1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 2015

I want to champion this fragrance. This scent is of the highest quality. For me, it ranks among the top fresh bergamot/neroli fragrances like Le Labo 22, L'eau neroli Diptyque, Wu long Cha, Vibrato Sospiro, Bo Bo Carner, Ani. The top note is breathtakingly beautiful and of such quality, as if you were crushing an orange peel in your hand and releasing the juice from its tiny pores into the air. Later, a herbal blend emerges that reminds me of my favorite Thai massage salon. This indescribable mixture is the epitome of relaxation for me. I can hardly understand the mediocre reviews. It's like standing in front of a portrait where everyone sees something different; for one, it's art that evokes emotions, while for another, it's just meaningless scribbles. What excites me about this fragrance is its complexity. As the skin warms, this scent evaporates a different nuance each time; sometimes a floral garden of lily of the valley and orange blossom, sometimes a green note comes through so intensely, as if you were tearing a leaf from a tree, crumpling it, and smelling it or biting into a green pepper. The base smells of warm wood in the sauna, sandalwood in the style of Tam Dao. Simply perfect. This fragrance is for me a fulfillment, a blessing, poetry, and just a grand cinematic experience. I can smell the emotions in this perfume, and I don't know how one can create something like this. It’s probably the combination of quality raw materials and the experience of a perfumer who has crafted his art with love and perfectionism. Rosendo Mateu will forever be one of my favorite perfumers.