Karus Amber Gold
Khadlaj Perfumes2024
Side by side
Karus Amber Gold vs. Matière Noire
Is Karus Amber Gold better than Matière Noire?
Matière Noire wears longer on skin, while Karus Amber Gold projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
RoseOudNarcissusPatchouliCyclamen
oudfloralrosefruityyellow floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Karus Amber Gold and Matière Noire?
| Karus Amber Gold | Matière Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Karus Amber Gold and Matière Noire smell?
Karus Amber Gold
Oud
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Yellow Floral
Patchouli
White Floral
Woody
Matière Noire
Oud
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Yellow Floral
Balsamic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Karus Amber Gold and Matière Noire share?
Top
NarcissusJasmine
Blackcurrant SyrupAquatic Notes
Heart
RoseBlackcurrantCyclamen
RoseCyclamenNarcissusJasmine"
Base
OudPatchouli
OudBenzoinIncensePatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Karus Amber Gold or Matière Noire?
| Karus Amber Gold | Matière Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Karus Amber Gold and Matière Noire?
If you want a fragrance that announces itself and holds the room, this delivers. The oud and patchouli drydown is where it earns its keep.Karus Amber Gold
The name promises darkness. The florals deliver warmth. That's not a contradiction, it's the whole point, this is a fragrance that argues with itself in the best way, sweet enough to reach for,.Matière Noire
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