Radical Rose Extrait bottle Radical Rose
Extrait Concentration Edp
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2024 Year 2009
££££ Price Tier ££
Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum bottle Lumière Noire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Radical Rose Extrait
This is a divisive but much-lauded beast of a fragrance. If you're after a sophisticated, intensely dark rose that sticks around for days, this is your weapon. But be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted and can be headache-inducing for some.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum
A lost MFK masterpiece, and the ultimate 'man rose' for those who usually shy away from florals. This fragrance is so universally adored that people are literally begging for its return, making it perhaps the most missed discontinued scent in recent memory. If you can find it, buy it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 21%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 19%
Sweet 19% 15%
Warm 32% 28%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 30% 27%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 3% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Radical Rose Extrait
Lumière Noire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 25%
Patchouli 20% vs 23%

Accords

Radical Rose Extrait Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
83%
78%
Rose
100%
71%
Patchouli
91%
46%
Herbal
84%
58%
Woody
67%
52%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Aromatic
63%
Cinnamon
58%
50%
Earthy
55%
Floral
51%
47%
Leather
47%
Metallic
46%
Tobacco
Warm Spicy shared
100%
83%
Rose shared
78%
100%
Patchouli shared
71%
91%
Herbal shared
46%
84%
Woody shared
58%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
63%
63%
58%
Earthy shared
50%
55%
51%
47%
47%
46%

Performance

Radical Rose Extrait Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Radical Rose Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear performance and intense sillage, this extrait is far too overwhelming for office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or evening date settings, commanding attention without being overtly playful.

Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated rose and patchouli blend, often described as 'classy' and 'romantic', makes it ideal for dates and formal events. While many note its presence is discreet but long-lasting, it still feels a bit too elegant for casual wear, and definitely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
80%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Patchouli, Herbal accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Radical Rose Extrait
Lumière Noire Eau de Parfum
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