Black Lotus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Radical Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
A smoky patchouli-rose shot through with peppered saffron and black cherry, Black Lotus is Floral Street's after-dark provocation. Bold, divisive, unmistakably sensual, built for candlelit rooms and cold-weather evenings, not boardrooms.
This isn't a shy little rose, it's a 'badass' statement. Matière Première's Radical Rose is a controversial one-off for some, but a bold, sophisticated masterpiece for many, often hailed as a sexier, more wearable alternative to POAL.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 25% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 16% | 17% |
| Warm | 27% | 30% |
| Woody | 9% | 13% |
| Earthy | 16% | 29% |
| Animalic | 17% | 10% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Dark patchouli, smoked leather and Damask rose with peppery saffron read as cold-weather depth; reviewers tag it as a nighttime incense-rose with too much heat for warm months.
Occasions
Heavy headache-inducing sillage and a brooding patchouli base read as too much for office wear; medium-to-high projection lands it as a date and formal evening pick.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for date nights or formal events where it can make a statement. The opulent, dark rose and spicy accords are too heavy for casual wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Saffron, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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