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Ambre Vie by House of Matriarch — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Ambre Vie by House of Matriarch

House of Matriarch· 2012

Ambre Vie

8.063Typically ~$250

A resinous scent built around davana over ambreine. Best in fall, made for dates.

ResinousWoodySpicySweetOriental

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

Scent profile

Top notes

Davana Hiba wood Mimosa

Heart notes

Frankincense Broom Pot marigold

Base notes

Ambreine Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

57%

Summer

39%

Fall

100%

Day

70%

Night

100%

Where

Office

66%

Casual

81%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

86%

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Sport

27%