Louis Vuitton Matière Noire is the original. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere costs £21, while Louis Vuitton Matière Noire costs £265 (100ml). They share 10 of the 10 notes listed for Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere 8.6 for longevity, 8.3 for projection and 8.9 for value for money, against 7.8, 7.4 and 6 for Louis Vuitton Matière Noire on Parfumo.


| Louis Vuitton Matière Noire (original) | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7.7 / 10 | 8.1/10 · 2 reviews |
| Longevity | 7.8 / 10 | 8.6/10 |
| Projection | 7.4 / 10 | 8.3/10 |
| Value for money | 6 / 10 | 8.9/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | 7.8/10 |
| Price | £265 (100ml) · EDP | £21 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 2 October 2026.
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
10 shared notes.
Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere shares 10 notes with Louis Vuitton Matière Noire: Blackcurrant Syrup, Watery Notes, Rose, Cyclamen, Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Incense and Benzoin. Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy.
Louis Vuitton Matière Noire costs £265 (100ml). Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere costs £21.
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere 8.6 out of 10 for longevity, against 7.8 out of 10 for Louis Vuitton Matière Noire on Parfumo.
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere 8.3 out of 10 for projection, against 7.4 out of 10 for Louis Vuitton Matière Noire on Parfumo.
Louis Vuitton Matière Noire and Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere list the same notes.
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere 8.9 out of 10 for value for money, against 6 out of 10 for Louis Vuitton Matière Noire on Parfumo.
Yes, both are EDP and listed as Unisex.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.