Atkinsons Tulipe Noire

for women and men

Atkinsons Tulipe Noire is a unisex floral with creamy sweetness, soft musk, and warm spice that feels dressed-up, intimate, and evening-ready.

Atkinsons Tulipe Noire

Atkinsons Tulipe Noire

3.3 oz EDP Spray
$148.00 USD
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Atkinsons Tulipe Noire
$148.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Atkinsons Tulipe Noire is a floral fragrance with a creamy, musky core and just enough sweetness to feel inviting rather than sugary. The bergamot and spice give it lift early on, then it settles into a warmer, softer finish with patchouli adding an earthy depth. Best for evenings, date nights, and dressier settings, it suits anyone who likes florals with a richer, more sensual edge instead of a bright daytime feel.

Accords

Floral
Sweet
Musky
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes florals but wants them to feel warmer, softer, and more grown-up than a typical fresh bouquet. It fits confident evening wear, date settings, and anyone who enjoys a musky finish with a touch of sweetness. Many wearers describe it as a floral that feels more intimate than innocent. Not the best pick for someone chasing a super-clean daytime scent or a huge, room-filling statement.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Fall, Winter, and cooler Spring nights are where this makes the most sense. It feels right for dinners, evening events, formal occasions, and close social settings where a softer but noticeable scent works better than something loud. Nighttime suits it more than daytime, especially once the warm musk and praline show up. In hot weather or casual daytime errands, it can feel a little too rich and dressed up for the setting.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Coriander
Coriander
Saffron
Saffron

Middle Notes

Jasmine sambac
Jasmine sambac
Tulip
Tulip

Base Notes

Musk
Musk
Patchouli
Patchouli
Praline
Praline

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Fresh bergamot keeps the start from feeling heavy, but this is not a crisp citrus scent. Very quickly, the mood turns creamy, lightly sweet, and gently spiced, with saffron and coriander adding warmth rather than sharpness. The overall effect feels dressed up and close to the skin, more intimate than loud. It gives a floral impression right away, but one with softness and depth instead of a bright, breezy personality.

How it develops

Once it settles, the floral heart becomes smoother and fuller, with jasmine sambac bringing a richer white-floral feel and tulip keeping it from going too dense. The base adds clean musk, sweet praline, and patchouli, which gives an earthy, slightly dark backbone rather than a sugary finish. On skin, it stays warm, creamy, and softly sensual. It does not swing wildly over time; it simply grows rounder, deeper, and more evening-focused.

History

Released in 2019 by Atkinsons and created by Fabrice Pellegrin, Tulipe Noire sits in the brand’s more dressed-up floral territory. It is positioned as a unisex scent, leaning away from airy daytime florals and toward a creamier, warmer style with musky sweetness and spice. That makes it a better fit for shoppers who want a floral with more presence and nighttime character.

Perfumier

Fabrice Pellegrin

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Year Created

2019

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a floral that feels creamy, musky, and quietly seductive for evenings. Skip it if you prefer airy freshness, daytime casualness, or a scent that projects with a much bigger presence.

The Closest Scents to Atkinsons Tulipe Noire

Tulipe Noire is a dark floral with a sweet, musky base and a hint of spice. This edit gathers fragrances that share its rich floral heart and warm, sensual foundation. Expect white florals, amber, and gourmand touches, but each recommendation brings a distinct personality, from animalic depth to fruity brightness.

Good Girl shares Tulipe Noire's sweet floral heart and warm, spicy base. Both feature jasmine and orange blossom alongside a rich foundation of patchouli and praline. Good Girl leans more gourmand with cacao and coffee, while Tulipe Noire stays darker and more floral. Good Girl also adds a bright almond and bergamot opening.

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White Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Amber
Cacao
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party
Francesca Bianchi Lost in Heaven

Francesca Bianchi Lost in Heaven

for women and men
$130.00

Lost in Heaven echoes Tulipe Noire's floral and amber character with a darker, more animalic twist. Both share jasmine, rose, and patchouli, but Lost in Heaven adds castoreum and oakmoss for a leathery, vintage feel. Tulipe Noire is sweeter with praline, while Lost in Heaven is more earthy and complex.

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Animalic
Amber
Floral
Woody
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Love, Don't Be Shy matches Tulipe Noire's sweet floral profile with a more gourmand, candy-like sweetness. Both feature orange blossom, jasmine, and vanilla, but Love, Don't Be Shy adds caramel and sugar for a sugary, edible quality. Tulipe Noire is darker with patchouli and praline, while this one is brighter and more playful.

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Sweet
White Floral
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme shares Tulipe Noire's white floral intensity, especially tuberose and jasmine. Both have a sweet, musky base, but this one is fresher with osmanthus and a clean white musk finish. Tulipe Noire is darker with patchouli and praline, while Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme is more floral and airy.

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White Floral
Floral
Musky
Woody
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Gucci Guilty Pour Femme offers a lighter, fresher take on the floral theme. Both feature bergamot and patchouli, but Gucci Guilty Pour Femme adds pink pepper and lilac for a spicy, floral lift. Tulipe Noire is sweeter and more intense with praline and musk, while this one is more versatile and daytime appropriate.

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Floral
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Patchouli
Amber
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine centers on jasmine, a key note in Tulipe Noire, but in a brighter, more citrusy composition. Both have a floral heart with woody undertones, but this one features magnolia and mandarin for a fresh, sunny feel. Tulipe Noire is darker and sweeter with praline and patchouli.

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White Floral
Floral
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger

for women and men
$142.00

Fleurs d'Oranger shares Tulipe Noire's orange blossom and jasmine notes, but takes them in a more honeyed, animalic direction. Both have a white floral core, but Fleurs d'Oranger adds cumin and white honey for a warm, spicy, and slightly funky character. Tulipe Noire is sweeter with praline, while this one is more complex and unisex.

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White Floral
Floral
Honey
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Tom Ford Velvet Orchid

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid

for women
$161.00

Velvet Orchid matches Tulipe Noire's rich floral and sweet profile with a honeyed, boozy twist. Both feature jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla, but Velvet Orchid adds rum, honey, and myrrh for a warmer, more opulent feel. Tulipe Noire is darker with patchouli and praline, while Velvet Orchid is more luxurious and smooth.

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Floral
Sweet
White Floral
Honey
Warm Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Love in White for Summer shares Tulipe Noire's floral elegance but with a much lighter, fresher character. Both have bergamot and jasmine, but this one adds magnolia, rice, and apple for a crisp, airy feel. Tulipe Noire is darker and sweeter with praline and patchouli, while Love in White for Summer is perfect for daytime.

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Floral
Fruity
Fresh
Woody
Musky
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

My Way Nectar echoes Tulipe Noire's white floral heart with jasmine and orange blossom, but adds a fruity opening of pear and bergamot. Both have a vanilla and musk base, but My Way Nectar is sweeter and more gourmand with bourbon vanilla. Tulipe Noire is darker with patchouli and praline, while this one is brighter and more youthful.

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White Floral
Fruity
Vanilla
Musky
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Diptyque Do Son

Diptyque Do Son

for women and men
$236.00

Do Son shares Tulipe Noire's tuberose and jasmine notes, but presents them in a cleaner, more transparent way. Both have a white floral core with a musky base, but Do Son is simpler and more linear, with a fresh, slightly spicy opening. Tulipe Noire is sweeter and more complex with praline and patchouli.

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White Floral
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Valaya Exclusif matches Tulipe Noire's sweet floral and powdery character with a modern, woody twist. Both feature orange blossom and almond, but Valaya Exclusif adds akigalawood and ambroxan for a clean, airy feel. Tulipe Noire is darker with patchouli and praline, while Valaya Exclusif is more contemporary and versatile.

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Floral
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal