In case you're not familiar with tuberose, I

can only describe it as a super-fragrant floral note that makes its presence known no matter what. It's a white flower, similar to jasmine, orange blossom, and gardenia that smells creamy, powdery, and slightly musky as opposed to fresh or fruity like other types of florals. In a past life, I would have found tuberose cloying. But now, I find it incredibly sultry and sophisticated.

So, off to my vanity I went to dig through my fragrance collection and find the perfect tuberose-laced scent to combine with the zingy, masculine goodness of Costa Azzurra. A Tom Ford option I'd yet to open, Tubéreuse Nue ($350), jumped out at me. I'm not shy about layering fragrances, so I spritzed away, making sure both scents were equally represented on my skin. The result? The perfect balance between a fresh, woody, citrus scent with the perfect amount of powdery floral woven in for good measure.

This instinctual creation was a pure stroke of luck and I'm not exaggerating when I say sniffing my wrist made my head fall backward and my eyes roll to the back of my skull in utter delight. This mix will be my go-to all summer. It instantly conjured the immaculate vibe of laying out by the pool in my favorite swimsuit and an oversized straw hat. To make sure this wasn't just a fluke, I've been pairing Tubéreuse Nue with other scents like Juicy Couture Oui Splash ($85) and Atelier Cologne Lemon Island ($80). It's been a rousing success, every single time.