Rhubarb Leaves

Rhubarb leaves offer a green, slightly bitter, and earthy fragrance note with vegetal and tangy nuances. Their scent profile is fresh, crisp, and reminiscent of a garden in spring, adding a natural and invigorating quality to perfumes. Rhubarb leaves are often used as a top or middle note to impart an aromatic, leafy sharpness that enlivens a fragrance composition. They pair well with other green, citrus, and floral notes, contributing to perfumes that are vibrant, refreshing, and sophisticated.

History & Production: While rhubarb stalks have been widely used for culinary purposes, rhubarb leaves are known more for their distinctive green aroma than for consumption due to their high oxalic acid content. In perfumery, the scent of rhubarb leaves is typically recreated using synthetic accords that capture their fresh, tangy, and leafy essence. The use of rhubarb leaf notes in fragrances adds a modern, crisp, and green touch, enhancing the brightness and complexity of a composition. These notes are appreciated for their ability to balance sweetness and florals with an earthy, natural sharpness.