House of Matriarch· 2015

Bittersweet Symphony

Name: Bittersweet Symphony by House of Matriarch
Brand: House of Matriarch
Rating: 7.7 (49 reviews)

7.749Typically ~$250

Opens on dong quai, settles into an oud-smoky base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SmokySpicyResinousWoodyAnimal

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

Scent profile

Top notes

Dong quai Gentian Henna Vervain

Heart notes

Black tea Cistus Cocoa Green tea Spikenard

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

61%

Summer

44%

Fall

100%

Day

78%

Night

100%

Where

Office

71%

Casual

84%

Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

88%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

Bittersweet Symphony

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