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Behind the Curtain by House of Matriarch — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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House of Matriarch· 2015

Behind the Curtain

Name: Behind the Curtain by House of Matriarch
Brand: House of Matriarch
Rating: 6.72 (11 reviews)

6.711Typically ~$250

Mostly blackcurrant and elderflower, warmed by orris root. Best in fall, made for dates.

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

Scent profile

Top notes

BlackcurrantElderflowerHoneysuckleRaspberry

Heart notes

Tropical woodsLeatherLycheePeonySweet acaciaWhite amberYlang-ylang

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Gold

Base notes

Orris rootOudPatchouliPowderVanillaWhite musk

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

89%

Spring

91%

Summer

75%

Fall

100%

Day

96%

Night

100%

Where

Office

78%

Casual

93%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

85%

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