The Merchant of Venice — Tuberosa India
Essence
Tuberosa India is a 2022 unisex EDP from The Merchant of Venice’s Accordi di Profumo collection, composed by Dalia Izem and created with Givaudan. The line is built around single-material, nature-conscious accords intended to be worn alone or layered, and this one spotlights tuberose absolute from Tamil Nadu, India. The formula is intentionally minimal: tuberose over benzoin. Izem described the intent as a fresh, sparkling, slightly fruity tuberose expressing color, femininity and movement. In practice it is a clean, true-to-life tuberose soliflore with a soft resinous base.
Scent Profile
With only tuberose and benzoin listed, the scent behaves like a pared-back tuberose study rather than a conventional floral pyramid. Most wearers perceive a realistic, creamy tuberose: soft, clean, white and more naturalistic than dramatic. A minority gets a sharper, less sweet tuberose, with benzoin clearly present as a resinous warmth under the flower. Some note a faint smoky nuance. The brand’s fresh, sparkling and fruity framing is only partly reflected in wearers impressions. The fruitiness is subtle; the main event is tuberose absolute, not an ornate tropical bouquet. Development is minimal and essentially linear, which is by design for an accord-based layering line. Signature accord: clean tuberose absolute over soft benzoin.
Performance
Performance evidence is limited and mixed. wearer ratings suggest moderate-to-good longevity and sillage, while the written wearer signal is closer to mid-range. Retailer claims of very long wear should be treated as marketing, especially when they misstate the concentration. The practical read is moderate performance for a simple EDP soliflore: wearable alone, but also useful as a layering base to increase presence or add tuberose to other materials.
Wearing Context
Tuberosa India is flexible, clean and unisex, though the material itself carries classic white-floral femininity. It suits spring and summer, daytime, office-friendly florals, and casual situations where a huge indolic tuberose would be too much. Tuberose lovers can push it into evening, but it is not a Fracas-style statement. Its best practical context is layering with other Accordi di Profumo materials such as bergamot, tonka or neroli.
Comparisons & DNA
The most useful wearers comparison is Gucci Bloom, with Tuberosa India described as a unisex, slightly smoky, simpler take in the modern creamy tuberose lane. It belongs to the broader tuberose soliflore family that includes Robert Piguet Fracas, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower and Serge Lutens Tubereuse Criminelle, but it is much lighter, cleaner and less heady than those reference scents. Within the Accordi di Profumo line, Neroli Marocco is its closest floral/bright sibling, while Tonka Venezuela and Bergamotto Italia are obvious layering partners.
Reception
Coverage is thin but favorable among tuberose fans. Praise centers on realistic flower character, softness, affordability and usefulness as a layering accord. Criticism centers on simplicity, modest impact, occasional sharpness, and disappointment from buyers expecting a richer Merchant of Venice composition. Persolaise, reviewing the Accordi line, was skeptical of the layering concept overall but singled out tuberose, bergamot, tonka and neroli as the accords most likely to work. Blind-buy verdict: low-risk for tuberose lovers who want a clean single-note floral; sample if you need sweetness, creaminess or strong projection.
Versions & Reformulation
Single composition, no known reformulations. It was one of the original 2022 Accordi di Profumo releases and is sold in the line’s 30 ml EDP bottle. Later Accordi launches expanded the material palette but did not alter Tuberosa India.
Acquisition Notes
Affordable niche pricing: commonly around EUR43-EUR60 or roughly $42-$75 for 30 ml depending on market and discount. Authentic channels include The Merchant of Venice boutiques and site, Harvey Nichols and reputable European/niche perfumeries. Decants and samples are useful because the line is designed for layering. Counterfeiting is not a notable documented concern for this low-profile 30 ml release.
Notable Facts & Lore
- The Accordi di Profumo collection was created with Givaudan’s Sourcing4Good program and the Givaudan Foundation, using responsibly sourced raw materials, Italian glass and algae-derived biodegradable paper packaging.
- The collection ties into The Merchant of Venice’s historical trade-route narrative, naming each accord by material and origin.
- For Tuberosa India, the tuberose is documented from Tamil Nadu, hand-picked in the early morning and harvested between September and December before being captured as an absolute.