Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Nº 3 Neroli, Iris, White Musk Eau de Parfum 100ml is a refined unisex fragrance composed by veteran Spanish perfumer Rosendo Mateu — a soft, slightly powdery floral-musk built around the central trio named in the title. Tunisian neroli and Sicilian bergamot open the fragrance with a clean, sun-warmed citrus brightness; iris, jasmine and Damask rose carry a velvety, slightly cool floral heart; and a generous base of white musk, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla, cashmere wood, tonka and amber leaves a quiet, lasting trail.
About Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions
Rosendo Mateu is one of the most respected master perfumers in Spanish perfumery, with a career at Puig that included compositions such as Carolina Herrera 212 and the Antonio Banderas line. After decades behind the scenes, he launched his own niche house — Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions — in 2015 in Barcelona, dedicated to small-batch, author-led perfumery. Each numbered fragrance in the line is named after its three central notes.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Tunisian Neroli, Sicilian Bergamot
- Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Damask Rose
- Base: White Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean, Amber
Olfactory family: Floral Woody Musk | Launched: 2015 | Perfumer: Rosendo Mateu
The story behind Nº 3
Nº 3 is the third in Rosendo Mateu's numbered series and the closest the line gets to a luminous, "lit-from-within" white floral-musk. The brief was a fragrance that smells immediately clean and tender, but reveals a soft, powdery iris-rose heart on closer wear — the kind of scent that rewards being noticed up close rather than projected loudly. The clear glass flacon with a ribbed cap reflects the brand's pared-back, architectural visual identity.
Who it's for
Nº 3 is genuinely unisex and suits anyone drawn to soft, refined floral-musks rather than loud designer fragrances. The neroli-bergamot opening reads bright and uplifting; the iris-musk drydown gives it staying power without becoming heavy. Best as a year-round daily wear, especially for spring and summer, and ideal for office, meetings, weddings and any context where you want a discreet but distinctive trail.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
- Two to three sprays for daytime; build up gradually for evenings.
- Apply over an unscented moisturiser to extend longevity, particularly on dry skin.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions
- Year: 2015
- Perfumer: Rosendo Mateu
- Made in: Spain
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