Description
Keep your style in place from morning to night with the Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte pomade. It has the strongest hold of the brand, with a matt finish that does not shine. It builds volume and gives hair body.
It creates dry, textured, slightly tousled looks, with fullness and definition. It suits fine and thick hair alike, and holds stubborn straight hair well. A small amount, warmed between your palms, is enough for the day. Reuzel pomade can be reshaped with your fingertips while you style.
Its water-based formula washes out without leaving residue, according to the brand. It gives off a light sweet rum scent. The pot stated in the title contains 95 g. This extreme Reuzel pomade is aimed at men and teenagers who want a style that does not move, even under a helmet.
Where it fits in your routine
WashShampoo
DryTowel or hair dryer
StyleThis product, worked in with your fingers
RemoveWith shampoo
Made for
Fine to thick
Extreme hold, matt finish
Water-based: rinses out
Textured looks, with volume
Our review of this Reuzel pomade
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of this Reuzel pomade to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
Strong points
- A hold that lasts all day, with no touch-ups from morning to night for many users.
- Volume and body, appreciated on thick and fine hair alike. Used in moderation, it does not look greasy.
- A matt, natural finish, for textured styles like at the barber’s.
- A good-value pot, because a small amount is enough for the whole style.
Things to know
- A divisive scent: some love its sweet rum scent, others find it too strong. Avoid using too much if you are sensitive to smells.
- An edition that is sometimes imported: some of the feedback comes from abroad and the capacity shown varies between offers. Check the version and the weight of the offer before buying.
Where we lean: for a man who wants a textured style that does not move all day, this is the sturdiest Reuzel pomade. For a more flexible hold, the Reuzel Clay Matte Pomade below leaves more movement. More products await you in our waxes and pomades.

Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte, Reuzel Clay Matte, Uppercut Deluxe Matte Duo or Arcadian Matte Clay?
The same matt pomade comes from several brands and in several holds. Here is how this Reuzel pomade compares with the three other most-requested versions.
| Pomade | Hold | Size | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Hold Matte Reuzel · this pomade |
Extreme | 95 g | Maximum hold |
| Clay Matte Pomade Reuzel |
Medium | 95 g | Flexible style |
| Matte Pomade Duo Uppercut Deluxe |
Medium | 2 x 100 g | Stocking up |
| Matte Clay Pomade Arcadian |
Strong | 113 g | Natural effect |
The Reuzel Clay Matte Pomade takes up the brand’s matt finish, with a medium hold, in a 95 g pot. It is for a more flexible style. It holds a highly structured style less well. The Extreme Hold remains the choice for a flawless hold.
The Uppercut Deluxe Matte Pomade duo brings together two 100 g pots of medium-hold matt pomade. It is for people who like to stock up. Its hold is lighter. The Reuzel holds a voluminous style better.
TheArcadian Matte Clay Pomade is a water-based clay with a strong hold and matt finish, in a 113 g pot. It is for a natural texture. Its hold sits one notch below extreme. The Reuzel keeps the advantage for unruly hair.
Your questions about this Reuzel pomade
Reuzel Extreme Hold pomade: is the smell strong?
It smells of sweet rum. Many find it pleasant, others too strong, for example at the office. A small amount limits the smell.
Reuzel pomade for fine or thick hair?
It suits both, according to the brand. On fine hair, it gives volume and body. On thick hair, its extreme hold keeps the shape all day.
What is the difference between Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte and Reuzel Clay Matte?
Both give a matt finish. The Extreme Hold offers the strongest hold of the brand. The Clay Matte holds less firmly and leaves more movement.
Find more waxes and pomades for men in our waxes and pomades.
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