Short answer: Warm Rose is D&E Fragrances' Extrait de Parfum take on Matière Première Radical Rose. It costs from £14.99 (5ml sample) up to £44.95 (50ml), against about £170 for 50ml of the original. Shop Warm Rose →
- Smells like: a dark, spicy rose with saffron, pepper and a warm patchouli and labdanum base.
- Best for: anyone who loves rose but wants it moody and grown-up rather than sweet and powdery.
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone.
Radical Rose from Matière Première has become one of the best-known modern niche roses. It is built around a high concentration of rose centifolia absolute and kept intentionally bold, and it sells for around £170 for a 50ml bottle at UK retailers such as Harvey Nichols. That is a lot to pay for a scent you may only wear a handful of times a month, which is exactly why so many people go looking for an alternative.
What does Radical Rose actually smell like?
- Top: Saffron, Jamaican pepper berry
- Heart: Rose centifolia absolute
- Base: Indonesian patchouli, Andalusian cistus labdanum
The rose here is rich and almost jammy rather than fresh and dewy. Saffron and pepper give it a leathery, spicy edge in the opening, and the patchouli and labdanum underneath keep it warm, resinous and a little smoky as it dries down. It is a rose for evenings and colder weather more than a light spring floral.
Why people look for a Radical Rose dupe
The main reason is price. At about £170 for 50ml it sits firmly in luxury territory, and a rose this concentrated is the kind of scent people want to wear often and spray generously. Others simply want to try the style first. A small sample lets you find out whether you enjoy a spicy, dark rose before spending serious money on a full bottle of the original.
Matière Première Radical Rose vs Warm Rose at a glance
| Radical Rose | Warm Rose (D&E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About £170 for 50ml | £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml) |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Style | Dark, spicy rose with patchouli | Warm, spicy rose with saffron, pepper and labdanum |
| Sizes | 50ml and larger | 5ml, 12ml, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Warm Rose - Insp by Matiere Premiere Radical Rose
Warm Rose is our own composition built around the same idea: a rich rose with saffron and pepper on top and a warm base of cistus labdanum and patchouli. It is available as a 5ml sample at £14.99, a 12ml roller or 15ml at £19.99, a 30ml at £34.99 and a 50ml at £44.95. It is an Extrait de Parfum, which means a higher concentration of fragrance oil than a standard Eau de Parfum, so a little goes a long way and it tends to sit closer to the skin and last well. Try Warm Rose from £14.99 →
Being upfront about the comparison
We want to be clear: Warm Rose is inspired by Radical Rose, not an exact clone or replica. It is our own original composition, so side by side you may notice differences in the opening, the sweetness of the rose or the depth of the base. What it aims to give you is the same mood, a dark, spicy and resinous rose, at a fraction of the price. If you want the exact signature of the original, the original is the only way to get it.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait, Warm Rose should comfortably last through an evening on most skin, and often longer on clothes. Projection is moderate to strong in the first couple of hours, then settles into a warm skin scent. Longevity always varies with skin type, climate and how much you apply, so the 5ml sample is a low-risk way to test it on you.
The verdict
If you love the idea of Radical Rose but not the £170 price tag, Warm Rose is an affordable way to enjoy a moody, spicy rose from £14.99. Start with a sample, and step up to a bigger size if you find yourself reaching for it. Like the house style? Our Matière Première Vanilla Powder dupe guide covers another favourite from the same house. Shop Warm Rose →
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Matière Première and Radical Rose are trademarks of their respective owners. D&E Fragrances is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Warm Rose is D&E's own original composition, inspired by the rose fragrance family.