Drums. Fire. Ceremony. Divine Union.
Amanita muscaria mushrooms have held a central role in every ancient culture of the world, yet today we are told “don’t touch - it’s poison!” Why? Maybe because the modern class of benzodiazepine drugs are incomplete imitations of the sacred fruit and their makers are hoping to keep that under wraps.
Xanax, Valium and other "benzos" seem to be a godsend at first but they are addictive and at times deadly. Millions remain in the grip of these drugs as big pharma rakes in profits. This is the definition of black magic: such is the inversion, the fruit labelled as "poison" is actually the cure. You see, the sacred amanita (properly prepared) is divine in it's chemistry, works with one dose and has no rebound effects.
Returning Mother Nature to her rightful, healing function in our lives through the power of High Perfumery is the purpose of House of Matriarch. AMANITA is the antidote to corporations, patents and mad scientists. Follow your nose into the enchanted forest, where a cornucopia of flora and fauna enchant your senses, invoking creativity, healing and recovery.
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BONSAI and TETRAMORPH were named as two of "The 5 Best New Fragrances of 2019" by a panel of esteemed judges at TasteTV and the Academy of Media Tastemakers for the The Artisan Fragrance Salon. In addition to being named as the Best New Fragrances of the Year, House of Matriarch also received the title of Official Fragrance Partner of the 11th Annual TASTE AWARDS which will take place in Beverly Hills in 2020. The judges sampled and ranked countless fragrances for elements such as Best Ingredient Combinations, Best Aroma, Most Unique and Most Seductive Scent in an effort to narrow the list down to only five fragrances. Thank you, TASTE TV and congratulations to the other three fragrance creators that also received the honor!
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Seemingly undirected, wild and natural, BONSAI honors the endless ritual and joy of the Zen Garden. Rarified notes of alligator juniper, black copal, aglaia flower and artisan distilled evergreens fully express the radiance and depth we all crave in a green fragrance.
Delightfully timeless, bursting specimen conifers are the pathway to the heart of a pristine reflection garden where you partake in bonsai's companion ritual - the tea ceremony. Here, the fresh beginning is harmonized to an ancient, balsamic wood base, rooting into the soil of your most primitive pleasure centers with touchpoints of incense and spice.
Exceptionally rare and precious natural essences merge the four cardinal fragrance families into a singular, numinous perfume experience.
Ethereal muskiness holds you in its tender grasp as heavenly floral, fresh green and dazzling animalic accords unfurl in polarity, revealing their elemental magic.
A liquid mantra of unmatched frequency and purity from a higher dimension where fragrance is enchanted and the magical properties of the natural violet can be fully expressed.
VIOLET FLAME is an alchemical invitation to the subtle body and a delight to the temporal senses. For those who know, and those who wish to.
An enlightened arrangement of double-blooming Roman chamomile and earthy ambrette seed absolute, alchemized in rose-quartz spirits. Here you find chamomile in it's full expression - with effects to the subtle body immediately apparent to the wearer.
Reveal. Dissolve. Reflect. Repeat. This is the journey of TWIN FLAME.
The "mother of all' gourmand fragrances - mouthwatering, modern and unisex with a dark twist! An Oriental Vanilla perfume, the notes are Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Precious Woods, Caramel, Myrhh, Orris Root, Agarwood (Oud) Fenugreek, Cacao, Guaic Wood, Sandalwood, and Musk.
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"Perfume from House of Matriarch makes you feel like royalty when you put it on. The smell rises and perfectly lays on your skin. They described their perfume as smoke, and it is just that- intoxicating. Smoke informs the language of House of Matriarch in terms of the voice, design, and philosophy of their house."
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"Perfume from House of Matriarch makes you feel like royalty when you put it on. The smell rises and perfectly lays on your skin. They described their perfume as smoke, and it is just that- intoxicating. Smoke informs the language of House of Matriarch in terms of the voice, design, and philosophy of their house."
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SMELLING NOTES
Hawaiian, Madagascan & Tahitian
Oud, Sandalwood, Guaiac
Inspired by Joseph Sagona, Vanilla & New Beginnings!
SMELLING NOTES
Hawaiian, Madagascan & Tahitian
Oud, Sandalwood, Guaiac
LIMITED EDITION SINGLE VINTAGE 2018
Cedars of Lebanon (grown/distilled in Washington, USA)
Royal Arabian Incense Blend
Vintage 1950's Mysore Sandalwood
Vintage 1920's New Zealand Ambergris
LIMITED EDITION SINGLE VINTAGE 2018
Cedars of Lebanon (grown/distilled in Washington, USA)
Royal Arabian Incense Blend
Vintage 1950's Mysore Sandalwood
Vintage 1920's New Zealand Ambergris
Ghazal 838
if you pass your night
and merge it with dawn
for the sake of heart
what do you think will happen
if the entire world
is covered with the blossoms
you have labored to plant
what do you think will happen
if the elixir of life
that has been hidden in the dark
fills the desert and towns
what do you think will happen
if because of
your generosity and love
a few humans find their lives
what do you think will happen
if you pour an entire jar
filled with joyous wine
on the head of those already drunk
what do you think will happen
go my friend
bestow your love
even on your enemies
if you touch their hearts
what do you think will happen
- Rumi, Fountain of Fire
Translated by Nader Khalili
"Cold windy night on the Snoqualmie pass, and the swaying pines are doing their ominous dance. Deep dark woods are hiding the secrets. If you ever wonder how the story of Twin Peaks smells like, it’s here, and it’s authentic as it can be. This is a creation of House of Matriarch – Wonderful and Strange Liquid Music Fragrance Trio – three story lines that interconnect and complete each other. Smell of fir needles on a damp soil, cedarwood chips around the old sawmill. Dreams, hopes, and melancholy of the northwest, where She walks in her velvet dress, above life and death in parallel dimension.".
]]>]]>"...The lemon blossom accord with oud is an unexpected and truly lovely combination. I would have been happy enough with just that. But about an hour in, the magic really begins. The vanilla, which is particularly heady and ethereal, is joined by the rising smoky aroma of lapsang souchong, a smoked tea.
People who are familiar with House of Matriarch will not be surprised that there is some smoldering, balsamic incense in the mix as well, but it is really restrained. The distinctive smoky, tarry aspects of lapsang souchong really shine through. The rich darkness of the tea, against the lightness of the lemon blossom and vanilla, is just sublime. This is exactly what I hoped the fragrance would smell like. More of that art + magic.
This smoked tea and lemon blossom nirvana lasts for about three hours. The florals have faded a bit, but the essence of the lemongrass is still present. Some lactones along with the vanilla invoke a feeling of sweet cream. The fragrance becomes very grounding and soothing, like a perfect cup of tea with milk. The lemongrass keeps it from becoming too heavy. The oud adds to its contemplative nature. I have to admit, I’m smitten.
After four hours, the lemongrass and lemon blossom are gone. The cozy lapsang souchong and sweet vanilla milk persists for two more hours, over a heart of oud. At the six hour mark, oud is still detectable but I’m craving the drydown and have to reapply..."
-Enchante
"she was born from friendship, passion, and the ardent necessity to create. This entire process was wonderful, it grew from a desire to see more fragrances with almost startlingly different notes come together in one harmonious experience. An androgynous creation that was also made to celebrate powerful femininity. As Christi created the perfume I created the companion pieces- Visual works of art that are representative to the olfactive art she was making. It was wonderful, and inspiring to work alongside another artist on this unique experience that is she." - Kristin West
“My fragrance collaboration with House of Matriarch started as a long-ago wish. The last time I passed through Seattle on tour with Metric, HoM Creatrix Christi Meshell had left a very special gift for me in my dressing room, a curated selection of some of her most intoxicating scents: Trillium, Black No 1, Madrona, Orca... I was fascinated by the names etched into these gorgeous blue bottles in copper, and I loved the way that inhaling these mysterious combinations of florals and earth and wood made me feel. This was definitely not perfume as I had experienced it within the conventional realms of headache-inducing magazine samples and those faux glitzy duty-free zones in airports. This was its magical opposite.
I imagined myself creating my own signature scent someday with House of Matriarch but it wasn’t until I had completed Choir of the Mind that I finally worked up the nerve to reach out to Ms. Meshell and just straight-up ask. To my delight and surprise, she responded to my message immediately with a resounding YES (along with an impressive knowledge of the entire Metric discography and mythology.)
Turns out she was as fond of collaborations as I am, (the trio of Twin Peaks scents she created with David Lynch for example), and in no time we were delving into possibilities. Having embarked on this knowing nothing, I learned a lot in a very short period of time. Christi generously guided me through the process, starting with dozens of options, teaching me the components of each scent profile and the possibilities that exist within them, honing in on the elements I responded to most through a meticulous series of questions and responses. And so it is with great pleasure that I present to you to my latest labor of love... Siren.”
Siren is composed of a base of amber, Moroccan rose and East Indian sandalwood with saffron, narcissus and Gandhi root top notes. It is pure perfume of the highest concentration possible. The sleeves around the bottles will also be personally autographed.
Dark Forest, Siren’s companion incense is a 100% natural cone created around the sacred Palo Santo. Used by shamans for centuries, it was sourced from the Yucatan Peninsula. Copal, frankincense, hemp, cedar wood and evergreens represent fragrant treasures from every corner of the globe. Dark Forest offers a mystical and expansive fragrance experience not experienced with artificial incenses.
A limited quantity of both Siren and Dark Forest will be exclusively available on the upcoming Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton Choir of the Mind Tour. A select number of bottles of Siren will be available on the House of Matriarch online shop.
Siren is vegan, cruelty free, halal and unofficially kosher. This decadent perfume of premium quality and concentration is free of animal products, SD40, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, silicone, PG, DPG, nitro musks and the "mystery molecules" found in mainstream perfumes.