The Perfume Library

Coco Blanc (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

House of Matriarch · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

House of Matriarch Coco Blanc Extrait de Parfum is a creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand core with spice and wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Hawaiian vanilla gives the scent its creamy sweetness. Chai spice pulls that sweetness towards something warm and spicy, while woody notes and massoia add a smoky depth. Ambrette forms a soft base underneath.

Forbidden

7.1

House of Matriarch · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Forbidden is a unisex scent that puts absinth, papyrus, mushrooms and snake leather together, sitting somewhere between floral and earthy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't settle on one gender. It opens with damiana and absinth, green and spicy. In the heart, papyrus, mushrooms and tuberose make a floral, sweet and earthy blend. The base of snake leather, terracotta and precious woods leaves a leathery, woody, resinous finish. Cartier III: L'Heure Vertueuse and Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable have a close profile.

Orca

8.2

House of Matriarch · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Orca is a warm unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, built on sweet, spicy and resinous accords. In Orca, amber, honey and resins form a sweet, dense base, while spikenard and choya nakh add an earthy, smoky edge. Clementine lightens the heavy picture a little. Woody and leathery accords stay in the background and the oriental character leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Some voters read it as masculine, others as feminine. Amouage Interlude Man and Carner Cuirs have a close profile.

Ambre Vie

7.9

House of Matriarch · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Ambre Vie is a unisex scent that links a floral opening to a sweet, resinous and smoky depth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. The top holds hiba wood, mimosa and davana, while frankincense, broom and pot marigold bring a soft floral heart. Dragon's blood, ambreine, tobacco and sandalwood weigh most in the base, and the scent turns sweeter as it dries down into a spicy, animalic, smoky warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud and Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan.

Kazimi

7.5

House of Matriarch · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

House of Matriarch Kazimi is a unisex scent that darkens rose with resin, oud and smoke, keeping floral and animal facets side by side; it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads open to either. It opens with white gingerlily, Bourbon rose and rose attar. The heart is led by wild rose, white rose, rose otto and Virginia cedar, with greenheart wood adding a green edge. The base of oud, opoponax, ambergris and oakmoss sets a smoky, earthy ground, while hyraceum and exotic spices deepen it towards the animal and spicy.

Sex Magic

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Sex Magic is a unisex scent that sets leather, oud, cedar and pine against a green, smoky and earthy backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though a good share read it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as a single whole. A leathery, resinous base carries the woody weight, while moss and violet add a green, faintly powdery edge. Amber and sandalwood soften the rougher texture.

Sacre Noir

8.1

House of Matriarch · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Sacre Noir is a unisex perfume built on oud, frankincense and oakmoss, with a green, smoky forest character. It opens with sweets, Golden Orange apple and periwinkle, which give a light sweetness. In the heart, oak wood, cypress, juniper and myrtle form a green, woody forest, while heather and red rose soften it. The base of black copal resin, forest soil and Peru balsam leaves a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as in between.

Destrier

8.1

House of Matriarch · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Destrier is a unisex scent where leather, hay and sweetgrass lead, with a green, sweet and leathery character. 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.

The Maj

7.9

House of Matriarch · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch The Maj is a unisex scent built on Mysore sandalwood, vetiver and three attars, with an earthy, woody character and a faint smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure hours, and masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Mysore sandalwood and vetiver form the woody frame, while mitti attar adds an earthy, green note. Kewda and cadam attar bring a floral, sweet, creamy softness, with spicy and resinous tones staying in the background.

Eaglewood

8.4

House of Matriarch · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Toukka Ta Tao

6.2

House of Matriarch · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet streak, best suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter gets little support. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though evenings also suit it. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex label. It opens with bright passion fruit, mango and lychee, softened by chamomile and davana. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and tuberose build a rich floral core, while sea breeze and palm leaf keep it airy. The base settles into a creamy, woody sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla, coconut and sandalwood.

The Longing

7.4

House of Matriarch · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

House of Matriarch The Longing is a unisex scent where boronia, plum and jasmine meet honey, vanilla and amber, leaning sweet, gourmand and creamy. It opens with boronia, butter, plum, jasmine and oud, the fruity sweetness shadowed by oud's resinous side. In the heart, orange blossom, osmanthus and honey turn the florals creamy. The base settles into leather, sandalwood and amber, where leathery and animalic tones balance the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it mainly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads truly unisex. Le Frag Pippilotta and Nishane Nefs have a close profile.

Trillium

6.9

House of Matriarch · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

House of Matriarch Trillium is a fresh, green unisex scent built around rooibos, Roman chamomile and mimosa. The notes read as one whole: rooibos and Roman chamomile give it a fresh, green feel, mimosa and coffee blossom soften the floral side, and aglaia sits alongside them. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background, keeping the scent from turning sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Aēsop Aurner and Hima Jomo Tchai have a close profile.

Devotion

7.6

House of Matriarch · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

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

Bittersweet Symphony

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Bittersweet Symphony is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side balanced by smoky woods. It opens with dong quai, henna and vervain. The heart of cistus, cocoa, saffron and black tea builds a sweet, spiced core. The base of oud, charred oak, dragon's blood and ambergris adds a resinous, animalic, smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters call it masculine, but a sizeable share find it feminine, so it works either way. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Wood and Cognac and Montale Aoud Musk.

Albatross

7.2

House of Matriarch · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

House of Matriarch Albatross is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs sea air with wood. In Albatross, cork, sea breeze, cottonwood, driftwood and marine notes sit together with no split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole. The fresh, aquatic side leads, supported by green and woody tones, with a slightly spicy, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. MiN New York Dune Road and L'Occitane Bois Flotté have a close profile.

Bohemian Black

8.2

House of Matriarch · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Bohemian Black is a unisex scent that pairs floral richness with resinous, woody depth in a sweet, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Night-blooming jasmine, tiaré, Colombian gardenia and Italian honeysuckle form the floral side. Beneath them oud, Omani frankincense, Mysore sandalwood and amber carry the weight, while limoncello and herbs stay in the background and lift it slightly. Spicy, animal and earthy accords temper the sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads open to either. Dior Oud Ispahan and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud have a close profile.

The Arrival / L'Arrivée

7.3

House of Matriarch · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch The Arrival / L'Arrivée is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits leisure time and evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is worn mostly for leisure, then for nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine readings are almost evenly split, so it sits between the two. The scent has a floral and woody backbone: Comorian neroli and Jasminum auriculatum meet African sandalwood and Haitian vetiver. Ethiopian frankincense adds a resinous warmth, and the sweet, spicy, powdery and creamy accords give it a soft, rounded texture.

Nouveaunille

7.0

House of Matriarch · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Nouveaunille is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Vanilla runs through it: Tahitian, Bourbon and Hawaiian vanilla sit together, joined by caramel. Fenugreek and myrrh add a spicy, resinous depth, while sandalwood, gaiac wood and oud give a smoky woodiness and musk softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and place it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either. Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace have a close profile.

Witchmusk

7.9

House of Matriarch · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Witchmusk is a unisex scent with a smoky, woody sweetness that suits fall and winter days. Woods, patchouli and musk form the backbone, while vanilla softens that woody base into something creamy and powdery. Broom and sabinene add a green, spicy edge, and the animal and earthy accords keep the whole darker in tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably in between.

Woo

8.0

House of Matriarch · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Woo is a floral, spicy unisex scent in which leather and tobacco are softened by vanilla. Woo builds on leather and tobacco, with vanilla laying a warm, sweet layer over them. Tropical blossoms carry the floral side, while ambergris and marine notes add a faint salty freshness. Woody, resinous and smoky accords round it out, giving an oriental, leathery scent that stays soft rather than harsh. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Meo Fusciuni Luce and Prada Miracle of the Rose have a close profile.

Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride

8.2

House of Matriarch · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco, cocoa and spice; it has been discontinued. Vanilla tobacco leads, with cocoa and cream adding richness and spices giving the sweetness a warm edge. Assam oud and musk provide a woody, slightly powdery base, while crimson clover stays in the background. The overall impression is oriental, dense and edible. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch have a close profile.

Antimony

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Antimony is a resinous, smoky woody scent with a creamy texture and a floral touch, worn comfortably by anyone. Copal resin, frankincense and Palo Santo give it a smoky, resinous backbone, while sandalwood and oud deepen it with woody warmth. Butter softens the creamy side, rose attar adds a floral note, and galangal draws a spicy edge. The notes don't separate into stages; it reads as one dark, warm whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure, nights out and evenings are favoured about equally. Despite its richness it sits squarely in unisex territory.

She

7.5

House of Matriarch · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch She is a unisex scent that links a green, citrusy opening of bergamot and vervain to a smoky, resinous base of gaiac wood, tolu balm and Malayan oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine to voters, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens fresh, green and lightly sweet with bergamot, vervain, vanilla sugar and beeswax. In the heart, smoked tea and black copal resin bring the smoke, and the base settles into a woody, animalic warmth of gaiac wood, ambrette, tolu balm and oud. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Via dell'Incenso and Autour du Parfum Encens d'Ange have a close profile.