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Eau de parfum
Rhizome Rhizome 07
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Rhizome Rhizome 07 — the character of Italian niche perfumery
Rhizome Rhizome 07 is a unisex eau de parfum created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a pronounced presence.
This release comes from the Italian niche house Rhizome, founded in Milan in 2019 and quick to make its mark with an original take on modern perfumery.
Amber, floral and woody nuances come together in the fragrance’s character.
At the same time, Rhizome 07 cannot be reduced to a single familiar category: citrus freshness, green tartness, white flowers, spices, leather and gourmand cocoa combine to create a layered, rich and highly noticeable impression.
How the fragrance unfolds
The opening is bright and energetic: bergamot and blood orange add a juicy citrus spark, while rhubarb brings a cool green bitterness.
Saffron heightens the impression with dry spiciness and gives the opening a distinctive, slightly mysterious depth.
As the fragrance develops, the fresh accord becomes softer and more dimensional.
Iris lends powdery elegance, patchouli adds earthy woodiness, while tuberose and ylang-ylang create a dense white-floral heart with a creamy, sensual character.
In the base, Rhizome Rhizome 07 becomes warmer and darker.
Amber, noble woods, cocoa, musk and a suede accord create a velvety trail in which cocoa’s subtly sweet depth meets dry woodiness and a soft leathery nuance.
Sillage and wearability
The fragrance has very strong sillage, so it makes its presence known easily and lingers in the air after the wearer has left.
It is a choice for fans of prominent perfumes that do not disappear into the skin but gradually shift in nuance and continue to attract attention.
Rhizome 07 can be viewed as a fragrance beyond strict gender boundaries: on one skin, citrus and rhubarb may stand out more brightly; on another, the flowers, suede or amber-woody base may take center stage.
Thanks to its richness, the composition feels especially at home in the evening, in cool weather and whenever you want to emphasize your individuality.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing have been provided for this release, so it is best to find the right dosage gradually.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess its development after a few minutes.
Who will enjoy Rhizome Rhizome 07
This perfume will appeal to those looking for more than just a fresh or floral scent — a complex composition built on contrasts.
It is worth trying for lovers of saffron, iris, white flowers, patchouli, dark cocoa and soft leather accords.
In mood, Rhizome Rhizome 07 may remind fans of expressive floral-woody classics such as Guy Laroche Fidji, Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Emanuel Ungaro Diva 10e Anniversaire. However, this release reveals its own signature through a more ambery, spicy and suede-like presentation.
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