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

I really adore this one, this was my most expensive perfume to date back then, and it was blind buy in an online shop. I wasn't sure to buy it, but when i checked the rave reviews, I decided to take a leap of faith. And this perfume worths every penny that I spent. This is a true oriental honey scent, that feels a bit middle eastern fused with chinese culture. And then it turns into a fruity bliss, very very refined. The beeswax always there from start to finish. I don't know why they name this Rituale, but what this is a good quality, safe for a blindbuy. Stellar longevity and sillage too.

This fragrance blows me away. The opening is gorgeous, unlike anything I have smelled. The beeswax is dominate initially but in a very good way, not too sweet. It has a mix of amberwood and combined with the sweeter fruity notes, makes a very well done outcome. This is the second fragrance I've bought from this house, the first being Le Mat, and I'm very happy with both. The bottles are beautiful, especially the tops, and I like there is no name brand on the bottles. Very creative and highly recommended, well worth the $$.

Interesting note pyramid, in the open I get the rose and raspberry coming through but their presence is gone in a flash, what remains is a warm honey (and I say honeyed rather than beeswax because - while there is a waxiness - I don't get the animalic/musky note I associate with beeswax) drenched amber accord that integrates the hyraceum beautifully (a very similar if not identical accord in Mendittorosa Sogno Reale but this one feels slightly softer and more vanilla forward).

Very nice but not outstanding, I've worn this around my wife many times and she never noticed, possibly sillage issues. I like the scent but for the price possibly would not have blind bought this one. But, it is well blended from a very good house. The sweet and dark fruit combo is unique and interesting for sure. Sample first.

This is... out of this world amazing , honey sparkling nectar that smells divine , utterly outstanding intoxicating scent that is just to die for. Well done Amelie Bourgeois !. ( Projection - Longevity are AMAZING)

I really like this but my husband detests it for the first two hours.

Of the three fragrances from Mendittorosa that I sampled, this was my favorite. I really love their branding and approach to fragrances so was hoping to fall deeper in love with one of them, but perhaps it's for the best that I haven't yet since they are $$$ When it comes to sampling lavender fragrances, I go straight to the experts. I think it's without a doubt the easiest note to take a fragrance straight into soap territory. This doesn't! It's a really cool use of lavender, actually, and it's not hidden away. I smelled the lavender on the first spray alongside rose. Next came a bit of raspberry and musk. I don't think this has as strong of an animalic bottom to it as is listed, but the patchouli and musk do come through which I love. It has a nice creamy die-down and lasts for a long time. I think this is a very approachable and interesting night scent.

This smells like beeswax candles being sold next to incense in a gift store. But not in quite such a photorealistic way that it takes away from it being a nice smell for a person to wear. I see this as a woman’s scent & think its uniqueness would make it a really sexy signature scent. After awhile it blends progressively better, eventually transitioning into a gorgeous musk. It’s kind of witchy, kind of whimsical, but I think anyone could pull it off.

fruity opening becomes a jammy rose and settles into a sweet soapy rose edit: honey honey honey

This was a blind buy that I purchased because Le Mat was sold out and I desperately wanted a scent from this house. Unfortunately, it gives my partner an intense headache every time I so much as spritz it. It's all honey and incense on me (especially honey) and quite overpowering. I will probably offload sometime in the near future - I just don't get enough wear out of it, and I tend to be a little paranoid that it's too much for the people around me. Presentation is unparalleled. I'll still go back for Le Mat someday, but I probably won't blind buy anything else from this house.

On paper this is sooooo lovely. On skin is a different story though! Smelt like straight cat piss on me. Please don't just smell this on paper, TEST ON SKIN before u buy!

At the first sniff it's quite aromatic but then turns into something so animalic I've never smelled before.

as with a lot of mendittorosa scents, they function as tiny vignettes of often-unconnected segments, which works to their detriment, in this case. they come across incredibly 'high art' and cerebral, and this brand imaging works for the most part, but for me i find that they perform a little too distinct and separated from themselves. the dynamics shift so frequently, and with this one, i found myself amazed at the opening, a little disappointed with the middle and then pleased with the end. the scents evolve quite a bit, i must say, and for me it is simply too much. i wish there was less movement and more static (or at least minor) movement. the beginning, which i adore, captures moments or distinct phases, linked to thought and experience, and i do find myself daydreaming. when I come back, i find myself unable to actually explain what the actual notes/components are, and that's totally fine, this is what fine are is meant to do, but, you know, it's a little diffuse, for more... parts remind me of baccarat rouge, other parts remind me of new sneakers, you know, what the box smells like when you first open it. this review feels like pure waffle, but that's what i get from this...

Perfection. How do you describe it and give it the justice it deserves? I don’t think I can. It smells like buttery incense sticks handmade by God himself, they radiate golden light, and when they burn there is no smell of ashes or smoke, the incense wafts around transporting you from your childhood memories to memories that you’ve never experienced, cathedrals you’ve never seen. Ghosts of flowers, memories of honey, scented baby dolls, cozy blankets, laying on the carpet where the sun is shining in as a child and watching the dust particles move around in the light and nothing matters in that moment and life is good. It smells loving and caring and kind. Feminine and lovely. The second I smelled it, my eyes widened, I took a deep breath, it’s like a scent I’ve wanted all my life. My heart aches with gratitude that it exists, thank you.

Glowing fruits, & gleaming honey narcissus. Honey, narcissus, grapes, blackcurrant, apples, woods, and slight animalics blending together to produce quite an interesting blend! Pomegranate, & oranges are quite obvious as well so is the sandalwood. I was surprised that i would like this fragrance cause when i tested it few days back it wasn't as pleasing as it is today! it's like covering poison with honey! that animalic narcissus jasmines blend are doing quite magic underneath the honey wax with blackcurrant and raspberry flavors. Very impressive to like a fragrance from this difficult house, but nothing is impossible once you understand the perfumer's perspective. 10 minutes later! the more i sniff my arm and my skin, the more i feel happy and wanting to sniff even more! WTH is that! superbly impressive!