Fragrances inspired by Radical Rose Eau de Parfum
The original
Radical Rose
Matière Première
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Radical Rose and Exotic Rose share a spicy rose-patchouli core, but differ in overall boldness.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Pepper
The main difference
Adds labdanum
Choose Exotic Rose when
You want a bold, attention-grabbing scent.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds cedar and geranium, drops labdanum and patchouli
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Without pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds cedar and oud, drops pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds allspice and bergamot, drops pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and apple, drops pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bushman candle, drops pepper
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Pepper
The main difference
Adds ambergris and oud, drops labdanum and patchouli
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Matière Première. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.