Carmine
8.1House of Matriarch · 2011
Floral · Green · Fruity
House of Matriarch Carmine is a unisex scent that links a floral, green start to a spicy, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued.
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it tends to sit close to the skin but stay dense. The ratings rest on only a few votes, so they are indicative rather than firm.
The top is hiba, pandanus and Egyptian tagetes, giving a green, floral opening. Towards the heart, magnolia, champaca and black pepper come forward. The base is led by oakmoss, vetiver, amber, tobacco and patchouli, settling into a woody, oriental and resinous character.