating insects then, she and all the other white flowers (including jasmine, orange blossom, magnolia, ylang etc.) have resorted to a less "visual" strategy: a stunning perfume.