Matière Première 2022 Edp

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French Flower

by Aurélien Guichard

Matière Première French Flower is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Aurélien Guichard. The fragrance opens with Pear and Ginger, settles into a heart of Tea, Orange Blossom, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan.

Our verdict on French Flower: Acquired

This one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, mate. When it works, French Flower is a stunningly natural, creamy tuberose. When it doesn't, prepare for an ambroxan-heavy, synthetic nightmare. Definitely not a blind buy.
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Sensual
  • Fresh
  • Romantic
French Flower Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 23%
Fruity 14%
Green 10%
Sweet 18%
Warm 11%
Woody 7%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 36%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent sillage and remarkable longevity make it a bit much for the office unless very lightly applied. It's a fantastic choice for dates or evening casual wear, as its sensual and romantic character truly shines. Less suited for formal events due to its sometimes playful sweetness, and definitely not for sport.

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About

French Flower opens with a burst of ripe, juicy pear and a subtle-but-spicy kick of ginger, setting the stage for the true star: tuberose. This isn't your grandma's loud, indolic tuberose; it's creamy, sweet, and often described as bubblegum-like, blended beautifully with delicate orange blossom and a whisper of green tea. The drydown settles into a sensual ambroxan base, which can either amplify the floral goodness or, for some, devolve into a scratchy, metallic mess. It's truly a white floral with a modern, fruity twist.