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House of Matriarch

Ghazal

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
Community score
33 ratings
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House of Matriarch Ghazal is a woody, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
4.5 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Spicy
  2. Woody
  3. Oriental
  4. Animal
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky

What does Ghazal smell like?

Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex.

Built from frankincense, Lebanon cedar, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood, it has a woody, spicy character as a whole. The resinous and smoky side leads, with earthy and animal tones adding depth. Serge Lutens Serge noire and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Winter
  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 23%
    Spring
  • 8%
    Summer
  • Evening
    32%
  • Casual
    27%
  • Nighttime
    25%
  • Daytime
    9%
  • Office
    7%

Least picked for the office.

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