Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa is the scientific name of a flowering plant commonly known as tuberose, Plant Family Agavaceae
Aromatic Description: Tuberose is not well known in herbal medicines but is widely used for manufacturing perfumes because of the flower's mesmerising fragrance when it blooms at night. Tuberose is also called Mistress of the Night, Night Queen and Raat ki Raani. Symbolically, tuberose is associated with the divine feminine, inner magnetism, and sacred sensuality. In many spiritual and cultural traditions, it represents love, ecstasy, and transformation—acting as a floral bridge between the physical and the spiritual. It has been used in moon rituals and tantric practices to awaken deeper intimacy and emotional release layers. Its presence in energetic work is often linked to emotional healing, heart chakra activation, and creative expression.
Tuberose Essential Oil—derived from the blossoms of Polianthes tuberosa (now more accurately known as Agave amica)—is one of the most luxurious and intoxicating floral essences in aromatherapy. Its aroma is rich, creamy, and heady, with a deeply sensual sweetness that lingers and evolves. Often described as opulent, exotic, and narcotic, tuberose’s scent evokes mystery, passion, and divine beauty. Its fragrance is so powerful that even a small amount can dominate a blend, making it a treasured base in high-end perfumery and sacred aromatherapy.
Chemically, tuberose absolute is rich in complex constituents contributing to its aroma and therapeutic effects. These include methyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid, farnesol, nerol, eugenol, geraniol, and indole. These compounds give tuberose its characteristic intense floral scent and are thought to support emotional regulation, hormonal balance, and relaxation on a physiological level.
Therapeutically, tuberose essential oil is known for its aphrodisiac qualities, enhancing sensual awareness and intimacy. Its calming yet emotionally uplifting effect makes it valuable in stress relief, insomnia, and mood disorders such as anxiety and mild depression. Its deeply feminine energy is thought to support hormonal balance and ease emotional tension related to the menstrual cycle or hormonal shifts. In spiritual and energy practices, it helps foster emotional release, self-acceptance, and inner radiance.
Tuberose is most commonly used in natural perfumery, emotional healing blends, romantic massage oils, and spiritual self-care rituals. It’s often added to bath oils, body balms, or meditative anointing. Because of its intensity is typically diluted heavily—just a drop or two can profoundly influence a blend.
To enhance its romantic and feminine qualities, tuberose blends beautifully with other floral oils like jasmine, rose, neroli, and ylang-ylang. It also pairs harmoniously with resins and woods such as sandalwood, frankincense, and myrrh, which provide grounding and spiritual depth. Tuberose takes on a fresh, radiant dimension when balanced with citrus notes like bergamot, blood orange, or mandarin. It combines with cardamom, ginger, and pink pepper for a more exotic, spicy composition.
Tuberose essential oil is a deeply sensual, sacred, and emotionally transformative floral oil. It invites introspection, awakens the senses, and nurtures the soul, making it a cherished companion for those exploring beauty, intimacy, and spiritual embodiment.
Extraction Method: Solvent Extracted Plant Part Typically Used Flowers
Tuberose Essential Oil
This powerful essential oil can be diluted with carrier oils and used as a topical application or a relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Add few drops of oil to potpourris, vaporizers, candles, or diffusers for combating germs in the air and protecting the environment naturally. It can also be added to your bathtub for an aromatic, healing, stimulating, and energizing bath.