Rituale

This is a masterpiece and I take the word very seriously. Initially there's a sharp, aromatic lavender note, a bit of tart sweetness from blackcurrant and THE most realistic pomegranate note I've come across in perfumery and in case you're thinking of pomegranate juice, don't. Instead, imagine chewing both the pulp and seeds - the way that delicately sweet and juicy sourness of the former mingling with the bitterness and mild woodiness of the latter is deliciously executed, I must say. Rituale then morphs into its heart of meditative frankincense, albeit not listed, and a stupendous raw, sticky forest honey accord with subtle waxiness from the beeswax and eventually settles to a creamy, powdery sandalwood and balmy amberwood base. Hyrax is there, though it's not a star player in the composition. In fact, it doesn't come off as fecal whatsoever. There is indeed an animalic furriness lurking somewhere in the background but it's barely detectable. Rituale is enigmatic and archaic. It feels as if it's made from another era - primitive and old-worldly yet somehow it's still able to retain its flamboyant essence of modernity. I've been into this hobby for quite some time now and can assure that nothing has ever come close to this beauty in terms of uniqueness and craftsmanship. Oh and performance is off the charts too :-)

One of the best honey aromatic perfumes. It is centered around honey, woods, hints of sweetness, spices and a bit of aromatic lavender. Compared to Osang, that is in my wish-list, it's way sweeter and is less incense heavy. Osang is darker and is less versatile. This perfume however is slightly easier to wear, thus has a wider public. I can also compare to to Archetipo that I also own, and Archetipo is "greyer", woody and is slightly toned down. Next on my list to try is Sirio. I love all of the mendittorosa creations, I have yet to meet a perfume that I did not like from this house. So far I was intensely impressed. The perfumes has excellent blending, sillage and longevity. They are unique and hard to copy. I have not met a house with such a strong woody DNA as Mendittorosa. Overall, I am a huge fan. Similar perfumes that I have tried: "Houbigant Quelques fleurs royale" leans too floral for me and too feminine and too simple, Bee by Zoologist is easier to wear and is more versatile, Osang by same brand is darker, Oajan is way more masculine and spicier, and Volutes by Diptyque has a heavy tobacco-honey combo which is makes it more floral, creamier, and is better for the evening.

Gift for the golden God.... I cannot see it in the notes but somehow this provides me an incensy feeling, like a soft sweet honey incense with a very noticeable fruitiness... and can also detect the jasmine in a creamy musky base. This is delicate but strong. Soft rounded composition with a great power to conquer. It is golden bright, with a lot of mystery and charming. This time, and I do not say this very often, I can see this perfume going into the femenine side, but men that are into perfumes will not have any issue to rock it. Presentation is awesome, and price-tag is fairly reasonable for what you get: Beautiful bright, easy to wear, slightly sweet and floral beast, that does not shout but that everybody will notice, and most likely (not my case) will provide you some compliments. Uniqueness: medium-high Scent: 8/10 Performance: High Would I buy it: Yes (already in my collection)

There are few fragrances that I've smelled that combine vivacity and depth in a way that Rituale does. Round and golden, it is as gratifying to me as a countryside glow in the afternoon. A clear narcissus with rosy highlights mingles with a tart fruitiness, laid on a mantle of beeswax. The honey is from a beehive adjacent to lavender fields, mildly sweet, as yellow as the belly of an evening grosbeak. With all its lightness and beauty, its corporeal nature that is unveiled. as if a curtain is drawn to a loving caress from a furry paw. Rituale is intoxicating, but never pulls me down to any heavy, frothy place. It is remains an amber-tinted window through which a dreamy spectacle is witnessed. It reminds me of that minimalist poem from Aram Saroyan, "m" (with an extra leg on the letter m). This is the mystic smell in the negative space of "m."

If there is one word that defines this composition by Amélie Bourgeois, it is attraction. This magnificent fragrance creates an atmosphere that traps you between a mantle of jasmine and rose, with a honey that gives it a sweet point, without being gourmand. In the background of the composition, the amber, wood and musk notes make it very attractive. Like many from the Italian house, it stands out for its versatility, with a remarkable saddle and durability. Uniqueness: High Scent: 8/10 Sillage: medium-high Longevity: 8h you can follow me and see more reviews on Instagram in the account International_niche_community