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The Longing by House of Matriarch — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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The Longing by House of Matriarch

House of Matriarch· 2017

The Longing

7.642Typically ~$250

Opens on oud, settles into a vanilla-spicy base.

SpicySweetResinousCreamyFloral

Perfumer: Christi Meshell

Scent profile

Top notes

Oud Plum Butter Boronia Jasmine

Heart notes

Honey Osmanthus Vanilla orchid Orange blossom

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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