Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire EDP

Description

Louis Vuitton Matière Noire is a woody amber built around blackcurrant and black pepper up top, a black rose, oud, and leather heart, and a cedarwood-patchouli-vanilla base. Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and launched in 2016, it's an intense, unisex fragrance built for cooler-weather wear.

Scent Character

• Woody — 34%
• Amber — 33%
• Leather — 33%

Percentages are derived from the fragrance's verified note pyramid (share of notes per family), not a lab analysis.

Translation: a dark, woody amber — tart blackcurrant and black pepper up top, a black rose, oud, and leather heart, grounded in cedarwood, patchouli, and vanilla.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Blackcurrant, Black Pepper

Heart: Black Rose, Oud, Leather

Base: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Strong — reviewers consistently report 10-12+ hours on skin.
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong — noticeable projection for several hours before settling in.
• Projection: 2-3 ft in the opening, arm's-length as it dries down.

Best Occasions & Season

• Winter, spring, and fall
• Evenings, special occasions, cold-weather layering
• Unisex — built to be shared

Skip for: light summer daytime wear — this one is dark and intense, not a breezy daytime scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
House: Louis Vuitton, Paris
Launched: 2016

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FAQ

Is Matière Noire a men's or women's fragrance?
It's designed and marketed as unisex.

Is the oud in Matière Noire real?
Yes — oud is a confirmed heart note alongside black rose and leather.

How long does it last?
Reviewers consistently report 10-12+ hours of wear with moderate-to-strong sillage.

What does it smell like?
Tart blackcurrant and black pepper open into a black rose, oud, and leather heart, resting on cedarwood, patchouli, and vanilla — dark, rich, and woody.