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    Trillium vs. Serge Noire

    Trillium by House of Matriarch bottle

    Trillium

    House of Matriarch
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Serge Noire rates higher with the community, while Trillium wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Trillium vs. Serge Noire
    TrilliumSerge Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristi MeshellSerge Lutens, Christopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Trillium

    Floral
    Herbal
    Green
    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Sweet

    Serge Noire

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ChamomileMimosaAglaiaGreen Tea
    CloveIncenseSpicy NotesCharred Wood
    Heart
    Black TeaCoffee Blossom
    CinnamonWoody Notes
    Base
    Jasmine TeaTolu BalsamCashmere MuskAmber
    AmberPatchouliEbony WoodSmokeResinous Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Trillium vs. Serge Noire
    TrilliumSerge Noire
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Tea-forward fragrances aren't for everyone, but Trillium makes its case quietly and well. The green and herbal aspects don't shout, they settle, turning skin into something that smells like a.Trillium
    Serge Noire doesn't hedge. No polite opening, no tentative drydown. Just smoke, spice, and the kind of warmth earned by standing still long enough to let it find you. Serious about itself.Serge Noire