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Fruity Notes

Rhubarb

Rhubarb has a unique, tart, and slightly green scent profile with a crisp, tangy, and slightly sour fruity character. It offers a bright, fresh, and slightly acidic aroma that is reminiscent of spring and early summer, with green and vegetal undertones.
Origin and Extraction
Rhubarb is typically extracted from the stalks of the Rheum rhabarbarum plant, which is native to Asia but now cultivated worldwide. In perfumery, rhubarb is usually obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the plant material, creating a concentrated essence that captures its distinctive green and tart characteristics.
History and Culture
Rhubarb has a long history as a culinary ingredient, originally used in traditional Chinese medicine before becoming popular in Western cuisine. In perfumery, it emerged as a notable fragrance note in the early 2000s, representing a trend towards more innovative, green, and unexpected scent profiles. It symbolizes freshness, modernity, and a connection to nature in contemporary fragrance design.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Rhubarb's distinctive scent comes from a complex mix of organic compounds, including various terpenes and phenolic compounds. The primary aromatic components include oxalic acid, which contributes to its tart profile, and various volatile organic compounds that create its green, fresh character. Synthetic rhubarb notes often use molecules like hexyl acetate to recreate its unique fruity-green aroma.

Fragrances with Rhubarb

Product shot of Delina by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Delina

8.8/10(12)
FloralFruity

Modern Fruity Rose

Sample from €9

€17030ml
Product shot of Cockatiel by Zoologist

Zoologist

Cockatiel

4.4/10(5)
PowderyFruity

Joyful Fruity Powder

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of 21 Conduit St by Jovoy

Jovoy

21 Conduit St

8.7/10(3)
AromaticWoody

Tart rhubarb meets warm amaretto-woods.

Sample from €9

€16075ml
Product shot of Pony Boy by Jorum Studio

Jorum Studio

Pony Boy

9/10(3)
FruityGreen

Mythic tart rhubarb & vetiver haze

Sample from €9

€15050ml
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Product shot of Ajyal by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Ajyal

7.9/10(17)
FruityAquatic

Fresh Fruity Oriental

Sample from €14

€25550ml
Product shot of Paradiso by Pigmentarium

Pigmentarium

Paradiso

6.7/10(3)
CitrusWoody

Citrus zest meets earthy spice.

Sample from €9

€13550ml
Product shot of Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks

Goldfield & Banks

Sunset Hour

7/10(2)
FruityGourmand

Sunset's creamy tropical fruit

Sample from €9

€167100ml
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Product shot of Zenne by Nishane

Nishane

Zenne

FruityFloral

Sensual fruity-floral vanilla seduction.

Sample from €14

€24550ml
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Product shot of Raphael by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Raphael

7.3/10(2)
PowderyMusk

Comforting Powdery Musk

Sample unavailable

€20050ml
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Product shot of Crab Apple Blossom by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

Crab Apple Blossom

7.6/10(7)
AquaticCitrus

Salty mojito & apple blossom.

Sample from €24

€46550ml
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Product shot of X for Women by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

X for Women

6.6/10(5)
FloralChypre

Opulent peach blossom with velvety warmth

Sample from €19

€36050ml
Product shot of Sundrunk by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

Sundrunk

7/10(2)
CitrusFloral

Citrus fizz & floral nostalgia.

Sample from €9

€11050ml
Product shot of Blanc Polychrome by Atelier des Ors

Atelier des Ors

Blanc Polychrome

CitrusFloral

Sparkling Lemon Cologne

Sample from €9

€210100ml
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Product shot of Constricteur by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Constricteur

10/10(1)
CitrusFloral

Bitter Orange & Amber

Sample from €9

€250100ml
New
Product shot of Vanuatu by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Vanuatu

5/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Spicy Sandalwood & Fig

Sample from €9

€20050ml
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Product shot of Numero III by Adamo

Adamo

Numero III

LeatherySmoky

Smoky leather with spicy depth.

Sample unavailable

€275€192100ml
New
Product shot of Palais Rose by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Palais Rose

10/10(1)
FloralFruity

Sparkling Fruity Floral

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Carambolage by Notes de Bas de Paje

Notes de Bas de Paje

Carambolage

LeatheryWoody

Dark metallic leather

Sample from €9

€19550ml
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Product shot of Neo Eden by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Neo Eden

7.8/10(4)
FloralFruity

Creamy Futuristic Floral

Sample from €14

€27550ml
Product shot of Nefertem by Aswan

Aswan

Nefertem

5.8/10(4)
FloralAmber

Radiant Floral Renewal

Sample from €9

€295100ml