Heretic Parfum 2026 EDT

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Rhubarb Thief

by Douglas Little

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Heretic Parfum Rhubarb Thief is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Douglas Little. Rhubarb Thief opens with Angelica, Carrot Seeds, Grapefruit, and Cedar, settles into a heart of Rhubarb, Cypress, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Elemi. Heretic Parfum's Rhubarb Thief carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Rhubarb Thief is either a photorealistic tart green dream or a household cleaner nightmare. It's a love-it-or-hate-it experience, so definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Edgy
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Rhubarb Thief Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and green profile often leans towards a lighter projection, making it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting daytime fragrance. However, some find its initial tartness too sharp for formal or intimate settings, and its perceived lack of longevity may require reapplication to maintain its presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Heretic Parfum says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Rhubarb Thief opens with a sharp, zesty explosion of grapefruit and lemon verbena, quickly joined by the unique, tart greenness of rhubarb. Herbal undertones of angelica and thyme weave through, leading to a clean, almost soapy heart of jasmine and cypress. The drydown settles into an earthy, woody base of oakmoss and elemi, a consistent, dry green atmosphere that is both intriguing and polarising.

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