When Prada Magnificence launched its Infusion de Rhubarbe Eau de Parfum ($180) the primary week of January, it launched a scrumptious perfume with some simple character and, within the course of, sparked one of many 12 months’s first scent traits. From the pink pops of colour to the luxurious bottle adorned with a Saffiano leather-based cap, the discharge was decidedly Prada, topped with a playful nod to its star ingredient: the paradox of rhubarb.
What Is a Rhubarb Perfume?
Technically a vegetable, but recognized for its fruity tones, rhubarb historically falls beneath the floral-fruity class (a standard perfume household, sure, but it surely’s not that easy). “Rhubarb fragrances are classified as green and tart. They can sometimes also be sharp fragrances, playing in the same world as citrus,” says Walter Johnsen, InterParfums VP of Product Growth. “Rhubarb notes are most commonly found in woody, green and citrus fragrances because of the multifaceted notes and textures the vegetable offers for the perfumer to choose from.”
As Johnsen explains, some rhubarb fragrances can go extra fruity, and a few are sharper. Formulators usually use totally different components of the rhubarb to current a special expertise. “It can be soft when it imitates the texture of rhubarb that has been stewed or baked into pies,” he says. “It can also have a sweet, mouthwatering zing, or it can have a sharp, bracing quality, which can function in a similar role to citrus in a scent—giving that initial blast of joyful happiness that is known to bring a smile to our face.”
Franco Wright of Fortunate Scent favors the word for capturing a fruity high quality with a twist. “A rhubarb note usually gives a fragrance a certain juicy, tart, sour, mouthwatering element,” he says. “It’s bright and fruity without being too sweet.”
Rhubarb Fragrances to Strive Now
1 / 10
The crew over at Fortunate Scent and Scent Bar loves this tart rhubarb. Touched by tangy citrus and naturalistic, dry herbs, the scent additionally has a surprisingly bitter high quality. “It’s an unexpected, dimensional take on rhubarb that doesn’t shy away from the vegetable’s sour facets,” Wright says.
2 / 10
Daniela Andrier, grasp perfumer, Prada Les Infusions Fragrances describes this new launch greatest: “It’s juicy, sparkling, colorful, and intensely red. A vegetable that is as natural as it is delicious, creating an intensely fresh and addictive trail.”
3 / 10
Typically sold-out, this purple-juicy rhubarb scent screams of intense richness by way of notes of amber woods and vanilla bean. “The standout feature is its versatility,” shares one completely satisfied Ulta reviewer. “This perfume feels equally appropriate for daytime wear as it does for evenings. It seamlessly transitions from casual outings to special events.”
4 / 10
With a prime word of rhubarb and a base of soppy sandalwood, this dreamy scent is charming. It is usually uncommon and long-lasting—but by no means overpowering.
5 / 10
Starting with honeydew and rhubarb combined with crisp bergamot and a contact of strawberry leaf, this juicy-fresh floral is vibrant and trendy.
6 / 10
Pairing black tea with candy notes of rhubarb, carrot and pear, this heat and earthy perfume seems like a heat breeze at sundown.
7 / 10
Candy and sensual, this contemporary floral bouquet relishes its floral accords. Dominated by the damascena rose, lily of the valley and peony, tangy notes of lychee, rhubarb, bergamot and nutmeg spherical out the charming perfume. Vanilla accentuates the sensuality of the composition on the base.
8 / 10
Take it from the worldwide ambassador for Vince Camuto fragrances, Ava Phillippe. The 25-year-old calls this feminine-floral scent with a prime word of rhubarb “a mood booster that’s great for everyday wear.”
9 / 10
Exploring ideas inside mindfulness, self-healing and neuroscience, this model by no means disappoints. With a fruity opener that mixes prime notes of tart rhubarb, pink pepper, cinnamon and tangerine, the distinctive essence dries down with woodsy vanilla accords.
10 / 10
It might eternally be related to the Large Apple for its well-known crisp green-sour quince, however this ode to New York opens with pink pepper and rhubarb, each of which give the scent its “zing.”
