Rituale

An olfactory ceremony in a golden distillation of time. Mendittorosa Rituale is one of the house's most ceremonial and spiritual creations, an Extrait de Parfum built around narcissus with jasmine, rose and a red-fruit accord over patchouli, beeswax and amber woods. Deeply atmospheric, emotional and contemplative, it was composed by perfumer Amélie Bourgeois, with concept and creative design by Stefania Squeglia, and belongs to the Time Without Time collection.

The Story

Rituale is inspired by sacred rituals, meditation, transformation and symbolic human connection, drawing on the rites, myths and symbols of ancient cultures. The house describes narcissus as a golden distillation of time and presents the fragrance as a soothing balsam for the skin and a personal temple, one that likes to linger. Its twisted cap was handmade by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza and represents order from chaos. It is concentrated at 24%.

How It Smells

Opening
Italian bergamot, mandarin aldehyde and lavender open the ceremony with a bright, dry sparkle.

Heart
Jasmine, narcissus and rose are joined by a juicy red-fruit accord of blackcurrant, raspberry and pomegranate.

Dry Down
Warm balsamic richness and earthy amber emerge from patchouli, sandalwood, beeswax, amber woods, white musk and hyraceum ("Golden Stone"), creating an enveloping, spiritual atmosphere.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Italian Bergamot
• Mandarin Aldehyde
• Lavender

Heart

• Jasmine
• Narcissus
• Rose
• Red Fruits (Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Pomegranate)

Base

• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Beeswax
• Amber Woods
• White Musk
• Hyraceum (Golden Stone)

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Fruity · Balsamic · Animalic