Radical Rose is a rose fragrance that refuses to whisper. Built around Rose Centifolia Absolute, it presents the flower in full-bodied, unfiltered form—not the soft, romantic rose of tradition, but on...
The community views Radical Rose as a departure from typical rose fragrances—praised for its unfiltered, almost aggressive approach to the flower rather than being groundbreaking in a revolutionary sense. It's the rose pushed to extremes, which appeals to those tired of delicate florals.
Performance is consistently described as exceptional, with enormous projection and longevity that makes it suitable for high-impact evenings and nights out rather than everyday daywear.
Fall and winter are the dominant seasons for wear, with its dark, brooding, sensual profile and smoky-woody warmth making it better suited to cooler months than summer.
The Extrait de Parfum version elevates the experience further with additional mineral, honeyed, and musky layers that intensify the sultry character—worth considering if maximum impact and longevity matter to you.
Some debate centers on the opening: the EDP can feel top-heavy and spiky with alcohol and citronellal notes before it mellows into the sweeter, smokier drydown that makes the fragrance shine.
