Radical Rose Extrait

Re-reviewing this after using it for a while in summertime! Performance and projection is max, this is the strongest perfume in my collection! The scent profile stays the same, animalic spicy fragrance with dark black and red rose (thats the feeling of the rose absolute used in here). Theres no oud in this!!! You get that oud feeling because of the patchouli! Fun fact, I sprayed 1 on my neck and my mom from the other side of the house told me she can smell it, I asked my brother he said "Youre wearing the Matiere Premiere one right? " So yes, this radiates. About the longevity I sprayed 2 or 3 on, went to work (this was at 5 am) finished work, in 30 °C, went home, took a bath and at 15pm, after that bath it was still projecting, so much I could smell it on myself, and it didn't make me nose blind at all! I still want to smells some other rose fragrances like MFK OSM, FM PoaL and Ardent by BTV. But if they are not better this will be my signature for life

The best rose fragrance for me. It’s powerful, has excellent projection, and at the same time it’s not intoxicating at all—quite the opposite. I detected an omnipresent, straightforward rose at the opening (and I mean “straightforward” in a good way), which gradually developed into something deeper, darker, and more earthy as it dried down. That being said—and this may simply be how it behaves on my skin—I don’t pick up the saffron facet at all. This is the best fragrance from Matière Première in my opinion. It works for every occasion and every season; perhaps not in extremely hot weather, but otherwise it performs beautifully, even in summer. I'd definitely recommend it, even to somebody that does not like the floral scent at first. The only problem is the price, but it is the price to pay for the niche fragrances I guess...

I did not love this fragrance initially, it was interesting enough for me to be patient with it to see how it developed...but a bit of a gritty grassy / brown grass smelling combined with the rose at the opening. You must spray this on your skin, if I had not...I would not have made the purchase. When I sprayed it on my skin, it was a totally different experience. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DARK ROSE, with more subtle complexity but it is definitely not flat or one-note. This is a unique rose, the best way I can describe it is that its complexity comes in that it keeps turning into a deeper, darker mouthwatering and cocoon-ing type of rose and then somehow in the dry down it feels more airy, soft and uplifting. It is really beautiful and just honestly makes me feel sultry, sexy...and somehow also light and happy.

Journal Entry 1: Just got it in. Smelled alright at first; however, my nose was clogged. Moments later, I could smell how good it was. It is a really good masculine rose. Think woods, and darkness, encaptured all by this earthy-mineral-like rose that is crushed and grown straight by the people who make this fragrance (because they do). It is one of those fragrances that will cover the smells of your doodoo. It's that strong. I did apply 6 sprays, but for normal wear, I would recommend sticking to no more than 5. Overall, I would have to give this fragrance a 10/10. (Rose is tricky for me, and this is literally one of the best rose fragrances I have ever owned or smelled) If you can get this for less than 300, definitely pull the trigger.

A subtle rose with a buttery, dark oud. Very nicely blended. This perfume comes across as elegant and mysterious. Something you would wear on the red carpet. In the original perfume, the rose note is amped up and brighter, but the oud smells punchy and plasticky. In this version, the rose is toned down and seamlessly blended with a smooth and expensive smelling oud. Please note though, that even though it is unisex, it might appeal more to a man since it is a very dark perfume. Also, I don't picture this as a daily scent. More like a black attire, special occasion perfume. I got an sample in original Matiere packaging from Twisted Lily. Smell: 10 out of 10 Strength: 8 out of 10 Unisex For reference, I'm female.