# House of Matriarch Bittersweet Symphony

Bittersweet Symphony is a fragrance for women and men (unisex) by House of Matriarch, released in 2015. Perfumer: Christi Meshell. Top notes: Dong quai, Henna, Gentian and 1 more; heart notes: Cistus, Black tea, Cocoa and 5 more; base notes: Oud, Hyraceum, Charred oak and 3 more. Main accords: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy. Community: rated 7.7/10 (49 votes), longevity 7.7/10 (42 votes), top season Winter (42.1%).

Page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/house-of-matriarch-bittersweet-symphony

## Key facts

- Brand: House of Matriarch
- Release year: 2015
- Gender: Unisex
- Perfumer: Christi Meshell
- Last updated: October 26, 2026

## Notes

### Top notes

- Dong quai
- Henna
- Gentian
- Vervain

### Heart notes

- Cistus
- Black tea
- Cocoa
- Bulgarian geranium
- Saffron
- Spikenard
- Green tea
- White tea

### Base notes

- Oud
- Hyraceum
- Charred oak
- New Zealand ambergris
- Dragon's blood
- Mysore sandalwood

## Main accords

- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky

## Community data

- Community rating: 7.7/10 (49 votes)
- Longevity: 7.7/10 (42 votes)
- Sillage: 7.0/10 (42 votes)
- Top season: Winter (42.1% of 57 votes)
- Top occasion: Evening (28% of 75 votes)

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