Matière Noire Eau de Parfum vs Charme Eau de Parfum

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Matière Noire Eau de Parfum bottle Matière Noire EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2016 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier ££
Charme Eau de Parfum bottle Charme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Matière Noire EDP
Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably luxurious, Matière Noire is a complex beast. Some find its oud too challenging and its rose too mature, while others adore its dark, sensual elegance. Definitely not a blind buy, but a must-try for those daring enough for a darkly sophisticated floral oud.
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Our Verdict - Charme EDP
This one's a clean, juicy stunner. It's an easy win that projects brilliantly and lasts and lasts, making it a stellar performer for any occasion.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Matière Noire EDP
Charme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 100% vs 50%
Only in Charme
Pear 50%

Accords

Matière Noire Charme
100%
Floral
51%
75%
Fruity
100%
94%
Rose
92%
Oud
72%
Amber
64%
Fresh
48%
58%
Aquatic
57%
Balsamic
Sweet
47%
Floral shared
100%
51%
Fruity shared
75%
100%
94%
Oud
92%
72%
Fresh shared
64%
48%
58%
57%
47%

Performance

Matière Noire Charme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Matière Noire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated oud and floral character makes it too bold for casual or office wear, excelling instead in formal and date settings. The strong sillage and deep notes contribute to its suitability for evening and special occasions.

Charme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and juicy profile makes it versatile for most settings, though its strong performance might be a bit much for very formal or discreet office environments. The 'shampoo-like' cleanliness mentioned in reviews points to its all-rounder appeal for casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, fruity, fresh

Key Differences

Adds pear and peony, drops cyclamen and jasmine

Where to buy

Matière Noire EDP
Charme EDP
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