House of Matriarch Alpha
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and green. Amber and fig leaf at the top, amber and cedar in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Alpha notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
House of Matriarch Alpha in detail
Alpha is made by House of Matriarch.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long Alpha stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. The Spirit Of Dubai Turath lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Alpha
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
House of Matriarch perfumes worth knowing
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Sacre Noir unisex, A World Of Blue unisex and Nouveaunille unisex.
If you like Alpha, try these
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (7 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Soleil De Feu (9 shared notes).
More questions
When did Alpha come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can women wear Alpha?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy amber and green smells.