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House of Matriarch

Devotion

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10
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House of Matriarch Devotion is a sweet, resinous oriental: spicy, woody and smoky, with a dark character that suits both men and women.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 46 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky
  8. Leathery

What does Devotion smell like?

Amber, myrrh, frankincense and opoponax build a resinous frame, Hawaiian vanilla sweetens it, and oud and leather add a smoky, earthy weight. Exotic spices and tea stay in the background and keep it dry and warm, while ambrette gives a soft smoothness.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening is the favourite occasion, though leisure and daytime wear also get a fair share of votes. Most voters read it as somewhat masculine, but a good number find it feminine. Amouage Interlude Man and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Evening
    26%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Nighttime
    19%
  • Office
    15%

Least picked for the office.

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