Rosendo Mateu

Rosendo Mateu is living proof of a man who built himself with his own hands. This is reflected in his work, especially in his perfectionism, which touches every one of his creations over the years. Indeed, for 40 years he was one of the experts at Puig, one of the world's leading fragrance companies. During that time, he developed dozens of fragrances bearing his personal signature, driven by a desire to achieve the right combination of commerce and the creation of a unique product. Developing independently designed perfumes After working for several major international brands, Mateu decided to devote part of his time to more ambitious projects, such as developing designer perfumes. This led him to study diverse subjects, including Greek culture, the Roman Empire, and the paintings of Francis Bacon. In particular, regarding the latter, he took on one of the greatest challenges facing any perfumer: creating a fragrance for an exhibition dedicated to the British painter. He spent months studying everything from the scent of the paintings and the canvases to humidity levels and even the period in which Bacon lived and worked. The result offers an insight into the extent of this experienced maestro's involvement in each of his projects. Rosendo Mateu has been considered a master perfumer since 2010, one of the few in Europe. In 2017, Mateu faced a new challenge: creating a new collection under his own name. It consists of six fragrances that can be worn by both men and women. Rosendo Mateu unique design When looking at his perfumes, it becomes clear that both the bottle and the packaging feature a unique design, with everything placed under the strict supervision of the master himself. His son, Jean Mateu, assists him and gives the entire experience the perfect finishing touch. Together, they create an extraordinary product from the hands of a man who has devoted his life to the world of fragrances. A review of two of Rosendo Mateu's fragrances reveals this maestro's distinctive personal touch. For example, Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Tea, Sandalwood is an aromatic woody fragrance for women and men, launched in 2017. The top notes are Calabrian bergamot, lavender, lime, green Mandarin, thyme, sage, and rosemary; the heart notes are bitter orange blossom, tea leaf, Neroli, Cardamom, Jasmine, green Pepper, and Lily of the valley; the base notes are White musk, sandalwood, and iris. It lasts a long time on the skin and has a pleasant presence. Most people who liked it wore it during the pleasant spring and summer days. The second fragrance, by contrast, is Rosendo Mateu Nº 2, composed of Hadarim, wood, suede leather, and a fragrance suitable for women and men that was also launched in 2017. Its top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Lemon; the heart notes are Vered, Geranium, and flowers; the base notes are suede, sandalwood, and Patchouli. This is a fragrance better suited to autumn and perhaps also to the beginning of spring, for both daytime and nighttime wear. It is a fragrance with a strong presence that remains moderately on the skin. The world's best perfumer and designer Rosendo Mateu has released around thirteen fragrances independently to date. Although it is a relatively new fragrance brand, with its earliest edition created in 2015 and its newest from 2020, it is clear that it quickly rose to the top of the list of select perfumes. Indeed, after releasing his first and limited collection, Mateu felt fully ready to show the world why he is considered one of the best perfumers in the world today. Therefore, beginning in 2017, the Rosendo Mateu collection has been available for purchase in the world's finest stores.