Ingredient Guide
Rhubarb, also called crimson stalk, has red stems and large green leaves. Although it is treated as a vegetable, in the United States it is treated as a fruit.
It was once sold as a drug for at least three times the price of opium. Its scent is green, with a raspberry-like fruitiness and a freshness that is not overly sweet.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
In perfume, rhubarb is a sharp fruity note with the tartness and greenness of a bitten stalk. In raw rhubarb stems, C6 compounds reminiscent of green leaves play an important part in the aroma. The fragrance ingredient Rhubafuran is a synthetic molecule that adds green, eucalyptus-like coolness to tart rhubarb, giving fruity and citrus accords definition. Because its scent lasts for about a day on a blotter, it can be expected not only to create a juicy first impression but also to maintain a tart outline within a composition for longer.
Choosing a fragrance with rhubarb
Rhubarb’s appeal is the green tartness of biting into a stalk. It can be crisp and refreshing or softened with sweet fruit.
- Less-sweet fruitiness: Green stalks and tartness suit a preference for crisp fruit scents.
- Sweet-tart fruit: Berries add sweetness alongside the green notes.
- A softer finish: Musk rounds out the vivid tartness.
A fragrance to explore rhubarb
Eau de rhubarbe écarlate Eau de Cologne (Hermès)
Crisp rhubarb is paired with tangy lantana and musk. Fresh green stalks and vivid tartness are softly wrapped in musk.
Find your next fragrance
In Fragrance Finder, choose “Favorite fragrances & notes” on the home screen, then look for notes you enjoy under “Favorite notes”. Select from the available suggestions and press “Next”.
