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House of Matriarch

Madrona

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10
Community score
27 ratings
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House of Matriarch Madrona is a unisex fragrance built from cedar, arbutus, lavender and vetiver, with a green, woody character.

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How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy

What does Madrona smell like?

It runs along a fresh, green line. Cedar and vetiver lay a woody, earthy base, lavender adds a light floral and spicy touch, and arbutus softens the resinous side.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It suits those who enjoy fresh woody scents; L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 3 and Robert Piguet Bois Bleu have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 27%
    Summer
  • 23%
    Autumn
  • 18%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Casual
    28%
  • Evening
    24%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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