Metal Lavender

I absolutely love this fragrance. It’s not your typical barbershop-style lavender scent at all. On my skin, it smells like a clean, fresh lavender blended beautifully with cashmeran and musk. I honestly don’t really understand the “Metal” aspect people mention because I don’t get strong metallic notes from it. To me, this feels more like a Spring, Summer, and maybe early Fall fragrance. If you’re someone who enjoys lavender-based scents, you’ll probably love this one. But if you’re not really into lavender fragrances, this probably won’t change your mind. I highly recommend getting a sample first, or even the 6ml travel size for $50 from the official Matiere Premiere website. The performance is also very solid and lasts a long time on my skin. I can honestly see Aurélien Guichard making an Extrait version of Metal Lavender sometime down the line. Alongside Metal Lavender, I also purchased the Tubéreuse Grasse candle, and it smells incredible. It definitely reminds me of French Flower, which I’m extremely happy about. At this point, I’ll most likely end up buying all of the new candles he releases on the website. Overall, I really enjoy this fragrance and can definitely see myself buying a 50ml bottle in the future. The performance is solid, especially if you sweat a lot because the musk projects even more off the skin. The scent profile itself is amazing — very clean, fresh, and airy with a smooth lavender presence. Honestly, it reminds me of walking into an expensive luxury hotel. Matiere Premiere never seems to disappoint me. 10/10.

I think people interpreting “metal” as metallic is a misstep, and if that’s your sticking point, I take the “metal” to mean clean. It’s really just super lavender forward, and quite linear, which is fine. If you love lavender, you’ll love this. Obviously perfume that smells like lavender isn’t groundbreaking, but as someone who enjoys that scent, I’m getting a full bottle. The singularity of the note reminds me of how Escentric Molecules produces their Molecule line. Which again, is great if you want one particular note. Projection is moderate, longevity is about the same, and about what I expect from this house’s EDP line. If you own anything else from MP, you’ll have a good idea of how this performs. Projection: 7/10 Longevity: 7/10 Scent: 8/10 Full bottle: Yes. If you’re a fan of clean lavender, it’s an easy summer reach.

I bought this because I love the brand Matiere Premier and of course because I live near Grasse. I support most French brands and make sure they are fairly judged. I have Radical Rose (my first purchase from MP), then Crystal Saffron, then my fav in summer, Neroli Oranger. I tried a sample of Metal Lavender thinking I would not it because I don’t normally associate perfume with lavender. Not for me anyway. I fell in love and there is something I cannot explain - not lavender not musk but whatever it is it stays on my wrist for hours, mesmerising me, taking me back to find memories... lavender fields? I rally can’t explain it. I accept some people don’t like this but as someone here mentioned, perfume is so subjective. One man’s rose is another one’s thorn. I’d say, try it on for a day and decide for yourself.

Omg yall really hate this one??? I think this is sexy. Woody,lavender and musk (that thank god does not smell like persil) and ALOT of Ambroxan. The sillage and longevity is great (well, i mean, thats what i would expect when im paying half a kidney for a perfume) Pretty unisex even tho i think this can lean slightly masculine, im new to metallic fragrances,the only one that i know is BCR540 and i think metallic is one of my new favourite accords. Would i buy it? Maybe,after running it trough multiple wear tests.

i cannot agree with the people who say this is horrendous. it’s a beautiful metallic- powdery floral, the lavender note is not strong but it is definitely there in the background. it dries down beautiful! i cannot keep my nose away from my hand when i have this sprayed on my wrist! i bought this purely out of curiosity and love at first sniff, i haven’t looked up the reviews online before purchasing and i am happy i didn’t. this has easily became one of my favourite scents in my library