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House of Matriarch

Destrier

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10
Community score
64 ratings
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House of Matriarch Destrier is a unisex scent where leather, hay and sweetgrass lead, with a green, sweet and leathery character.

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Skunky's take: My nose swears it heard leaves rustling.

How does it perform?

From 57 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Green
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Destrier smell like?

Woods and leather form the backbone, while sweetgrass, hay and clover add a meadow-like softness. The green and sweet accords sit over a spicy, resinous and smoky base, and the animal and earthy touches darken the leathery side.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to both. Profumum Roma Arso and Le Labo Cuir 28 have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Casual
    30%
  • Evening
    26%
  • Nighttime
    22%
  • Daytime
    13%
  • Office
    9%

Least picked for the office.

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