MATIERE PREMIERE
Create Your Own 4 Sample Kit
Discovery Set
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$24
Description
The "Create Your Own 4 Sample Kit" by MATIERE PREMIERE offers an opportunity to explore the brand's distinctive approach to perfumery, which centers each fragrance around a single, high-quality natural ingredient. This allows for a personalized introduction to their collection, letting you select four individual scents that resonate most with your preferences. Each chosen fragrance is designed to highlight the unique texture and facets of its core raw material, resulting in contemporary and direct compositions. The brand is known for its commitment to natural ingredients, with many of their materials sourced from their own organic farm in Grasse. Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
Scent Profile
Variable
Depends On Chosen Fragrances
Notes
Top Notes
Variable
Depends On Chosen Fragrances
Middle Notes
Variable
Depends On Chosen Fragrances
Base Notes
Variable
Depends On Chosen Fragrances
About MATIERE PREMIERE
Matière Première is a luxury fragrance brand founded by Aurélien Guichard, a perfumer who uniquely grows his own fragrance ingredients including Rose Centifolia, Tuberose, and Lavandin in the Grasse region of France. The brand's philosophy centers on revealing the raw beauty of natural materials by building each fragrance around one central natural ingredient used in high concentration (85-92% natural ingredients), creating bold, linear, and immediately identifiable signatures with lasting sillage.
Perfumer
Aurélien Guichard
Aurélien Guichard, born in Grasse, France, is a seventh-generation perfumer from a family of flower growers and perfumers, including his father who was also a perfumer. He trained at the Givaudan school and built a distinguished 20+ year career creating blockbuster fragrances like Gucci Guilty and Tom Ford’s Soleil de Positano, while working for companies such as Givaudan and Takasago. In 2016, he established an organic Rose Centifolia farm in Grasse, founding Matière Première in 2019 to champion farm-to-fragrance luxury perfumery using his own cultivated ingredients.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers generally appreciate Matiere Premiere fragrances for their focus on high-quality, natural ingredients and clear, direct scent profiles. Many find them to be elegant and well-blended, often noting good longevity and projection for individual scents. While some find the compositions to be straightforward, others praise this clarity and the way each central ingredient is showcased.
Pros
Quality composition: Reviewers frequently highlight the use of high-quality ingredients and the overall refined nature of the fragrances.
Ingredient focus: The brand's dedication to showcasing a single raw material is often praised, offering a clear and understandable scent experience.
Versatile appeal: Many individual fragrances within the Matiere Premiere line are considered versatile and suitable for various occasions, often leaning unisex.
Cons
Simplicity for some: A few reviewers mention that some fragrances, while well-executed, might lack complexity or originality for those seeking more intricate compositions.
Projection variability: While many scents perform well, some individual fragrances are noted to have a more intimate projection, which might not suit those who prefer a stronger sillage.
Comparisons
Reminiscent of MFK: Some fragrances, like Radical Rose, have drawn comparisons to the style of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, particularly for their elegant and refined rose interpretations.
Similar to Tom Ford leather: Falcon Leather has been likened to Tom Ford's leather fragrances for its strong, raw leather accord, though noted for a unique 'cooling' effect.
Vibe & Emotions
Elegant and sophisticated: Many fragrances evoke a sense of understated elegance and sophistication, suitable for a polished presence.
Comforting and cozy: Scents like Encens Suave are described as cozy and comforting, ideal for cooler weather or intimate settings.
Modern and clean: The overall aesthetic of the brand's fragrances is often perceived as modern and clean, appealing to those who prefer refined simplicity.
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