Matière Première 2026 EDP

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Metal Lavender

by Aurélien Guichard

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Matière Première Metal Lavender is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Aurélien Guichard. Metal Lavender settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Matière Première's Metal Lavender carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper debate: Metal Lavender is Matière Première's most divisive scent yet. Fans laud its clean, modern take on lavender; detractors decry it as an ambrocenide 'chemical weapon' with fleeting lavender. You'll either love its persistent musky-synthetic drydown or find it utterly unbearable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Calm
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Metal Lavender Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran50%
Musk50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its long-lasting, robust musky-amber base means it's generally too potent for office wear, although some find it clean enough. The contemporary, clean scent profile makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Metal Lavender opens with a sharp, almost electric burst of fresh lavender, quickly moving away from traditional barbershop territory. This initial freshness soon gives way to a dominant, clean musky-powdery heart, underpinned by the smooth, woody depth of cashmeran. A subtle, cool metallic edge weaves through, adding a contemporary, abstract quality before settling into a persistent, airy musky base that lingers on the skin.

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Where to buy

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