La Tulipe

La Tulipe is an Eau de Parfum from the house of Byredo, composed by Ben Gorham, who founded the brand. The house claims the tulip as its inspiration, a flower it places at the center of the composition. La Tulipe is offered in two sizes, a 50 ml bottle and a 100 ml bottle.

Green and floral top

Freesia opens with a brightness reminiscent of jasmine and orange blossom. Rhubarb brings a fruity, tart greenness, while cyclamen plays on freshness and sweetness, also carrying a green note that extends the vegetal momentum of the opening.

Tulip heart

Tulip, the flower that inspired La Tulipe, occupies the heart tier. It is accompanied there by a wood note with smooth, creamy qualities, which gives this part of the accord a rounded texture around the featured flower.

Vetiver base

Vetiver anchors the composition. It offers a woody character, with smoky accents and an earthy facet, which contrast with the fruity greenness of the opening notes and give the accord its base.

A floral family

The floral family here relies on freesia, cyclamen and tulip, which make up the floral side of the accord. This category brings together fragrances built around flowers; rhubarb and vetiver add a green, earthy touch.

What the label declares

The INCI list declares limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol, citronellol, hydroxycitronellal, farnesol, isoeugenol and alpha-isomethyl ionone. Also included are methyl 2-octynoate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate and BHT.