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Eau de parfum
Heretic Parfum Rhubarb Thief
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About Heretic Parfum Rhubarb Thief
Heretic Parfum Rhubarb Thief is a unisex Eau de Parfum released in 2026.
The release is part of the The Rhubarb Thief collection and continues the house’s signature approach, in which natural motifs sound bold, modern and slightly provocative.
The fragrance was created by Heretic Parfum, a brand founded in Los Angeles in 2016 by artist and “scent adventurer” Douglas Little.
The brand’s DNA is built on challenging conventional rules, a creative approach and a focus on pure ingredients. As a result, Rhubarb Thief feels less like a flawlessly polished classic perfume and more like an expressive olfactory story.
Character and olfactory profile
The composition combines green, woody, citrus, aromatic, fruity, balsamic, white-floral and earthy-mossy facets.
The main accent is rhubarb: its cool, tart facet gives the fragrance energy and makes it particularly distinctive among familiar fresh compositions.
The opening unfolds with a spicy-green burst of angelica, carrot, cedar, grapefruit, thyme and verbena.
Then cypress, jasmine and rhubarb join the fresh bitterness, creating a contrast between juicy greenery, dry woodiness and a touch of floral softness.
In the base, elemi and oakmoss add resinous depth, cool earthiness and the impression of a damp forest.
Note pyramid and development on the skin
The top notes give the fragrance a swift, sparkling and herbaceous character, while citrus nuances help the composition sound bright from the very first minutes.
The heart becomes more textured: rhubarb retains its characteristic astringent freshness, cypress intensifies the green-woody profile, and jasmine smooths its sharper edges.
As it develops, Rhubarb Thief settles into a mossy-woody base with a balsamic elemi nuance.
Its sillage is described as very strong, so the fragrance will appeal to those who enjoy expressive compositions, a noticeable presence and an unconventional scent profile.
The available information does not specify separate application guidance for skin and clothing, so it is best to start with a small amount and adjust the intensity according to how the fragrance reacts with your skin.
Who will enjoy Heretic Parfum Rhubarb Thief
This is a unisex perfume for those who choose green and woody fragrances with character.
It may unfold especially beautifully in spring and summer, in cool autumn weather, during a walk, at a creative event or at an evening gathering where a noticeable and unusual sillage feels appropriate.
Rhubarb Thief does not try to be a universal “everyday fragrance”; its appeal lies in its contrasts, tart freshness and sense of vivid natural texture.
If you enjoy rhubarb, moss, coniferous accords and dry greenery, this release could become a striking standalone choice and a guaranteed conversation starter.
The perfumer and its place in the collection
The composition was created by Douglas Little, founder of Heretic Parfum and a perfumer who consistently explores the boundary between art, natural materials and modern perfumery.
In Rhubarb Thief, his style comes through in the unexpected combination of garden greenery, citrus coolness, woody notes and a mossy base.
The available information does not specify other concentrations of this fragrance or any confirmed similar fragrances.
What is clear is that the composition itself is highly distinctive: it is built not around sweetness or classic floral transparency, but around expressive rhubarb, herbs, woods and earthy moss.
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