Matière Première 2024 Extrait

U ££££ Acquired

Radical Rose

by Aurélien Guichard

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Matière Première Radical Rose is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Aurélien Guichard. Radical Rose opens with Pepper and Saffron, settles into a heart of Immortelle and Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Labdanum. Matière Première's Radical Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Feminine
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Radical Rose Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper50%
Saffron50%
Heartas listed
Immortelle50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Labdanum50%
Patchouli50%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Radical Rose Extrait plunges you into a deep, dark rose, boosted by warm, peppery spices right from the off. Earthy patchouli provides a grounding undercurrent, while a hint of leathery saffron weaves through, adding a modern, mysterious edge. Labdanum and immortelle contribute a rich, resinous depth, making this rose anything but delicate or shy.

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