Blackcurrant SyrupOpens with
RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Matière Noire
The quiet confidence of stepping into a chic boutique, surrounded by luxurious textures and the subtle glow of well-appointed interiors.
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Matière NoireLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessRose Nacree du Desert · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Matière Noire by Louis Vuitton is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with a burst of blackcurrant syrup and watery notes, creating a fresh yet unexpected contrast to the rich rose at its core. As it develops, cyclamen and narcissus add soft floral nuances, while jasmine sambac introduces a touch of sweetness. At the heart of Matière Noire lies oud, which brings depth and warmth, anchored by benzoin, incense, and patchouli for an earthy finish.
Apply Matière Noire sparingly — the blackcurrant syrup top note is vibrant but fleeting. The warm base notes emerge after an hour, so give it time to develop on your skin before layering.
Fig. 01 — Matière Noire, Louis Vuitton
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
Designer Louis Vuitton
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Adds powdery, vanilla and musky; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 15%.