Tuxedo
The Tuxedo formula is a type formula in the Chypre family: 38 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Violet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot, a heart of Rose, Black Pepper, Lily-of-the-valley, settles on Patchouli, Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla. Below you can see every ingredient of Tuxedo; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 38 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iso E Super | — | 54464-57-2 | |
| Hedione | — | 24851-98-7 | |
| Hedione HC | — | — | |
| Habanolide | — | 111879-80-2 | |
| Ethylene Brassylate | — | 105-95-3 | |
| Norlimbanol | — | 70788-30-6 | |
| Exaltone | — | 502-72-7 | |
| Cedarwood Virginia Oil | — | 8000-27-9 | |
| Patchouli Oil MD Patchoulol | — | 8014-09-3 | |
| Ethyl Linalool | — | 10339-55-6 | |
| Ambrox Super | — | — | |
| Yellow Mandarin Oil | — | 8008-31-9 | |
| Vertofix Coeur | — | 32388-55-9 | |
| Operanide | — | 823178-41-2 | |
| Veramoss | — | 4707-47-5 | |
| Ethyl Vanillin | — | 121-32-4 | |
| Hydroxycitronellal | — | 107-75-5 | |
| Coriander Seed CO₂ Extract | — | 84775-50-8 | |
| Dihydro Beta Ionone | — | 17283-81-7 | |
| Geraniol | — | 106-24-1 | |
| Elemi SFE | — | — | |
| Pink Peppercorn Oil | — | 68917-52-2 | |
| Black Pepper Oil | — | 8006-82-4 | |
| Sweet Orange Oil | — | 8008-57-9 | |
| Trisamber | — | — | |
| Geranium Heart Oil | — | 8000-46-2 | |
| Bulgarian Rose Otto Oil | — | 8007-01-0 | |
| Calabrian Bergamot Oil FCF | — | 68648-33-9 | |
| Vanilla Absolute | — | 8024-06-4 | |
| Amber Xtreme | — | 476332-65-7 | |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | — | 128-37-0 | |
| Liffarome | — | 67633-96-9 | |
| Damascenone 937450 | — | — | |
| Violet Leaf Absolute | — | 8024-08-6 | |
| Folione | — | 111-12-6 | |
| Alpha Damascone | — | 24720-09-0 | |
| Ambrinol | — | 71832-76-3 | |
| Dihydro Myrcenol | — | 18479-58-8 |
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 38 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Tuxedo recognisable.
- Geranium Heart Oil in 7 of 796 formulas
- Trisamber in 8 of 796 formulas
- Violet Leaf Absolute in 22 of 796 formulas
- Operanide in 29 of 796 formulas
- Exaltone in 35 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- 1 Million Royal 23 materials in common
- Costa Azzurra 22 materials in common
- Gentleman 2017 22 materials in common
- YSL L’Homme 21 materials in common
Complexity
38 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 92% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Ethylene Brassylate in 478 of 796 formulas
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FAQ
What is the Tuxedo formula?
The Tuxedo type formula is a Chypre composition of 38 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Tuxedo?
Tuxedo features notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot, Rose, Black Pepper, Lily-of-the-valley, Patchouli, Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla.
How many ingredients does the Tuxedo formula have?
The Tuxedo formula contains 38 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Tuxedo recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Tuxedo at home?
Making your own Tuxedo from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Tuxedo formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
