You can certainly call Rosendo Mateu fragrances just Eau de Parfum, which they are. But at the same time, the scents from Rosendo Mateu are much more. We believe that every fragrance, every Eau de Parfum is a work of art in itself. A fragrance, an Eau de Parfum, a work of art made from the most exclusive ingredients. For you as a user, it creates a fantastic fragrance experience.
The Spanish origin and the Spanish Mediterranean coast are present in many, if not all, of the fragrances. There is much of the Mediterranean character in each fragrance. Everything from fruits to flowers and trees. At the same time, there is even more scents from spices, herbs and trees that come from exotic environments. Welcome to Rosendo Mateu’s world of fantastic men’s fragrances.
A fantastic collective of scents
Rosendo Mateu #1 starts with fresh and fresh scents together with aromatic ones. The heart, or core, is the scents of flowers along with spices and herbs. Finally, the base of the fragrance is an aromatic woody scent. A year-round fragrance that is especially good in spring and autumn. Why in spring and autumn? The aroma is refreshing and has a mixture of citrus and sea breeze in it. Something that can feel good when spring is here and summer is on its way. At the same time during the autumn when you want to hold on to the fresh and lovely from spring and summer a little longer.
Rosendo Mateu #2 has the same refreshing and fresh scent initially as #1. The core is a splendor of flowers. At the end, there are darker, deeper, rounder tones where wood is a recurring element. In our opinion, an excellent fragrance in spring or summer. Although of course it is available all year round as well. A scent, a work of art that paints a picture of flowers blooming. Along with a soft, lovely depth. A lovely fragrance to use every day.
Rosendo Mateu #3 is a wonderfully unisex floral perfume that feels both elegant and sensual. Flowers begin this lovely scent. Then at the core, the flowers continue their splendor. Finally, at the bottom, it becomes slightly softer, deeper and rounder. A fragrance made for summer or whenever you want to experience it. A scent like a warm lovely flower-scented summer wind that sweeps in and envelops you. A fragrance that is suitable for both men and women. Excellent for leisure and festivities, for example.
Rosendo Mateu #4 is a fragrance for winter, for autumn or when you long to go there. Here is a fruity and refreshing introduction. Then a core filled with flowers and spices, especially spices that are suitable for winter and not least for Christmas. The bass is safe, calm and soft. Spices such as cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg give this fragrance a sense of Christmas, peace, but also security and stability. There are also several woody tones that strengthen those feelings. Above all, Oud, which is extracted from the agar tree. A very classic masculine fragrance. A fragrance that is suitable for both work and leisure.
Rosendo Mateu #5 has a lovely top of flowers and spices. A fragrance that is described as a dream in a bottle with magical flowers, herbs and spices. There are also sensual and powerful combinations of both classic timeless fragrance notes together with modern and innovative fragrances. A fragrance for spring and summer. Smells like some of the most classic summer scents, vanilla and fresh strawberries. In our opinion, a perfect fragrance for the summer holiday or when you long to go there.
Rosendo Mateu #6 is a floral work of art that is suitable all year round but really finds its own in spring and autumn in our opinion. There are a lot of flowers here along with woody scents. The result is an incredibly classic wonderfully masculine fragrance suitable for all occasions. Even the most experienced and experienced nose will feel a lot of new and surprising things in this scent. The combination of jasmine flowers, sandalwood and musk are some of the most classic masculine fragrance combinations in men’s perfume.
Rosendo Mateu #7 scents of lovely spices take you on a journey to oriental, exotic environments. There are both woody scents together with spices and flowers. A very masculine fragrance that will be appreciated by both men and women all year round, especially in autumn. With Indonesian patchouli, oud from Laos and Thailand and vanilla from Madagascar, this is an oriental, exotic fragrance that just has to be experienced. A very traditional masculine fragrance. Suitable for both everyday and leisure time.
Rosendo Mateu Incense Wood is a sensual and sophisticated fragrance that has a blend of oriental and exotic incense and spices in it. Of course, there is also a lot of wood and a number of other classic, timeless masculine scents that must be experienced. A year-round fragrance that you will love.
There is undoubtedly a fragrance from Rosendo Mateu that will suit you no matter what your preferences are, when you want to use the fragrance, both during the day and at the year.
Rosendo Mateu fragrance world
Rosendo Mateu fragrance world, like all other fragrances, consists of three different types of scents, tones or notes.
First of all, the top notes, this is the first scent you feel immediately when you apply the fragrance on you. It sits for a short while, about 15 to 20 minutes but then disappears. In Rosendo Mateu’s fragrance world, the top notes, the first scents are usually refreshing and fresh scents, here there are, for example, citrus-scented notes of, for example, bergamot, citrus or lime. Other common scents are floral scents of, for example, jasmine, iris and neroli. Classic choices in men’s fragrances that have been used for generations.
The core scent, the core notes or notes are what most characterize the scent. This is what will give the fragrance most of its character. Picks up where the top notes end and continues for a while longer. Building on the top, it also adds a lot to the subsequent scents. Stays in for a long time. Here, floral and spicy scents are common. Much because they have a good intensity, are popular and last a long time.
The base notes are the ones that stay in the longest on the nose. These are usually slightly fuller, slightly stronger that lifts lighter notes. Various woody and earthy scents are very common here. Examples of woody bass tones are sandalwood and oud. Both are traditional exclusive masculine fragrances that are very popular.
What is common to many of Rosendo Mateu’s fragrances is the fresh and fresh citrus notes, the floral scents and sometimes the spicy scents.
An excellent example of the first two, citrus and flowers, is for example Rosendo Mateu #1 and #2. In Rosendo Mateu #1 you are taken to the Mediterranean, here you will find bergamot fruits from Calabria, tangerines from Sicily and limes from Spain. Classic timeless fragrances loved by men and women for generations. Bergamot also recurs in several other fragrances.
The scent of Bergamot is sunny, warm, refreshing, soft and round. It has a sweetness. Partly reminiscent of limes, but also has hints of floral notes, herbs and much more. Bergamot is a very common, popular, timeless and classic fragrance especially in masculine fragrances. It also goes very well with most other fragrances and is a common top note. Often also found together with other citrus scents such as lemons and limes.
Two other scents that often recur in Rosendo Mateu Eau de Parfum are jasmine flowers and neroli. Also this classic timeless fragrance.
The scent of jasmine is rich, moderately sweet with a lot of fruitiness and a lot of sensuality. It also has a scent that lingers, that lasts. A very masculine fragrance that has also been popular for generations.
Neroli is an essential oil extracted from the bitter orange flowers. The fragrance has a bit of citrus in it along with a bit of woodiness. This makes it go well with many other similar scents. The scent is also said to have a calming effect on the body.
Many of the fragrances contain and musk. This is a very simple smooth scent but one that gives longevity to the other scents. In itself, also a very sensual and traditional fragrance. Nowadays, musk is a completely synthetic fragrance. Previously, it had animal origin, but has today been replaced by synthetic alternatives.
The classic scent of sandalwood can be found in several of the fragrances. This is for the simple reason that it is a timeless, classic masculine fragrance. Sandalwood has been described as calming, seductive and sensual, among other things. The fragrance also has a lot of security and stability. Often used as a base note as it complements and lifts other scents in a good way. Can be used with other wood scents as well.
Oud is another classic masculine exclusive woody fragrance. Oud is resin extracted from the agar tree. It has a warm, slightly sweet woody scent. Its intensity, strength and depth have made it a very popular fragrance in male Eau de parfum among several others.
About Rosendo Mateu
Rosendo Mateu is a Spanish perfume house and family business founded and created by Rosendo Mateu, The company was founded in 2017 but Rosendo has a very long experience as a perfumer. In addition to his education and work in Barcelona, Spain, he has also worked in France. He has worked with perfume since 1968 and in 2010 became Master Perfumer, a highly desirable and highly regarded title.
The perfume house is located in Cabrera de Mar, in Catalonia in northeastern Spain. Cabrera de Mar is located a bit inland from the Catalan Mediterranean coast in a valley. Something that of course has had its impact on the fragrance collection.
Since the start of the company in 2017, his son Joan Mateu has also been involved in the company as a co-founder.
His studies in art and art history have influenced Rosendo Mateu a lot in the development of the various fragrances.