Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum bottle Jean Lowe Matière
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum bottle Imperial Unus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
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%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jean Lowe Matière EdP
Imperial Unus EdP

Notes

Only in Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum
Narcissus 53% Jasmine 47%
Only in Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
Blackcurrant 63% Cyclamen 37%
Shared Notes
Rose 66% vs 34%
Only in Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum
Cyclamen 33%
Only in Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
Narcissus 39% Jasmine 26%
Shared Notes
Oud 35% vs 20%
Patchouli 33% vs 30%
Only in Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 31%
Only in Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
Benzoin 26% Incense 23%

Accords

Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
100%
Rose
100%
79%
Floral
100%
Fruity
98%
91%
Oud
81%
Amber
90%
86%
Patchouli
79%
74%
Warm Spicy
83%
Green
82%
74%
Woody
81%
61%
Balsamic
78%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
79%
100%
98%
Oud
91%
Amber shared
81%
90%
Patchouli shared
86%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
83%
82%
Woody shared
74%
81%
Balsamic shared
61%
78%

Performance

Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

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.

Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

Overall
85%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
92%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Rose, Amber accords and Rose, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum
Imperial Unus Eau de Parfum
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