Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions 2020 EDP

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Incense Wood

by Rosendo Mateu

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Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Incense Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Rosendo Mateu. Incense Wood opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rosewood, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions's Incense Wood carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this isn't a churchy incense. It's a sweet, spicy, and woody powerhouse, loved for its luxurious feel and hated by some for its sweetness and linearity. Definitely a fragrance that makes an impression.
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Incense Wood Eau de Parfum 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent is suitable for a date or a formal event where you want to make a statement. It's a bit too much for the office for some, but can work if applied lightly; casual wear is possible, especially in colder months, but definitely not for sport due to its rich, warm profile.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

Incense Wood opens with a vibrant, spicy burst of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove, brightened by a hint of citrus. This energetic start mellows into a rich, creamy heart of sandalwood and rosewood, with a subtle yet opulent incense weaving through. The journey culminates in a warm, inviting base of sweet vanilla, tonka bean, and amber, grounded by a clean musk that adds a touch of sophistication without feeling heavy.

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