The Smell of Love
The Smell of Love by Miguel Matos is an earthy chypre floral built around cumin, bergamot, mushroom, tuberose, patchouli, iris, leather, musk and sandalwood. It reads unusual from the start, with fresh spice giving way to a damp, powdery, leathery floral heart. This is one to sample if you enjoy artistic, textured perfumes with earthy and animalic edges. It looks best suited.
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Performance Metrics
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The available performance feedback points mostly to moderate longevity and moderate sillage, with a smaller number of wearers reporting longer wear or stronger projection. Expect a scent that can remain noticeable, especially because of its earthy, musky and leathery materials, but sample on skin if you need reliable all-day strength.
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The Smell of Love opens with spicy cumin and bergamot, then moves into an earthy floral heart of mushroom, tuberose and patchouli. The base feels powdery, musky and leathery, with iris, white musk, musk and sandalwood giving it a dry, skin-like finish. It is more textured and intimate than fresh or pretty.
Main Accords
8 MAPPEDThe dominant earthy accord seems to shape the whole perfume, making the floral notes feel damp, grounded and unusual. Iris and violet-like powder soften the roughness, leather adds a darker edge, and the animalic musk and cumin warmth keep it close to skin. The fresh spicy bergamot opening gives lift, but the main impression stays earthy, powdery and leathery.
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and spring. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Distinctive earthy chypre floral profile
Unisex style with strong niche character
Interesting use of mushroom and tuberose
Powdery iris adds elegance to the base
Leather and musk give it depth
Good fit for fall and cooler weather
More wearable for daytime than the note list suggests
Moderate sillage may suit personal wear
Created by Miguel Matos himself
Memorable for lovers of unusual florals
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Not a safe blind buy
Cumin may feel too bodily for some wearers
Mushroom note can read damp or strange
Animalic facets may divide opinion
Not ideal for clean musk lovers
May feel heavy in hot weather
Value feedback leans overpriced
Limited review evidence makes consensus unclear
Tuberose is not presented in a classic pretty style
Could feel too niche for casual daily use
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“The Smell of Love Miguel Matos Review”
The Smell of Love is not a polite floral with a pretty name doing all the work. Miguel Matos builds it as a chypre floral with cumin, bergamot, mushroom, tuberose, patchouli, iris, leather, white musk, musk and sandalwood. On paper, that already tells you this is going to be textured, earthy and slightly bodily. In wear, the structure points more toward niche curiosity than easy compliment scent.
The opening should be approached with the cumin in mind. Bergamot gives brightness, but the fresh spicy side is not simply crisp or citrusy. Cumin can bring warmth, sweat, skin and savoury tension, so the first impression may feel intimate rather than clean. That is part of the character here, and probably part of why the scent will divide people.
The heart is where The Smell of Love becomes more interesting. Mushroom gives the floral body a damp, earthy shade, while tuberose adds creaminess and a narcotic white floral curve. Patchouli keeps it connected to the chypre idea, making the perfume feel rooted and mossy rather than airy. It is not a bright bouquet. It is more like a floral seen through soil, skin and powder.
The dry-down brings iris, leather, musk and sandalwood into focus. Iris supports the powdery and violet-like impression, leather adds firmness, and the musks make the whole thing feel close to the body. Sandalwood should soften the base without turning it sweet or creamy in a mainstream way. The result is elegant in a slightly awkward, human way, which will be exactly the appeal for some wearers.
Performance feedback is limited, but the available votes suggest moderate longevity and moderate sillage, with a smaller number finding it long lasting or strong. That makes sense for a perfume with dense materials but a skin-like theme. It may stay present without always projecting loudly across a room.
The buying question is simple. If you want a fresh floral, a clean musk, or a safe everyday crowd-pleaser, this is probably the wrong place to start. If you enjoy earthy iris, leather, cumin, mushroom textures and floral perfumes with a private, animalic edge, The Smell of Love deserves a sample. The value feedback leans critical, so testing before buying is especially important.
FAQs
What does The Smell of Love by Miguel Matos smell like?+
The Smell of Love smells earthy, powdery, leathery and floral, with cumin and bergamot on top, a mushroom, tuberose and patchouli heart, and a base of iris, leather, musk and sandalwood.
Is The Smell of Love unisex?+
Yes. The available gender feedback leans unisex, and the official positioning lists it for women and men.
Is The Smell of Love more floral or earthy?+
It is more earthy and textured than a straightforward floral. Tuberose is present, but the mushroom, patchouli, iris, leather and musk give it a darker, powdery, animalic chypre feel.
Does The Smell of Love smell animalic?+
It can. The listed cumin, leather and musk, together with the animalic accord, suggest a noticeable skin-like warmth rather than a clean laundry musk profile.
Is The Smell of Love a safe blind buy?+
No. The mushroom, cumin, tuberose, iris and leather combination is distinctive enough that sampling first is the sensible choice, especially if you avoid earthy or animalic perfumes.
How long does The Smell of Love last?+
The available performance votes point mainly to moderate longevity, with some wearers finding it long lasting. Expect noticeable wear, but not necessarily a guaranteed all-day powerhouse on every skin.
How strong is the projection of The Smell of Love?+
Projection appears mostly moderate, with limited feedback suggesting it can feel strong for some wearers. It should be easier to live with than the note list might imply, but it is not a shy scent.
When is the best time to wear The Smell of Love?+
The seasonal feedback points most strongly to fall, with support for spring and winter. It seems better suited to cooler or mild weather than high heat.
Can The Smell of Love be worn in summer?+
Possibly, but with caution. The available season votes include some summer wear, though the cumin, mushroom, leather and musk facets may feel heavier or more intimate in hot weather.
Is The Smell of Love good for daytime?+
Yes, it has more support for day than night in the available voting. That said, its earthy and animalic sides make it better for someone comfortable wearing niche-style scents in everyday settings.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThere is not enough supplied evidence to name reliable dupes or direct smell-alikes. A better way to compare it is by taste: sample it alongside earthy iris perfumes, leathery florals, animalic musks, and tuberose scents with patchouli if you want to understand whether this style fits you.
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