Series 5: Sherbet - Rhubarb by Comme des Garçons | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Series 5: Sherbet - Rhubarb smell like?
Series 5: Sherbet - Rhubarb is a bright, intellectual take on the gourmand category, stripping away heavy sugars in favor of a crisp, "fruity fresh" clarity. It captures the exact sensation of snappin...
Enthusiasts frequently compare this scent to Hermes Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate due to its realistic, tart vegetal profile and transparent structure.
The consensus on performance is that it is a fleeting, intimate fragrance; it stays close to the skin and typically requires reapplication throughout the day.
It is widely regarded as a quintessential warm-weather scent, with the community favoring it almost exclusively for spring and summer daytime wear.
Usage patterns suggest it is a versatile "utility" fragrance, highly recommended for casual leisure, office environments, or even post-sport refreshment where a heavy perfume would be cloying.
While some rhubarb scents lean into "synthetic" or "metallic" territory common in other avant-garde lines, the community finds this particular Sherbet iteration to be more approachable, natural-leaning, and "cozy" despite its crispness.