Bittersweet Symphony by House of Matriarch bottle
House of Matriarch

Bittersweet Symphony

4.3/5 · 55 votes Unisex 2015
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day57
Night100
Fall100
Winter90
Spring24
Summer19
Our take

Bittersweet Symphony asks patience from the wearer. The oud here carries a rough edge that can feel dry and slightly medicinal next to the cocoa, and the amber does not fully smooth that sharpness. Tea adds a faint briskness that some will find at odds with the heavy gourmand pull. It is a composition that demands you enjoy contrast over comfort, because the dark chocolate never fully melts into the wood.

Dark chocolate and cacao sit close against the skin while the oud and amber linger well into the evening. The tea note keeps the air around the wrist fresh rather than heavy, and the warm spicy accord gives the blend a steady heat. Picture a dim room lit by a single lamp, a wool coat still holding the cold air from outside, and a drink warming both hands. This is for the person who wants a gourmand that refuses to be soft, and who enjoys a scent that stays near the body through a long night out.

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