Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is a layered, woody-spicy fragrance that builds a warm, creamy sandalwood base with prominent saffron and oud at its core. The opening features bright bergamot and orange blossom, giving way to a rich, slightly medicinal oud that mellowed by the second phase with a prominent creamy sandalwood and vanilla feel characterizing the middle. The final drydown reveals a powdery, leathery bouquet with subtle jasmine and a balsamic, smoky depth from benzoin and labdanum. The scent evolves dramatically across three distinct phases, making it highly non-linear and intriguing. It carries moderate sillage and over moderate longevity, projecting affirmatively without overwhelming. Despite slight variations in drydown—some detect a missing floral or vanilla note—its overall balance and smooth integration of spice, wood, and balsam make it compelling for fans of deep, ambient oud-based fragrances. The scent consistently evokes imagery of desert markets, incense, and old-world European interpretations of Arabic motifs.