Radical Rose Eau de Parfum vs Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Radical Rose

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Black Extreme

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Radical Rose Eau de Parfum

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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Our Verdict - Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Tom Ford Noir de Noir (2007), the saffron-rose-truffle Private Blend signature that defined Tom Ford's earthy-floral unisex line. Sixty PP reviews (77% five-star) and an r/fragranceclones 7.5/10 accuracy rating flag Black Extreme as one of PP's closest Tom Ford copies - one PP wearer reports their extract spray outperforms the original. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter and evening wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	10%
Floral	25%	75%
Fruity	0%	25%
Green	2%	15%
Sweet	17%	65%
Warm	30%	75%
Woody	13%	55%
Earthy	29%	95%
Animalic	10%	30%
Fresh	4%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Radical Rose EdP

Black Extreme EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 100%

Only in Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Saffron 100%

Shared Notes

Rose 29% vs 40%

Only in Radical Rose Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 22% Saffron 18% Labdanum 16% Pepper 15%

Only in Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Truffle 36% Floral 23%

Only in Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 53% Vanilla 47%

Accords

Radical Rose Eau de Parfum Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

100%

Rose

52%

Earthy

95%

92%

Warm Spicy

70%

75%

Patchouli

65%

Woody

60%

58%

Amber

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Floral

49%

Balsamic

45%

48%

Metallic

Mossy

30%

Rose

100%

Earthy shared

52%

95%

Warm Spicy shared

92%

70%

Patchouli

75%

Woody shared

65%

60%

Amber

58%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Floral

51%

Balsamic shared

49%

45%

Metallic

48%

Mossy

30%

Performance

Radical Rose Eau de Parfum Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Radical Rose Eau de Parfum

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.

Black Extreme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Saffron-rose-truffle-patchouli-vanilla is firmly autumn-winter territory; the earthy-rose-gourmand character reads heavy in warm weather. Cooler-season wear is the natural home of the composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Distinctive earthy-rose-gourmand with strong projection fits date, formal evening, and dinner wear ideally; office viable at very low dosage only. Too distinctive and assertive for sport.