ROSENDO MATEU
5 – Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk

2017

PERFUMER
Rosendo Mateu

Exotic Florals
Spicy notes

Carnation
lily-of-the-valley

Amber
Musk
Vanilla

There’s a lot of hype and love for this one from Rosendo Mateu. I haven’t been overly impressed yet by my first impressions of the house (although I really enjoy No. 1 for a fresher one); however No. 5 really didn’t click for me yet.

It’s nice and unique, but it didn’t work on my skin. It’s a very spicy musky floral (reminding me a bit of some of the spicy Alghabra fragrances). Texture wise it’s very smooth and I’d say it’s an interesting composition. However, I pick up on some rubbery, eraser-like smell that holds my enjoyment for this fragrance back tremendously. Dare I say it reminds me of condoms even at times? Some sweetness comes to the rescue, but it’s not enough for me to jump on the bandwagon.