Louis Vuitton
Matiere Noire
Eau de Parfum2016FranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$150 retail★ 3.9 community rating
Dark blackcurrant syrup meets smoky oud and incense, softened by dewy florals and creamy benzoin in this shadowy, sophisticated composition
Top Notes
Blackcurrant SyrupWatery Notes
Heart Notes
RoseCyclamenNarcissusJasmine Sambac
Base Notes
Agarwood (oud)PatchouliIncenseBenzoin
Accords
floral· Dominantrose· Dominantfruity· Dominantpatchouli· Dominantwoody· Dominantoud· Dominantamber· Prominentwarm spicy· Prominentaquatic· Prominentbalsamic· Prominent
Best Clone
The best clone of Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire is Jean Lowe Matiere by Maison Alhambra, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $150 original.
Best Seasons
Spring32%
Summer21%
Fall / Autumn87%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Casual90%
Professional40%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Jean Lowe Matiere
78%accuracy
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone delivers 70-80% longevity compared to the original and lacks some of the original's refined leather nuance and oud richness in the base. Sillage is also noticeably more moderate, making it a decent budget alternative but not a true dupe for those seeking Matiere Noire's full character.
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Fragrance World
Essence De Noir
76%accuracy
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The main disparity lies in lasting power and sillage; Essence De Noir delivers roughly 70-80% of Matière Noire's performance metrics. The oud in the base feels somewhat diluted and less animalic than the original, resulting in a softer overall impression despite accurate note composition.
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