Well the first thing I picked up with this one was a strong note of cannabis. Not sweet green, herbal, sensi type cannabis either more of a dark, afghan black type resinous hashish vibe. In fact just to be specific (I only know this due to a misspent youth) it smells like a hashish that I only came across once called 'manali' it was a spiced Thai stick kinda hash and came in triangular sticks like a toblerone. Anyway It starts out really strong... earthy and woody but once that top note mellows it's very much a straight sandalwood dry down, pretty lack lustre frankly but as I've worn it now and changed my mind about it...and I don't hate it. It's similar to 'Devotion' from the Achtung collection in that its very heavy smelling but the difference is as I've mentioned, it gets better as it matures. Just not for me...I can't understand wanting to smell like a sandalwood incense stick...give us some more notes please!!! Anything different this fragrance had to give is gone very quickly after 30 mins or so. Ambre Vie is much more wearable for a man to me.
I've got to say looking back at my original review of Alpha I've changed my mind somewhat. I wore it again recently and found it to be an absolute treat, not that it smelled any different and not really that my perception of the fragrance had changed but my tastes and appreciation for the care taken in delivering these naturals, definitely has. I don't want to disappear up my own bum here but to quote myself..."Who wants to smell like an incense stick?" ME!!! I do!!! The 2018 version of you, thinks 2013 you, is an utter boob not just for that statement but because I should've bought a bottle back then as sadly, Alpha is discontinued. It's a sweet unicorn now.
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13 years ago
Frequently Asked Questions about Alpha by House of Matriarch
Who created Alpha by House of Matriarch?
Alpha by House of Matriarch was created by Christi Meshell.
Alpha, from House of Matriarch was released in 2012. The perfumer behind this creation is Christi Meshell. The notes are Copal, Green Notes, Incense, Woody Notes.
Well the first thing I picked up with this one was a strong note of cannabis. Not sweet green, herbal, sensi type cannabis either more of a dark, afghan black type resinous hashish vibe. In fact just to be specific (I only know this due to a misspent youth) it smells like a hashish that I only came across once called 'manali' it was a spiced Thai stick kinda hash and came in triangular sticks like a toblerone. Anyway It starts out really strong... earthy and woody but once that top note mellows it's very much a straight sandalwood dry down, pretty lack lustre frankly but as I've worn it now and changed my mind about it...and I don't hate it. It's similar to 'Devotion' from the Achtung collection in that its very heavy smelling but the difference is as I've mentioned, it gets better as it matures. Just not for me...I can't understand wanting to smell like a sandalwood incense stick...give us some more notes please!!! Anything different this fragrance had to give is gone very quickly after 30 mins or so. Ambre Vie is much more wearable for a man to me.
I've got to say looking back at my original review of Alpha I've changed my mind somewhat. I wore it again recently and found it to be an absolute treat, not that it smelled any different and not really that my perception of the fragrance had changed but my tastes and appreciation for the care taken in delivering these naturals, definitely has. I don't want to disappear up my own bum here but to quote myself..."Who wants to smell like an incense stick?" ME!!! I do!!! The 2018 version of you, thinks 2013 you, is an utter boob not just for that statement but because I should've bought a bottle back then as sadly, Alpha is discontinued. It's a sweet unicorn now.