TUBEROSE

The tuberose is a white flower native to Nepal that was imported to Europe at the end of the 16th century; its aroma is clean, dense, and intense. 

It is a flower that opens at dusk, at which time it releases its sweet and seductive aroma. One of the main olfactory qualities of this ingredient is its persistence, since its flower continues to release its aroma days after being cut.

It is used for the production of high-end perfumes, as the technique for extracting the aroma is quite complex. 

The aroma of this flower is reminiscent of a somewhat fruity blend of honey, jasmine, and orange blossom. Its intensity is such that it can be narcotic, which is why during the Renaissance it was a forbidden flower for young women because it was said to shape wills. 

Did you know that for Christianity it is a flower with much symbolism? It is mentioned in the  Song of Songs as  a symbol of faithful, pure, and immeasurable love  between spouses. Also in the  Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John  the episode is recounted where Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus' feet with spikenard oil, breaking the alabaster jar that contained it.

For Christianity, spikenard is a symbol of purity and divinity. Therefore, it is used as holy oil in many liturgies,