Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions by Rosendo Mateu Original
Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wujood
Both Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 and Zimaya's Wujood are polarizing amber vanilla bombs, but Nº 5 is the more refined and expensive experience. Wujood leans heavily synthetic initially, potentially smelling medicinal or like burnt rubber, while Nº 5 aims for a more floral and musky profile. While both share a similar DNA, Wujood requires patience, potentially improving with maceration. Nº 5, though divisive, is more immediately wearable if it works with your skin. Ultimately, the key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and initial impression.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more floral and musky amber experience.
- You prefer a fragrance with higher quality ingredients.
- You're willing to spend more for a smoother blend.
- You want a fragrance that is more readily wearable.
- You're on a tight budget and want to experiment.
- You enjoy fragrances that evolve over time.
- You don't mind a synthetic edge in your scents.
- You want a fragrance that is bold and daring.
This one is a proper head-turner, but whether for good or bad is down to your skin chemistry and tolerance for 'burnt rubber'. It's a divisive masterpiece, so don't even think about blind buying. Test it, and if it works for you, prepare for compliments.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a creamy, sexy vanilla amber; for others, it's a medicinal, synthetic mess that smells like bug spray or even an exploding tire. Give it time to macerate, apparently, and see if it performs a magic trick. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 39% | 4% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 1% |
| Sweet | 26% | 33% |
| Warm | 28% | 40% |
| Woody | 4% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 16% |
| Animalic | 9% | 20% |
| Fresh | 10% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, this isn't an office-friendly scent, but its sophisticated amber and musk make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's too opulent for casual wear, and definitely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and potential for being divisive, Wujood isn't ideal for the office. It leans towards evening and colder weather wear, making it a good fit for dates or more casual social gatherings where its unique character can shine. It could work for some formal events, but it might be too 'out there' for others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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