Matiere Night is the hour after the world quiets down—when the air turns cool, the lights turn softer, and everything feels a little more cinematic. Inspired by Louis Vuitton’s Matière Noire, it’s a nocturnal floral wrapped in shadowy woods and glowing resins: elegant, sensual, and just mysterious enough to make people lean in.

It begins with a delicious contradiction. A glossy ribbon of blackcurrant syrup unfurls—dark, juicy, almost inky—like crushed berries on black velvet. But instead of turning heavy, it’s lifted by watery notes that shimmer like moonlight on glass, giving the opening a clean, modern glow. The effect is addictive: sweet darkness tempered by cool clarity—seduction with perfect composure.

Then the heart blooms—lush and spellbinding. Rose steps forward first, not powdery or vintage, but richly petaled and alive, like a rose caught in night air. Cyclamen adds a fresh, airy breeze through the bouquet, while narcissus brings a golden, slightly green floral depth that feels expensive and rare—like a hidden garden behind a locked door. And threading through it all is jasmine sambac, creamy and luminous, turning the florals from simply beautiful into quietly intoxicating. Nothing screams; everything glows.

As the minutes pass, Matiere Night slips into its signature. The base rises like a slow curtain of smoke: oud—dark, refined, and smooth—adding depth without overwhelming the flowers. Incense curls around it like soft embers, and benzoin melts everything into a warm ambered veil—balsamic, resinous, and comforting in the most luxurious way. Patchouli anchors the entire composition with velvety earthiness, giving the trail its staying power and that irresistible “after-dark” sophistication.

The final impression is pure allure: a fragrance that feels floral yet shadowed, fruity yet serious, fresh at the edges but warmly balsamic at the core. It’s the scent of a black dress that fits perfectly, a quiet smile across a candlelit table, a city night that promises more than it explains.

Matiere Night doesn’t just wear well—it lingers, like a secret you don’t want to share.

Notes: Blackcurrant Syrup, Watery Notes • Rose, Cyclamen, Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac • Oud, Benzoin, Patchouli, Incense
Main accords: floral • rose • oud • fruity • amber • fresh • yellow floral • warm spicy • aquatic • balsamic