The smell in short
Main smell: rose and warm spicy. It opens with hyssop, moves to amber and cedar and dries down to benzoin.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Radical Rose notes
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About Matiere Premiere Radical Rose EDP
Radical Rose EDP comes from Matiere Premiere. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Is Radical Rose your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by warm spicy and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and warm spicy smells and notes like amber and benzoin. Less obvious notes include geranium. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
What Radical Rose costs
In Europe it costs about €133, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lancôme Magnifique Lancome but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
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Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Magnifique Lancome is a lighter match.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Diptyque Kyoto unisex.
Radical Rose dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes), Diptyque Kyoto unisex (6 shared notes), Ella K Parfums Lettre de Pushkar unisex (6 shared notes) and Lancôme Magnifique Lancome (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ella K Parfums Lettre de Pushkar unisex starts from €69.
More questions
How long does Radical Rose last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Radical Rose?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.