Posted on February 07, 2018 by Matriarch Blog
"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
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Posted on November 20, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
“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.
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Posted on October 18, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
Posted in 100% natural perfume, artisan, artisan perfume, autumn fragrances, autumnscents, beauty, brooklynfragrancelover, Carlos Powell, christi meshell, fine fragrance, fragrance, high perfumery, house of matriarch, luxury perfume, made in USA, matriarch, meaningful luxury, natural, natural perfume, niche, perfume, review, seasons, top artisan perfumes, top fall fragrances, top scents for fall, unisex, vanilla
Posted on September 20, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
Posted in artisan, artisan fragrance, artisan perfume, artisan perfumes, beauty, cedar, chai, christi meshell, earthy, fragheads, fragrance, gourmand, house of matriarch, indiebrand, Jessa Moore, LAstory, luxury, luxury perfume, made in Seattle, made in USA, matriarch, natural, niche, perfume, review, sandal, Seattle, seattle perfume, subculture, top artisan perfumes, unisex, vanilla
Posted on September 06, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
"National Press Distributors recently completed analysis of the best website designs across the Fine Perfume and Fragrance industry in the national market. NPD named House of Matriarch as the winner of the “2017 Perfumery Website Design Award.”
A multitude of criteria were ruthlessly scanned to ensure the best design was awarded. Flawless graphic design, innovative user interface, and overall experience are a few of the categories examined for clarity and accomplishments.
The House of Matriarch achieves the perfect balance of refined imagery with an intriguing interface, aimed to make the viewer feel comfortable while browsing through their selections. Storytelling is readily available, providing the customer with an experience as they choose their favorite new fragrances to try. The shop makes checking out as easy as shopping, improving the common pitfalls of e-commerce websites today."
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Posted on September 02, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
Posted in american made, artisan, artisan fragrance, big beard, christi meshell, connoisseur, fine fragrance, fragrance, fragrance house, high perfumery, house of matriarch, lavender, luxury fragrance, luxury perfume, made in USA, Madrona, natural, natural fragrances, natural perfume, perfume, Seattle, top artisan perfumes, unisex, vetiver, youtube
Posted on September 01, 2017 by Matriarch Blog
Posted in collector, collectors, fragrance, fragrance collector, fragrance trios, gift guide, Gift Ideas, gifting, house of matriarch, NEW, perfect gift, perfume, trio sets, trios
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