Rosendo Mateu No. 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is a powerful oriental spicy fragrance built around saffron, oud and vanilla, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Parfum with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
What is Rosendo Mateu No. 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?
Rosendo Mateu No. 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla was created by Rosendo Mateu himself, the same master perfumer behind Rosendo Mateu No. 1, which we already carry. Like No. 1 and No. 3, its core composition has stayed essentially consistent since its original 2015 debut through the 2017 collection.
In creating this fragrance, Rosendo Mateu deliberately crossed borders, bringing a vision from the East into the Western market. It’s genuinely described as one perfumer’s interpretation of the strong aromas and spices of the United Arab Emirates, filtered through the sensibility of a native of Barcelona, and by most accounts it works remarkably well.
That deliberate cross-cultural approach genuinely sets Number 4 apart within the wider collection, giving it a distinctly different creative starting point compared to the more Mediterranean-rooted numbers in the range.
Fragrance Profile
Rosendo Mateu No. 4 opens with Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange blossom, a simple, delicate first impression the brand describes as gently caressing the skin before the fragrance’s real intensity begins to unfold.
As it develops, the heart brings in saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, iris and jasmine, a spicy floral blend one reviewer immediately compared to Penhaligon’s Sohan, a similarly powerful, uncompromising oud fragrance. That same reviewer specifically calls this not a safe blind buy, though a genuinely huge compliment-getter for those who commit to it.
The base is genuinely elaborate, settling into agarwood, guaiac wood, vanilla, labdanum, vetiver, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, sandalwood and musk, dark and resinous. It’s worth being honest that one reviewer found the oud here somewhat medicinal for their taste, while most others describe the same oud-driven depth as the fragrance’s most addictive, defining feature.
Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Bitter Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Iris, Jasmine
Base Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Labdanum, Vetiver, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk
Who Should Wear No. 4?
Rosendo Mateu No. 4 suits anyone who wants a genuinely powerful, oud-forward oriental spicy fragrance rather than something light or safe. Given how strong and distinctive it is, it’s worth sampling before committing to a full bottle, but for the right person it’s a genuinely huge compliment-getter.
Performance and Longevity
Performance is genuinely excellent and one of the most consistently praised aspects across reviewers, with one detailed source specifically describing it as having beast-level performance and drawing huge compliments wherever it’s worn.
One to two sprays on pulse points is genuinely all that’s needed given how strong this fragrance is reported to perform.
Best Time to Wear No. 4 in Nigeria
One detailed reviewer specifically describes Rosendo Mateu No. 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla as a solid winter and fall fragrance, which maps naturally onto Nigeria’s harmattan season, where cooler, drier air lets the oud, guaiac wood and vanilla base fully develop for evening wear.
Buying No. 4 From Maids Scents
Given the genuine niche prestige of Rosendo Mateu fragrances, authenticity matters more than usual. Every bottle we stock, including No. 4, 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. 1 is worth comparing, or browse our full range of unisex perfumes in Nigeria.
Rosendo Mateu No. 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is in stock now at Maids Scents.
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