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Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Rose EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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- Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Radical Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Radical Rose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Rose EDP
Velvet Rose by Lattafa is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a divisive opening that some find chemical or 'fizzy', but for many, it mellows into a surprisingly sophisticated and elegant rose-patchouli-amber blend. It's a statement, not a whisper.
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Our Verdict - Radical Rose EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Rose EDP
Radical Rose EDP

Notes

Only in Velvet Rose
Rose 59% Patchouli 41%
Only in Radical Rose
Pepper 50% Saffron 50%
Only in Velvet Rose
Musk 56% Labdanum 44%
Only in Radical Rose
Rose 100%
Only in Velvet Rose
Amber 100%
Only in Radical Rose
Patchouli 50% Labdanum 50%

Accords

Velvet Rose Radical Rose
100%
Rose
100%
52%
Warm Spicy
92%
91%
Amber
58%
83%
Musky
76%
Patchouli
75%
67%
Woody
65%
55%
Powdery
48%
Earthy
52%
51%
Floral
51%
50%
Balsamic
49%
Metallic
48%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
92%
Amber shared
91%
58%
83%
Patchouli shared
76%
75%
Woody shared
67%
65%
55%
Earthy shared
48%
52%
Floral shared
51%
51%
Balsamic shared
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Velvet Rose Radical Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is quite loud and projects well, making it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. Its rich and warm composition, along with comments about its elegance and 'night' wearability, make it ideal for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for cooler casual settings.

Radical Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
21%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, amber, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Rose EDP
Radical Rose EDP
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