The Perfume Library

Rhizome 03

7.7

Rhizome · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rhizome 03 is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of yuzu, lemon and grapefruit against the dry, woody tones of ginger, clove and vetiver. Citrus leads the opening: yuzu, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, ginger, clove, basil and elemi resin add a spicy, green streak. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and amber settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without being overbearing. Most votes point to spring and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and while more voters read it as masculine, a good share find it feminine.

Rhizome 05

7.6

Rhizome · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome Rhizome 05 is a unisex scent that sets rose, geranium and patchouli on the sweet, resinous warmth of amber and vanilla. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. It opens with bergamot, liquidambar and nutmeg, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, geranium, patchouli, sandalwood and rose build a floral, woody core. The base of amber, vanilla, benzoin and musky notes settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Olibere Le Jardin de Madame Chan and Hayari FeHom have a close profile.

Rhizome 01

6.8

Rhizome · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome 01 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a spicy, resinous opening of cumin, cinnamon and frankincense with a woody base of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters read it as masculine, but a fair number find it feminine. Cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg lead with spice, while galbanum adds a fresh, green edge. At the heart, labdanum, geranium and frankincense resin bring a sweet, smoky warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood is woody, with a faintly animal trace. Its profile is close to Amouage Overture Man and Amouage Enclave.

Tropical Dance

7.8

Rhizome

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Rhizome Tropical Dance is a sweet, woody unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter, for leisure time and evenings out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern; spring comes third after fall and winter. Bourbon vanilla and candied orange open with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, cedarwood, patchouli and cashmere wood lay a woody base, and musk, precious woods and amber close it with a powdery, creamy warmth. Nectar Olfactif Melipona and Jimmy Choo Vanilla Love have a close profile.

Rhizome 02

7.0

Rhizome · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rhizome 02 by Rhizome is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy, woody character with an earthy, resinous and leathery depth. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Slumberhouse Jeke and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile. It opens with vetiver, gaiac wood, cedarwood and reed, a dry woody base layer. In the heart, benzoin, patchouli and papyrus bring out sweetness and earth. The base of vanilla, leathery notes and labdanum softens everything and finishes resinous and leathery.

Rhizome 04

7.4

Rhizome · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rhizome 04 is a unisex perfume that leans towards autumn and winter, its sweet, spicy side held steady by a woody base. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits leisure time and evenings, and some wear it for a night out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with oud and lavender. Cedarwood, vetiver and tobacco form a woody, slightly smoky heart. White musk, sandalwood and amber carry the sweetness and resinous warmth in the base. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Profumum Roma Amante have a close profile.

Rhizome 06

7.8

Rhizome · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome 06 is a unisex fragrance that reads powdery and resinous, with a floral heart resting on a sweet amber base. It opens with ambergris and bergamot, the bergamot lightening things slightly. In the heart, Florentine iris, myrrh and elemi resin take over: the iris brings a powdery floral tone, while myrrh and elemi add a spicy, resinous depth. In the base, amber and musky notes sweeten and soften it, leaving a woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, though evenings and nights out are possible too.

Desert Dusk

6.8

Rhizome

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rhizome Desert Dusk is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green start on a woody, earthy and resinous base, and it leans towards fall and spring. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and the votes spread across leisure, daily wear and evening. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most votes read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Bergamot, clary sage and eucalyptus give it a cool opening. The heart holds cedarwood, patchouli, nagarmotha and gardenia, with the floral side kept in the background, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood, pepper and amber adds a spicy, resinous warmth.

Rhizome 07

7.7

Rhizome

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome 07 is a unisex scent that pairs saffron with tuberose, a floral and sweet composition with spicy, earthy and leathery shading. It opens with saffron, bergamot, rhubarb and red mandarin orange. The heart builds a floral, powdery core from tuberose, patchouli, iris and ylang-ylang. In the base, cocoa, amber, suede and musk add a sweet, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin yet is still noticeable. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, with a mostly warm character.

Crushed Symphony

6.5

Rhizome · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rhizome Crushed Symphony is a floral, woody unisex scent that places Turkish rose, cinnamon and oud in a spicy frame. It opens with pink pepper, saffron blossom and orange, and the heart joins Turkish rose with cinnamon, black pepper and oud. Patchouli, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the base, while sandalwood and musk complete a warm, resinous, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a loose guide. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes spicy, oriental scents. Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique and Pigmentarium Murmur have a close profile.

Concrete Tide

7.7

Rhizome · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rhizome Concrete Tide is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on jasmine, kelp and marine notes. Its longevity is rated good, though only a few voters have rated it, so that figure is tentative. There is no word on seasons or occasions, but the fresh character sits closer to warm weather. It starts with jasmine and kelp, while the marine notes add a salty coolness. In the heart, patchouli, privet and fleur de sel bring a floral, earthy greenness. The base of ambrette, ambroxan and sandalwood settles into a soft, woody finish. Citrus and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

Rhizome

Fresh · Citrus · Floral