Rosendo Mateu No. 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood is a radiant woody aromatic fragrance built around bergamot, tea leaf and sandalwood, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Parfum with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
What is Rosendo Mateu No. 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood?
Rosendo Mateu No. 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood was created by Rosendo Mateu himself, the same master perfumer behind Rosendo Mateu No. 2 and Rosendo Mateu No. 3, both of which we already carry. Like No. 3, its core composition has stayed essentially consistent since its original 2015 debut through the 2017 collection, unlike No. 2, which was more meaningfully reworked.
One retailer memorably describes this fragrance as sunshine in a bottle, not the citrus burst of sunshine you might expect, but the fresh, happy, clear-headed feeling of waking up to a genuinely beautiful day. Rosendo Mateu himself draws directly on the Mediterranean coastlines of Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece as inspiration.
Fragrance Profile
Rosendo Mateu No. 1 opens with Calabrian bergamot, lime, green mandarin, lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme, a bright, herbal Mediterranean burst more than one reviewer specifically calls one of the best bergamot openings they’ve ever encountered.
As it develops, the heart brings in tea leaf, neroli, bitter orange blossom, jasmine, green pepper, lily-of-the-valley and cardamom, a soft, spiced white floral bouquet. One long-time enthusiast compares the overall effect to Xerjoff’s Nio, praising the prominent, green tea character as genuinely underrated for the price.
The base settles into sandalwood, iris and white musk, closing out a dry-down one detailed reviewer describes as creamy and genuinely flush with the skin, where the citrus and neroli fade away almost entirely, leaving only warmth behind.
Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Lime, Green Mandarin, Lavender, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme
Heart Notes: Tea Leaf, Neroli, Bitter Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Green Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cardamom
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Iris, White Musk
Reception to this particular fragrance is genuinely enthusiastic, with more than one reviewer calling it among the best they’ve ever encountered and specifically praising its fresh, clean, instantly likeable character.
Who Should Wear No. 1?
Rosendo Mateu No. 1 suits anyone who wants a genuinely fresh, green, tea-citrus signature for daytime wear rather than a heavy, resinous statement fragrance. It’s a strong pick for spring and summer, and one detailed reviewer specifically recommends it as an easy, quality introduction to the wider Rosendo Mateu house.
Performance and Longevity
It’s genuinely worth being honest that performance opinions vary here. One long-time fan of the house loves this fragrance but notes it doesn’t project or last quite as long as some of Rosendo Mateu’s other numbers, specifically No. 5. Another detailed reviewer, by contrast, describes great sillage and a very correct duration for this style of fresh, citrus-driven scent.
Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point, and reapplying through the day is always an easy option if you want the fragrance to stay noticeable throughout.
Best Time to Wear No. 1 in Nigeria
Multiple sources describe Rosendo Mateu No. 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood as a genuine summer perfume, which suits Nigeria’s climate beautifully, with the bright citrus and green tea opening holding up comfortably through Lagos heat and humidity for daytime wear.
Buying No. 1 From Maids Scents
Given the genuine niche prestige of Rosendo Mateu fragrances, authenticity matters more than usual. Every bottle we stock, including No. 1, comes from verified suppliers with a fully traceable chain of authenticity.
We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.
You can read more about the fragrance on the official Rosendo Mateu website.
If you’re exploring more of the Rosendo Mateu collection, Rosendo Mateu No. 3 is worth comparing, or browse our full range of unisex perfumes in Nigeria.
Rosendo Mateu No. 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood is in stock now at Maids Scents.
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