Black No. 1 (fka Blackbird) House Of Matriarch by House of Matriarch

Black No. 1 (fka Blackbird) House Of Matriarch

For Men
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012

At a glance

Is Black No. 1 (fka Blackbird) House Of Matriarch worth trying?

Black No.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Excellent longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, woody, leather with Leather, Fir, Pine Tree
aromatic woody leather

The first impression

Black No. 1 (Fka Blackbird) by House of Matriarch is a Leather fragrance for men. Black No. 1 (Fka Blackbird) was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christi Meshell.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
woody 85%
leather 70%
conifer 60%
cannabis 50%
oud 40%
fresh spicy 35%
green 30%
smoky 25%
animalic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Christi Meshell

Christi Meshell

Christi Meshell is the founder and perfumer of House of Matriarch, a niche fragrance house based in the Pacific Northwest. Her extensive catalog includes A World Of Blue, Albatross, Alpha, Amanita, Amberchris, Ambre Vie, and Antimony. Her scents are known for their natural and organic ingredients, often inspired by the landscapes of the region.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Leather Leather
Fir Fir
Pine Tree Pine Tree
cannabis cannabis
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Seaweed Seaweed

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Black No. 1 (fka Blackbird) House Of Matriarch

Essence

The Wanderer thrives in uncharted territory, and Black No. 1’s rugged leather and pine evoke untamed landscapes. Cannabis and seaweed add a rebellious edge, like a traveler who follows intuition rather than maps.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear broken-in boots and waxed jackets that smell of campfires. The fragrance’s smoky greenness mirrors their aesthetic-part forest, part urban alleyway, always slightly untamed.

Philosophy & Values

Freedom is their creed. The oud’s animalic depth speaks to their rejection of convention, while the conifer notes reflect their need for open skies.

Relationships

They connect intensely but briefly, leaving an imprint like the scent’s lingering sillage. Lovers remember them as a force of nature, thrilling but impossible to hold.

Lifestyle

They’re most alive at dusk, when the world shifts. Nights are spent in dim bars or on long drives, where the perfume’s leathery warmth becomes a second skin.

Shadow

Their restlessness can become rootlessness. The very fir that symbolizes their independence may also leave them stranded, craving connection but fearing confinement.

Conclusion

Black No. 1 is a scent for those who walk the edge-a tribute to the Wanderer’s wild heart and untamed spirit.

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