She

The past springs alive around me in a visceral, rather than nostalgic, sense. From the descriptions of 1970s lemongrass and citrus notes that don’t turn with age, I expected refreshing cologne, but I should know House of Matriarch always surprises. I spray on she and there’s Patti Hansen, Rene Russo, Tiegs, Hutton, fearless for the lens of Helmut Newton, ‘70s models glossy and copper toned, draped in dusky magenta, saturated with ochre and auburn. Coffee grounds left to dry in the dregs of a French press and soiled underwear. In the drydown the lemons fluctuate betwixt shimmery and mineral, like they’re somehow metamorphosizing into citrine - perhaps the vanilla sugar? - or viscous honey in a jar. After wearing she the first time, and ending up completely nonplussed, head-achingly so, I found I was having vivid flashbacks of the perfume, visitations, and I’ve kept putting this on for that sensual clarity for the brain, like dropping the needle on Joni’s ‘Court and Spark’ or Carly’s ‘Hotcakes’ just to reenter the time portal. I was skeptical but converted and claims of lemongrass’ and oud’s mild narcotic psychoactive properties may all be true.

I get an overall lemony white chocolate fragrance. Christi is at her best imo when she combines accords that evoke both flavor and aroma. This is deliciously balanced between floral, warm milky/smoky, musky, and woody accords. Savory, sweet, and aromatic at the same time. This has a citrus aroma (more towards the beginning and gently fading out) but it 'tastes' more like a white chocolate chai. So perfect for fall/winter!

She is one of a kind, a citrusy oud, a smokey lemongrass, lovely all the way. She is an invitation to rediscover perfumery as an art. For me, She appears as an ode to femininity, to nature and its healing power, both on body and soul. She blooms with passion and creativity; a powerful yet delicate caress; a dancing muse on our skin. She plays, she dances, she lives and embraces us with her unique beauty.

I hope they bring this one back. One of my Favorite HOM fragrances. A beautiful lemon incense with amber undertones. Beautifully blended. My favorite summer signature scent. I am constantly looking for good dupes for this if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

this is interesting, i've never smelled anything quite like it. it starts with lemongrass and a lot of smokiness. shortly thereafter i get something that reminds me of burnt sugar which is likely the beeswax (along with the smoke.) it adds a caramelly note. after another 10-15 minutes, more woods come out, balancing out the smoke and citrus. at this point i like it a lot, particularly the smoky beeswax element. it dries down to a smoky wood scent with hints of beeswax, tonka and lemon blossom. very pretty!