Matiere Premiere Radical EDP

Radical Rose by Matiere Premiere is a bold, unisex fragrance that redefines the classic rose with an unexpected, intense contrast between light and shadow. Launched in 2021 and created by the house‘s founder, master perfumer Aurélien Guichard, this Eau de Parfum showcases the highest concentration of Rose Centifolia absolute ever used in perfumery. It is an olfactory chiaroscuro, where the flower’s sparkling, spicy facets are magnified by saffron and pimento, while its darker, woody depths are revealed by patchouli and labdanum.

The fragrance opens with a vibrant, explosive burst of Saffron and Jamaican Pimento Berry, delivering a warm, peppery, and slightly smoky intensity that immediately commands attention. At its heart, an unprecedented dose of Rose Centifolia Absolute – sourced from organic, sustainably farmed roses in Grasse, France – unfolds in full complexity, revealing floral, honeyed, and even spicy-green nuances. The composition settles into a deep, sensual, and long-lasting base of Patchouli and Labdanum from Andalusia, Spain, leaving an earthy, resinous, and addictive trail that balances the rose’s radiance with shadowy depth.