Rosendo Mateu No 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

Rosendo Mateu 1 is part of the collection relaunched in 2017 by the master perfumer who has had his name involved in countless fragrances of worldwide success. However, with the birth of his own brand in 2015, Rosendo established himself as another creator of niche perfumes, working on the basic principles of this segment, among which creative power is unlimited and marketing departments do not dictate rules. Rosendo Mateu 1 was inspired by the breeze that comes from the sea in unique landscapes such as the coasts of Spain, Croatia, Italy and Greece. But it is no easy task to bottle up your idea of Mediterranean freshness in order that people around the world can capture it with the same insight. For this, Rosendo joined citrus and floral notes in a perfume full of brightness, freshness and succulence. In the first spray I applied on the skin, my thinking was: "Wow, it will be a sunny day." The fragrance features notes of thyme, sage, lavender and Mas rosemary flowers. Also at the top of the olfactory pyramid were used essential oils from citrus peels such as Calabrian bergamot, Spanish lime and Sicilian green mandarin. In the body of the fragrance, a floral bouquet with notes of jasmine, bitter orange flower's oil, green pepper, cardamom, tea leaves and muguet. Finally, the perfumer assured that the base was done in a way that could not neutralize the freshness of the fragrance. He used notes of sandalwood, iris root and white musk. The result is a fragrance that escapes from the common place of those that are extremely citric and full of bitter nuances of petitgrain, which come from the old German colognes, as well as those full of oceanic accords, which try to portray the salty sea water, for example. The easiest way to try to describe the sensation is this: imagine yourself taking a bath, in which the neroli is like the water, which falls and washes the whole body; the peels of citrus fruits represent the soap, as if it were an exfoliating bar with some pieces of cardamom and tea leaves. Lastly, after bathing, you moisturize your skin with a light textured body lotion with smell of musk. All this, after a boat trip on the crystalline sea, having the landscapes that served as inspiration for the perfumer. Can you imagine? If the response was positive, then the fragrance of Rosendo Mateu 1 took you on a unique first-class trip without leaving your home. And this, my friends, is a talent that few perfumers (in the whole world) have. It is worth to say that the projection is moderate, but the durability is very high. As they say, the first impression is the one that stays and mine was very positive. Beautiful work!

I feel like I shouldnt bother with a review - as Cassiano does a fantastic job summarizing this scent. I will say - I’m often intimidated by note breakdowns. This one had me on the fence. I guess I’m just glad I didn’t let myself get in my own way on this one. Francis Kurkdjian gets a lot of praise for being the “blending master” - but if this is how rosendo makes all of his scents, there may be a new king. This is as smooth as silk. The quality is 10/10 - and I love the simplistic bottle. It feels like a secret. This is a pillowy soft citrus that is further smoothed out by tea and jasmine. The notes are blended masterfully and the outcome is something special. I feel like this is one of the most pleasant scents I’ve smelled. Fantastic.

I absolutely ❤️ this fragrance! It has such a clean, rich, an uplifting smell to it. I used to favor Wulong Cha, by Nishane, but at times found it to be a little too floral, for my personal taste. Rosendo Mateu no. 1 has that soothing, clean smell, while being completely unisex. Although I have heard complaints about it's sillage, I can say that I've received compliments more that 10 hours after application. Keep in mind, however, that I use almond oil as a moisturizer, so I'm not sure it that's what helps. But, if you're a guy like me who can appreciate fragrances like Bal d'Afrique, but do not necessarily want to smell as floral as some of the facets of Wulong Cha, I would suggest to give this one a try.

“A Day of a Prince” Rosendo Mateu No 1 is the scent of a modern prince in Italy, playing tennis with his gorgeous girlfriend near the Costa Azzurra. Imagine a sunny field surrounded by neroli flowers and lemon trees, with a gentle breeze full of sophistication. The fragrance opens with fresh and pure floral notes with a light airy sweetness. As it develops, it envelops you in a creamy warmth with a subtle hint of musk and spices. Light, elegant, and terribly charming. It lasts 8-10 hours with a discreet diffusion – perfect for seduction without overdoing it. If you are looking for a fragrance that evokes a luxurious getaway to Italy, this is it. 9/10 – Absolute refinement.

Honestly I love it but it’s a very specific scent. When you first spray it you’ll get this immediate overwhelming citrus but once it dries down I personally got no citrus and instead was left with this beautiful aromatic, fresh, green scent with a hint of spice. It’s delightful and a very non-offensive scent that sits close to skin. I could see myself wearing this as a daily perfume or even an office scent. My only gripe is that it does not last long so you will need to layer with a lotion (2-3 layers is my trick to make scents last) and that extends the west time from an hour to about 4/5. Overall I’m pleasantly surprised by this scent