The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Radice arrived in 2024 from Nous Parfums. Its official Italian description calls it ardent and enveloping, pairing the succulent sweetness of melon with tuberose and musk. The composition is a unisex floral-green scent built around a vivid opening, an aromatic heart, and a clean floral base. Melon opens with juicy sweetness, while green notes lend a fresh leafy quality. Citrus blossom brightens the composition, and eucalyptus adds a cool aromatic edge. Tuberose brings a creamy white-flower character to the heart, balanced by musk for a polished finish. As the scent settles, the brighter fruit and green notes give way to a soft floral-musk impression that feels clean, elegant, and close to the skin.
The striking part is the contrast inside Radice. Melon brings ripe, liquid sweetness, while green notes and eucalyptus add a crisp, slightly medicinal edge. Citrus blossom connects those poles with airy floral brightness. Tuberose then supplies a creamy white-flower depth, while musk softens the edges into the clean, soapy finish that defines the composition's main accords.
The evolution
The first impression is juicy and leafy, with melon bringing immediate sweetness and green notes keeping it from becoming syrupy. As the opening settles, citrus blossom lifts the mood while eucalyptus introduces a cool, aromatic edge, almost the snap of fresh air around crushed herbs. The center then turns more decisively floral. Tuberose gives it a creamy, elegant white-flower presence, but musk keeps the result close and polished rather than ornate. As the fragrance wears on, the brighter fruit and green character gradually becomes less pronounced. What remains is a clean floral-musk impression, softly soapy and wearable. The leafy opening gains depth from citrus blossom and eucalyptus, while tuberose and musk create a smooth, composed finish that continues the contrast between freshness and softness.
Cultural impact
Radice is listed within Nous Parfums’ Shades Collection, where its character comes from the contrast of succulent melon, green notes, citrus blossom, eucalyptus, tuberose, and musk. The composition opens with juicy fruit and leafy freshness, then shifts toward a more aromatic floral heart. Tuberose adds creamy elegance while musk leaves a clean, softly soapy impression. This combination places Radice within a contemporary exploration of wearable floral-green scents, inviting discovery through its movement between bright sweetness, fresh greenery, cool aromatics, and polished white florals.
