House of Matriarch 2015 Extrait

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Albatross

by Christi Meshell

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House of Matriarch Albatross is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Christi Meshell. House of Matriarch's Albatross carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

A truly unique aquatic that captures a stormy, dark ocean rather than a sunny beach. While the scent is broadly loved, performance is a real issue here - expect an intimate skin scent within hours.
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Albatross Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

The intimate sillage and short longevity make it perfect for casual wear, especially day-to-day summer activities, where its freshness shines. It's too subtle for a formal event or a date, and while it's fresh enough for sport, its price point suggests more mindful use.

About

Albatross plunges you into the raw, bracing energy of a cold ocean. It opens with a sharp, salty marine accord, quickly deepening into the subtle earthiness of driftwood and poplar buds. The unusual cork note adds an intriguing, almost dry complexity, preventing it from veering into a typical 'clean' aquatic. It's less a sun-drenched beach, more a tempest-tossed coastline after a storm.

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