Rhubarb Root
Inspired by dried rhubarb root, it brings dry earth, soft wood, and a gentle bitterness.
Woody
About Rhubarb Root
Rhubarb root comes from plants in the genus Rheum (Polygonaceae family), such as Chinese rhubarb (*Rheum palmatum*). It is a different part of the plant from the tart red stalks used in pies and jams. The dried root has long been used to flavor fine liqueurs. Root extracts are also made for cosmetics, usually in glycerin or other carriers, but the root is not a common source of perfume essential oil.
Scent Profile
The stalk suggests green, tangy fruit, while the root goes somewhere quieter: a **dry, earthy** character with hints of wood and a gentle bitterness. Picture dried roots and bark rather than a fresh harvest from the garden.
Use in Perfumery
A rhubarb root note is not always made from the root itself. Perfumers may build the impression from other earthy and woody materials instead. It can be paired with vetiver, cedar and soft spices to add a dry, slightly bitter shading to woody and aromatic compositions, without implying one fixed place in the fragrance pyramid.
Did You Know?
Well-dried rhubarb root often looks pinkish when cut.
