Rosendo Mateu No 3 Neroli, Iris, White Musk

Let me say something about this house. I have never smelled a perfume house where I will like every single realise. Currently own no 5 and Sweet Rose but I hope to own every single bottle. When comes to no.3 I was really surprised as I don't like iris in perfumes but this one here is done so well. It is powdery, slightly sweet scent with strong Rosendo Mateu DNA. I'm extremely picky when comes to fragrances and I was literally gobsmacked after smelling no.3 To me it is more on lady side .I would say it is safe blind buy if you like flowery scents . This stuff is long lasting like all RM perfumes , it screams quality !

So beautiful and elegant. It doesn’t smell like Dior Homme.

Classy and elegant! Bravo Mr. Mateo!

Rosendo Mateu 3 is part of the collection relaunched in 2017 by the master perfumer who has had his name involved in countless fragrances of worldwide success. In creating this fragrance, Rosendo defends that it stands out for its elegance, sensuality and intense feminine note when dressing the skin of a woman. At the same time, it also carries an attractive masculine expression, which is comfortable and elegant for a man to wear. In his words: "a unisex perfume, which is close to perfection". Rosendo Mateu 3 has notes of Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli, at the top; iris, Damascus rose and jasmine, in the body; sandalwood, vetiver, cashmeran, amber, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk, at the base. When sprayed on the skin, the fragrance seems to start at the end, as if the olfactory pyramid was upside down. That's because the initial minutes bring sweet nuances - almost like caramel - very similar to those we feel in perfumes composed with Ethyl Maltol. And this smell lasts for at least an hour after application. This can be scary for the most discerning men, who do not enjoy typically feminine fragrances and may come to experience without high expectations (although the citrus side has been more noticeable on the blotter). In my opinion, this is the part that may represent a negative point in relation to direct sales. However, if you can wear any type of perfume, regardless of gender, you will be surprised by its evolution. Over time, the fragrance begins to gain woody nuances and it is possible to feel the presence of vetiver with its smoky facets. At the same time, it is possible to notice the brightness of the neroli, very softly, especially if the skin is heated. Like I said, it looks like the composition is reversed. In times when sexual freedom and issues related to gender are being discussed more broadly worldwide, I see Rosendo Mateu 3 as a fragrance that breaks all stigmas attached to terms such as transgender, gender bender, unisex, shareable, etc. In my opinion, Rosendo Mateu 3 is simply perfume, in all its literal essence. And as we know, for those who live from the perfumery art, perfume has no gender, not to mention in niche perfumery.

My first purchase from this house. it's a beautiful fragrance. Neroli, Musk and Bergamot are the stars. the Iris is barely detectable. unfortunately on my skin, there's no projection. zero sillage and longevity is well, let's just say there is none. which is unfortunate because it is a great scent... just not one that screams "look at me"! also, a few mentioned the beautiful packaging, here i must disagree. it's a step up from most, but in no way compares to that of Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Line and V Canto.