Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions 2017 EDP

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Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk

by Rosendo Mateu

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Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Rosendo Mateu. Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk opens with Floral Notes and Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions's Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
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Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes52%
Floral Notes48%
Heartas listed
Carnation56%
Lily of the Valley44%
Baseas listed
Amber36%
Vanilla34%
Musk30%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 opens with a surprising punch of spicy exotic florals, setting a complex stage. The heart unfurls with the vintage charm of lily of the valley and carnation, adding a powdery floral depth. But it's the base where this fragrance truly shines, with a smooth, sensual blend of warm amber, creamy vanilla, and a distinct, sometimes challenging, animalic musk that gives it a unique edge. The overall impression is a rich, intense, sweet, and musky amber experience.

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