Posted on March 15, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
In celebration of the 7th Anniversary of ÇaFleureBon, eight perfumers were invited to create perfumes drawing inspiration from a brief written by the blog's founder and Editor in Chief, Michelyn Camen. Her request called for a perfume powerful enough to attract good fortune and ward off negativity - even the dreaded curse of the "evil eye". House of Matriarch created ANTIMONY in response to Michelyn's brief.
ANTIMONY
The smoky eye in fragrance form. Anointing yourself with ANTIMONY is akin to the ancient protective ritual of rimming your eyes with kohl. This talismanic perfume draws from the noble history of cosmetica and the aromatic materials which have been used throughout time to create "eye shadow" - the most magical cosmetic of all.
Charred frankincense, kewra, henna, Palo Santo, galangal, sandalwood ashes, spikenard, ghee, copal, oud and precious attars of mitti, kadam and rose have all been used to create enchanted cosmetics throughout history. They are all notes used in the formulation of this beautiful talismanic perfume which contains exactly 111 individual notes. Subtle by design, exotic florals push up from a primitive base to bloom on your skin as they emanate like an ancient wisp of fine bakhoor.
These ancient aromas transport the wearer like a magic carpet to a dimension where cosmetics have magical purposes - the very essence of "a glamour." A nod to a forgotten lifetime when eye shadow was compounded from powdered minerals, oils and the ashes of incense and applied by a shaman or priestess or in wealthy kingdoms, a Court Perfumer.
The minerals antimony and malachite have been among those used around the eyes throughout time due to their reflective properties - they ricochet bad vibes like mirrors.
Since they are considered toxic (the alchemists would argue otherwise) they have been banned from use in cosmetics. Mystics and folk healers around the world still use them for their prehistorical purposes in treating ailments of mind and spirit and for compounding sacred cosmetics.
ANTIMONY. Elemental, Magical, Beautiful, and Powerfully Protective
2017 Debut Vintage. 99.9% Natural (We use the Natural Perfumer's Guild standards of naturalness in rating each component of the perfume - the strictest standards in the world.)
The first 24 50ml bottles of ANTIMONY are adorned with a handmade copper cartouche talisman decorated with the symbols for the element antimony and the letter M. They were designed by our perfumer Christi Meshell and forged in San Diego, California under the influence of the Gemini full moon. The alternate alchemical symbol for the element antimony can be found on the nameplate's letter O.
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Posted on December 29, 2015 by Matriarch Blog
Every year the ÇaFleureBon team of Contributors and Editors choose the Best Fragrances and Perfumers of the year. (ÇaFleureBon is the the Number 1 niche and natural perfume blog in the world and a top international fragrance and beauty site). House of Matriarch is honored to have received three of their coveted awards for 2015!
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TOP ARTISAN PERFUMER award went to Creatrix Christi Meshell for pioneering the House of Matriarch brand onto the shelf with the first natural perfumes ever carried at Nordstrom!
"Coating your skin in a fleece of amber and resins, precious ambergris, hints of spice, and layered with supple leather, Orca is like the impeccable leather coat with plush lining to warm you through the winter days."
"Green notes sweetened with dewy spring florals are blended to capture the scent of the white trillium flower. The nuances and transitions achieved in this perfume as well as the all-natural high quality materials make this a scent a winner and a reminder that no matter the weather spring is a spritz away."
We are thrilled with these honors and grateful to the support that
ÇaFleureBon has shown to our brand from the beginning. ÇaFleureBon takes a one of a kind approach with their writing: it's intimate: a true community. Their passion for the craft is legendary across the trade and they are beloved by fragrance enthusiasts across the world. To read more about the awards, visit
ÇaFleureBon.
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