Is Perfume Parlour Dark Matter a dupe of Louis Vuitton Matière Noire?
Matière Noire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Matter EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire. The wine-dark blackcurrant opening, smoky rose-and-oud heart and incense-patchouli base capture the original's dark, chapel-like character, though the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the nuclear longevity and resinous depth are softened.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Smoky rose, oud and incense are firmly cold-weather, suiting autumn and winter evenings.
Occasions
Dark and dramatic, it belongs on dates and formal evenings rather than the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Cyclamen
Adds benzoin and incense, drops rain
Where to buy
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