Mendittorosa 2017 Extrait

U ££££ Acquired

Osang

by Giovanni Festa

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Mendittorosa Osang is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Giovanni Festa. Mendittorosa's Osang carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Osang is a journey into ancient rituals and dark reverence. You'll either get the 'church' or 'piss' vibe, and there's not much middle ground.
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Osang Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it's not ideal for close-quarters office wear. The deeply resinous and 'churchy' character lends itself better to formal, more atmospheric settings or personal reflection rather than casual outings or dates, where it could be overpowering.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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About

Osang opens with a thick, almost challenging blend of fenugreek and honey, immediately grounded by a pronounced myrrh and incense accord. It’s like stepping into an old, echoing cathedral, where the air is heavy with history. As it settles, iris and heliotrope introduce a powdery, almost musty floral nuance, mingling with spicy nutmeg and Sichuan pepper. The dry down reveals a warm, resinous depth from amber, labdanum, and benzoin, with subtle hints of oud and sandalwood providing a woody, ancient foundation. This is a complex, evocative scent that defies easy categorisation.

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