Radical Rose
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Fève Gourmande
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Guerlain's Fève Gourmande is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sublime, boozy chocolate masterpiece - Christmas in a bottle. For others, it's a short-lived, dusty Tootsie Roll or even medicinal cherry syrup. Sample it before you drop serious cash.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 10% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 7% |
| Sweet | 19% | 27% |
| Warm | 32% | 28% |
| Woody | 12% | 8% |
| Earthy | 30% | 29% |
| Animalic | 8% | 0% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This gourmand is quite rich and luxurious, making it fantastic for dates and formal occasions where its seductive warmth can shine. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it's not overpowering, but perhaps too indulgent for a typical office environment where something fresher might be preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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