Matière Noire

I only have a sample of Matierie Noire, but I've used it at the store a few times too. I originally got the sample because I wanted to find a Louis Vuitton fragrance for my now ex fiance. I bought myself a bottle of Ombre Nomade, and asked the nice lady to give me some feminine samples. She gave me Attrape-Reves, Matiere Noire, and Rose des Vents. I ended up buying a full bottle of Attrape-Reves, but I ended up keeping it myself. I layer it with Ombre Nomade or Nuit de Feu. Matiere Noire is similar to when I layer Attrape-Reves and Ombre Nomade, but it's more subtle. The light, fresh top notes aren't as strong as the ones in Attrape-Reves, and the richer oud notes definitely aren't as strong as Ombre Nomade, but it's a really nice fragrance. One of the main reasons I chose Attrape-Reves was that it means dreamcatcher, and my ex has a tattoo of a dreamcatcher on her back. I miss her so bad. Matiere Noire probably would've been a better choice for her, but hindsight is 20/20. I've heard that Attrape-Reves is the scent for when you want to smell like a princess, and Matiere Noire is when you want to smell bewitching. I've seriously been considering buying that next. I really want Etoile Filante too, and L'immensite and Meteorè, and I really want to try the Extrait ones, like Symphony and Myriad. They don't have those at the store near me, unfortunately, and they're so expensive. I'm sure that I'll like them all, but I want to pick my favorite first.

As others have mentioned, this is the fruity and more airy take on LV’s Nouveau Monde. I find it more wearable day to day ie for office, family gatherings etc where I don’t want to smell offensive to anybody. Matiere Noire opens rather aquatic and upon first spray I was misled by this to feel disappointed...thankfully as it starts to dry down it morphs into a deeper blackcurrant-dark rose-smooth oud scent. The oud is very dialled down and not necessarily distinguishable as an oud but rather comes across as a general feeling of darkness that you could also achieve using leather, if that makes sense? The whole composition feels very tamed and no one note really stands out. I actually would have appreciated more oud and that’s probably why I prefer Nouveau Monde overall, but this one here is just so versatile and wearable that I’ll continue to use my bottle lovingly! I do feel it leans a little feminine because of the fruity floral airy touches but a man could still definitely pull it off. Signature scent worthy (it’s my signature scent 💗) Edit: got another bottle for a great deal. Just love this one for day to day wear!

Matière Noire is an exceptionally refined take on the gothic rose—dark, mysterious, yet surprisingly luminous. At its core, the rose note feels deep and velvety, almost shadowed, giving it that rich, slightly melancholic character you’d expect from a “noire” composition. But what makes it stand out is the contrast: alongside this darkness, there’s a clean, almost airy freshness that keeps it from becoming heavy or overly dense. The patchouli and oud nuances sit quietly in the background, adding depth rather than overpowering the rose. It never feels harsh or animalic—instead, it’s smooth, controlled, and elegant. There’s a subtle brightness running through it, almost like light cutting through darkness, which makes it wearable in more settings than a typical dark rose fragrance. Performance is strong: it projects confidently without being intrusive, and longevity easily carries through the day into the evening. It leaves a sophisticated trail—one that feels both luxurious and slightly enigmatic Juice gets darker with time

The initial fruity scent doesn't last at all, it could be that blackcurrant is used here more for the color of the parfume than for its scent. That is, unless Jacques Cavalier has put his hand on a kind of special black currant ... a possibility underlined by the very name he gave to this frag ("black matter"). I'd even classify this frag as a false gourmand one, where the initial blackcurrant notes are immediately relayed by the combination of patchouli-rose-jasmin which are the ingredients used by top parfumers to get a glimpse of LOTV. This scent is modulated by cyclamen, and somewhat amplified by a soft oud and encens (maybe a touch of vanilla, too, not mentioned in the composition). Vanni is absolutely right, among the 7 EdP of Vuitton, this is the most mysterious & amazing one, and I don't understand all of it's aspects yet. The balance between the oud and the floral notes is fantastic and surprisingly stable over the time of the lasting effect of this parfume - at least on my skin.

A beautiful dark experience. Matière Noire feels like opening a dusty wooden chest in an attic. It's beautifully strange. It reminds me of the English countryside at dusk. The roses aren't polished or anything but it feels darker, like petals drying in an old farmhouse. The woods are smooth but also shadowy and creaking-floorboard-like. The blackcurrant note of this is definitely not juicy or candy-like in any way. It's pleasurably dusty. Slightly watery. Like crushed berries on soil. There's something rural about it but refined. Like wearing silk in a place you shouldn't be wearing silk. There's just this romantic isolation about this scent, it's elegant but hauntingly eerie. "You don't belong here, but you'll stay anyway." I have the small one from the LV discovery set and it's by far my favorite. Hoping to get my hands on a full size soon, though I do enjoy the sensation of dripping it on my wrists rather than spraying. Lovely scent overall. 9.5/10

I took delivery of my LV Matière Noire fragrance with a couple of samples of the new range thrown in. The packaging is utterly sublime if a little OTT. If you've seen love actually and the scene in the department store you'll know what I mean. But I do feel spoilt. Matière Noire opened with a rather generic and disappointing Aqua note (I detest Aqua frags - sorry) but (and thank God) settled within a few minutes to a floral, powdery yet spicy confection. I say confection because I feel like I've been dusted with icing sugar. This is really really REALLY good juice on my skin. It usually takes me several attempts to fall for a fragrance but right out if the blocks (plus the few minutes I mentioned) and I'm loving it. So the opening is something I dismissed. Followed by a sweet trance inducing aroma that is beautifully feminine. Really classy.

Beautiful combination of rose and oud, done the best out of any rose and oud combination I've ever smelled. The blackcurrant is less fruity and more sweet but ties together the harshness of the oud making it more sombre. I generally don't like oud fragrances but this is masterfully done. The patchouli is also a perfect touch and stands out for the first 2 hours for me, before the fragrances becomes deeper and darker. I would f**k this fragrance tbh. Anyway, the performance, honestly, for £200 is mediocre. I would say for 2.5 hours you get arms length projection, then until 5 hours you get elbows length, then it definitely becomes a skin scent. However, longevity is insane, I get 24 hours from it on clothes, and all day on skin, easily. Conclusion: this f**ks.

Easily one of the best from the house and totally slept on by all but a handful of those who know what’s what. Juicy blackcurrant opening that brings a subtle tartness that softens into a deliciously soft and watery rose. Not in any rush to share all its secrets, it gradually reveals itself as it takes you on a journey from ozonic, almost distant fruity sweetness through to a captivating and creamy base. Not skanky for a moment, but just a super sexy and approachable oud that will have total strangers snapping necks as you walk by. Yes, it’s floral, and yes it treads a line of femininity that some might not feel comfortable with, but its velvety sweetness feels unmistakably luxurious and perfectly unisex for those not afraid to show their softer side.

A helicopter lands over a public detective building, the helicopter door opens and a high-ranking woman emerges as a powerful young woman, black umbrellas bloom to cover her from the rain until she arrives inside the building. This scene embodies this fragrance with a distinctive dark liquid, a fragrance that explodes with strength and softness, a striking and attractive fragrance that you cannot leave your nose from a smell on your wrist from its overwhelming beauty 🌌 Oriental perfume - wooden for women Opening fragrance black currant syrup and water smell; Heart notes are roses, incense blossom, daffodils and jasmine sambac; The base of the perfume consists of oud, patchouli, incense and benzoin - Javanese. Excellent performance and great joy ✨

It’s shadowy, it’s gothic, it’s dry and leathery and funky in the best way possible. Dark matter, indeed. The rose is super present and super dark and woody, I would almost call it a black rose. This is like a cross between Rose 31 and Rose Tonnerre with some extra dark patchouli and Oud for good measure. I personally see very little in common with TF Noir de Noir, that one is jammy and delicious and draws you in. Matière Noire holds you at arms length; she’s that dominatrix in a leather pencil skirt, stilettos, an updo and cat eye glasses holding a ruler she might hit you with. And you might want her to. This is grown up and mature but not old fashioned in the least. Matière Noire is personality and confidence in a bottle.

I got this as a tester while buying some sunglasses from LV. I have ti admit this is the BEST rose fragrance I ever smelled 😍 I am not a fan of rose perfumes as they smell soapy and heavy, but this one is sweet and ambery at the same time. Very non-synthetic and very deep. When I smell it I get this beautiful image in my mind of a warm summer night, breezy, with dark blue sky and red and pink roses in full bloom. It is so sexy and feminine yet strong. It lasts for hours! I can’t wait to buy the full bottle 😍😍😍

this fragrance took me a few wear to love - the first time I sprayed it I was like "what the heck did my husband's money just buy?!?!?!" but I gave it like 2 more wears after that and I fell head over heels. It sweet but very mature. It's in a sexy, fun and mature way. the blend of Rose and Jasmine is so pretty - I also really love and appreciate and enjoy the way Jacques Cavallier does patchouli he does it in a way that it smells so lovely - it reminds me of Viktor&Rolf, the way that they do patchouli!

I usually buy my perfumes blind which gives me such a rush of adrenaline. On a day when I wanted to pick up something completely different from what I already own, my eyes caught this one. I’ve always found agarwood (oud) to be charismatic, and here it’s beautifully crafted alongside watery, fruity notes. It honestly makes me feel as sensual as Léa Seydoux in the promo campaign. In fact, I'd say it has a sophisticated, sensual vibe. Definitely one of my top favorites!

Just got this beautiful fragrance for my wife today at the Louis Vuitton store in San Jose CA. The staff who served me were amazing!! I tested all the feminine leaning fragrances in the store and this is the one that spoke to me the loudest .❤️❤️. Very sophisticated elegant scent and to my nose I find it unique and longevity and sillage are great 👍🏾. However this stuff is on the pricey side but I believe it's worth it and I don't want my wife to smell like most women.

Probably the most underrated LV? Dark and elegant blend of Oud and florals this is probably the most Oud dominant LV other than Myriad to me obviously there’s plenty of others that have it but the opening to this is raw and unadulterated but the drydown is rosy and elegant, the oud is always there but takes a backseat and lays in a bed of flowers I’ve heard maybe nobody ever talk about this but is seriously nice!

Very nice fragrance but I have so many in this vein. Similar to a few other LV frags, just reworked the rose and Oud levels and adding a tart blackcurrant note. Smells like so many other things but a little fresher and better done. Definitely similar to Noir de Noir but fresher from a more pinkish rose and strong blackcurrant note, could be a NdN fraiché spring/fall flanker. Performance is good.

top notes: powdery, strong, vanilla, white floral middle notes: vanilla, powdery, warm, woody, well blended rose base notes: same from middle notes This is very strong fragrance. Very nice fragrance overall and has great performance. Good for rose lovers though. I had it but didnt use it as much, overall 9/10.

Soft suede (wood/benzoin combo smells exactly like this for me) with a subtle sweetness from dried fruits and a bit of warm spices. It’s very well balanced and makes a beautiful cosy cocoon around. Reminds me a lot of one or two Memo Paris perfumes (French leather maybe). Follow me on IG: scent.guide

This scent kinda reminded of Narciso Rodriguez perfumes for her. If you hate the heavy patchouli in Narciso perfumes then you’ll be ok. It’s a fruity floral but the rose and the tame patchouli and spices stood out for me. Overall it’s nice perfume but I feel like I have smell this already.

I absolutely love this. It remains my favorite scent for years now. Such a warm, beautiful, deep scent. It's sugary while not being overpowering. The black currant and oud is stunning and complex. To me, there is nothing like this fragrance. It is stunning. Gourmand but not overpowering.