Description
he Achtung project is a series of 8 fragrances inspired by the Sacred Geometric Art of artist Rick Barchenger, part of a multi-media series of products that include fragrances by House of Matriarch, original art by Rich Barchenger and fashions by ARONHIX. The collection launches from Seattle, WA on 8/8/13.
Password is the fragrant interpretation of Barchenger’s art piece “Chaos Theory.”
Password is an all-natural floral perfume featuring ntoes of magnolia, mahogany flower, Italian honeysuckle, tiare, iris, strawberry leaf, musk, vintage guaiac, antique French broom, Mysore sandal and cassie (mimosa) Password was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Christi Meshell.
sdk414Negeltzex – :
House of Matriarch Password, by Christi Meshell (Sample) New (Review) this is classified as a Floral, the notes are Magnolia, Sandalwood, Broom, Honeysuckle, Agarwood (Oud) Iris, Guaiac Wood, Strawberry Leaf, Mahogany and Mimosa.
I get a heady, fresh, waxy magnolia, that was drenched from a rainstorm, that drips over creamy, buttery Tahitian tiare flower petals, and a rough edged, deep mahogany.
Then a lip stick bag, dusty, earthy smelling iris, that cascades over a black, wilted, slightly nutty agarwood (oud), and a sweet, jasmine like, honey tinged honeysuckle.
I get the Magnolia, Honeysuckle, Mahogany, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Tahitian Tiare Flower, it opens up with a lush, lemon tinged Magnolia, and a tropical, coconut tinged Tahitian tiare flower, the magnolia is strong, the Tahitian tiare flower is mild.
After thirty minutes the Tahitian tiare flower dissipates, the magnolia softens, in comes a sharp, bitter mahogany, and a waxy, powdery iris, the mahogany is mild, the iris is soft.
After four hours the magnolia, iris and bitterness dissipates, the mahogany softens, in comes a dark, woody oud, and a bright, nectarous honeysuckle, the oud and honeysuckle are mild.
This is a very soft yet potent, musty, fruity and tropical flower nuances, enveloping, a touch sweet, milky, unisex, with soft musky undertones Floral fragrance.
This would be pretty in the Spring and Summer, I get average projection and average longevity, this was a very enjoyable warm weather fragrance, Christi Meshell 3.5/5 Stars.
Valera97 – :
Very strange, it opens with strong white florals but quickly dries down to a musky scent that just smells like laundry exhaust. All day I was going crazy sniffing my clothes and hair–I was so sure it was strong laundry detergent I was smelling. In public I sniffed the air thinking I was walking near a laundromat. Nope, it’s the perfume. When I still smelled laundry detergent at the Indian restaurant, I finally accepted the fact. I definitely would not pay so much money to smell like laundry detergent or dryer sheets, so hopefully others will have better success than I did with Password.
SOSka66 – :
Again I’m no expert on florals…far from it in fact!
To me this is a scent which is like a exploding bouquet of strong floral notes to the point of unpleasantness and one which I thought would remain that way.
To my suprise the drydown is very pleasant and has a woodiness to it, you still get the florals but they tone down to a lovely realistic and soothing flower scent. It’s like the smell of walking past the door of a florists on a damp day…or the plant section of a rainy garden centre.
Not really for men this one I certainly wouldn’t wear it.
It’s long lasting though I put a tiny amount (and I mean tiny) on my wrist about 4 hours ago and its still going strong.
drotik – :
This is mahogany flower, honeysuckle and magnolia POTENT start. I found it too heady a top personally but others might enjoy the intensity from a natural fragrance too! I may not have enjoyed it but it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy how it is impressive. Those that stood out heady at first are joined by an arsenal of other florals. They eventually calm down in a very refined oud I noticed is a trend in this line that smooths out and balances the florals giving that elegant presentation and sophisticated feel.The gaiac adding a depth to ground the florals. Lasted about 4 hours, arms length silage., excellent experience.