Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate: Crisp, Lively and Tart

Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate by Hermès
Fruity Citrus
Christine Nagel

I admire Christine Nagel’s creations and this scarlet bottle is not an exception. It smells like fruity rhubarb water with berries. The composition is delightful.

It is in the same fragrance category as L’Imperatrice by Dolce&Gabanna. I enjoy both! Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate is realistic, L’Imperatrice is fun. And they are both easy refreshing scents for summer.

I got exactly what I expected. No surprise there. Therefore, it is sufficient to own one or the other, in my opinion. On top of that, the longevity and projection is not there in both cases. It is what it is – sour, bright and sadly, light.

Anyway, even though it is on the softer side, the aroma is incredible and you need to have this note profile on your resumé. Here is the deal. If you are a classy lady with a Birkin and a Twilly, go for Hermès. If you are a bohemian chick with an open mind, choose Dolce&Gabanna. There you go!

Zenne Nishane: Your Eastern Floral Fruity

Zenne by Nishane
Amber Floral
Jorge Lee

Nishane is a niche house from Instanbul, Turkey. They introduce original fragrances that are wearable enough to be popular with the general public. It is an ideal house to start with when you are transitioning from designer to niche.

Zenne is a unisex fruity vanilla scent with ambergris. If you are a rhubarb fan, you are going to love it. There is plenty of rhubarb in the opening together with black currant. The tanginess is balanced with rose, gardenia and sandalwood. The scent is based on vanilla and ambergris.

It is sweet, fresh and aromatic. There is something plastic or rubbery about it that makes the fragrance interesting. It smells different but not too different if you know what I mean jelly bean. If you are a teen or in your early twenties, you maybe not like it yet. It is an Extrait de Parfum – stronger than Eau de Parfum – so, get really for the ride!