House of Matriarch 2017 Parfum

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Toukka Ta Tao

by Christi Meshell

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House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao is a Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christi Meshell. Toukka Ta Tao opens with Marigold, Mango, Litchi, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Jasmin Sambac, Palm Tree, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Sesame, Musk, Sandalwood, and Oud. House of Matriarch's Toukka Ta Tao carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly divisive tropical scent that swings wildly from a dreamy island escape to a bizarre, almost medicinal, experience. If you're chasing that specific kind of holiday vibe, give it a sniff; otherwise, proceed with caution.
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  • Exotic
  • Tropical
  • Complex
  • Modern
  • Unique
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Toukka Ta Tao Parfum 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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and dates without being overpowering. The distinct tropical and somewhat unusual notes might be too distracting for a formal office setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Toukka Ta Tao opens with a burst of lush, ripe tropical fruits, spearheaded by juicy mango and tart passionfruit, softened by the unusual herbal touch of marigold and chamomile. As it settles, a salty, almost humid sea note emerges, mingling with creamy tuberose and ylang-ylang. The drydown introduces a grounding base of warm sandalwood, earthy oud, and a hint of sweet vanilla and coconut, leaving a complex, lingering tropical impression.

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