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Sacre Noir
by House of Matriarch
Sacre Noir unfolds as a deeply atmospheric, forest-laden fragrance with a delicate balance of sweetness and resinous depth. The opening carries a bright, spicy-green burst of fir resin, orange, plum, and sweetness, evoking the crisp snap of a pine tree twig. This quickly transitions into a layered woody accord of cypress, juniper, mastic, and myrtle, underlaid with incense and a subtle smokiness that feels intimate and spiritual. The heart reveals a soft, caramelized sweetness from plum and sugar, embedded within a dense forest floor of oak, fern, and slightly earthy amber. The base integrates agarwood, copal, and Peru balsam with a subdued incense note, giving it a quiet, meditative quality. Overall, it captures the essence of a winter midnight mass — warm, enveloping, and quietly intense — with the most pronounced presence during colder months.
Pros
- +delicate yet evocative forest and holiday atmosphere
- +balanced sweetness that avoids cloying
- +strong sense of place and mood, especially in winter
Cons
- −moderate sillage and limited projection
- −longevity is inconsistent, with many reporting moderate duration
- −some find it medicinal or camphorous, particularly in the dry down