Jean Lowe Matière
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Imperial Unus
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive yet distinctive rose and oud combo. Some find it a masterpiece, others get rubber and burnt incense. Expect a heady floral opening that settles into a dark, earthy, and sometimes sweet dry-down. It's affordable, but recent rebrands might mean a different scent profile.
Atralia's Imperial Unus is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, primarily because people are too busy arguing about whether it's an expensive clone to properly judge it. If you can get past the drama, you'll find a quality Middle Eastern rose-oud that punches well above its weight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 52% | 36% |
| Fruity | 1% | 17% |
| Green | 9% | 13% |
| Sweet | 16% | 20% |
| Warm | 6% | 8% |
| Woody | 14% | 11% |
| Earthy | 17% | 15% |
| Animalic | 11% | 8% |
| Fresh | 8% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense floral and oud accords, might be too much for a conservative office environment. However, many find its elegant and grounding qualities suitable for office wear, alongside date nights and formal events. It's too rich and opulent for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While quite floral and fruity, the underlying oud and incense give it a depth that makes it less suitable for casual or sport wear. It can certainly work for the office if applied lightly, but it really shines in more intimate or formal evening settings where its sophisticated character can be appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Rose, Amber accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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