76 community ratings

4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
76 ratings

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings.

Compare

Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 67 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bitter orange blossom

Calabrian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cinnamon Nutmeg Orris root Saffron Jasmine Dried fruits

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Gaiac wood Amber Vetiver Sandalwood Benzoin Patchouli Tonka bean Labdanum Oud Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does 4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in second place and very few choosing summer. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though business and daily wear also get votes. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine.

It opens with Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange blossom. At the heart, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg build a spicy warmth, softened by jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oud, vanilla, amber and benzoin, a sweet, resinous ground, with patchouli and gaiac wood adding a woody, slightly smoky edge.