With each perfume formula Mendittorosa interpret and reference some profound metaphysical notion. In Rituale it’s rituals from the most ancient times, humanity trying to please the gods, destiny and bringing order into chaos.
Rituale is a generous offering of golden narcissuses (heady and honeyed), precious sandalwood and fruits, a ritual of fragrant rhythm and harmony.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Rituale suits a quiet, inward atmosphere where the room is warm and the pace is unhurried: close conversation, low light, and the sense of carrying your own stillness with you. Its honeyed floral depth reads as intimate rather than loud, like a personal aura that draws people in rather than announcing itself.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned spaces, Rituale wears beautifully when applied with restraint, especially as an extrait. One to three sprays are enough to let the beeswax, florals and amber unfold slowly on skin; in humidity or heat it can feel denser, while in cooler air it becomes smoother and more enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those who love floral perfumes with depth, age, and a slightly animalic edge. It will appeal to wearers drawn to narcissus, beeswax, amber and leathered warmth, especially if they prefer vintage-leaning compositions with a ritualistic, contemplative mood.
Release year
2018
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is known for composing with texture and contrast, often giving her fragrances a tactile, atmospheric quality rather than a polished, linear one. Her work here leans into Mendittorosa’s love of symbolic, layered perfumery: narcissus, beeswax and amber are handled with a hushed intensity that feels both intimate and ceremonial.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia, the brand’s founder and artistic director, shaped the concept and brief, guiding the perfume toward ancient myths, symbols and rituals, and toward the idea of a scent that feels like a protective offering. Her creative direction is central to the fragrance’s identity, from its spiritual imagery to its tactile, golden character.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa builds perfumes as soulful objects: artisanal, small-batch compositions designed as talismans, prayers and acts of protection rather than simple accessories. The house favors natural materials, high concentrations and deeply symbolic storytelling, with every detail shaped by Stefania Squeglia’s personal, philosophical vision.
Rituale’s concept
Rituale belongs to the Time Without Time collection and was conceived as an olfactory meditation on ancient rites, humanity’s attempt to bring order to chaos and to appease the gods. Its imagery is one of golden nectar, narcissus and beeswax, with the perfume framed as a fragrant rhythm that lingers like a private ritual or prayer.
Extra info
Rituale is part of Mendittorosa’s Time Without Time line, a collection themed around “tangles of protection” and timeless ritual. The bottle is finished with a twisted metal cap made by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza, echoing the house’s idea of order emerging from chaos.
With each perfume formula Mendittorosa interpret and reference some profound metaphysical notion. In Rituale it’s rituals from the most ancient times, humanity trying to please the gods, destiny and bringing order into chaos.
Rituale is a generous offering of golden narcissuses (heady and honeyed), precious sandalwood and fruits, a ritual of fragrant rhythm and harmony.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Rituale suits a quiet, inward atmosphere where the room is warm and the pace is unhurried: close conversation, low light, and the sense of carrying your own stillness with you. Its honeyed floral depth reads as intimate rather than loud, like a personal aura that draws people in rather than announcing itself.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned spaces, Rituale wears beautifully when applied with restraint, especially as an extrait. One to three sprays are enough to let the beeswax, florals and amber unfold slowly on skin; in humidity or heat it can feel denser, while in cooler air it becomes smoother and more enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those who love floral perfumes with depth, age, and a slightly animalic edge. It will appeal to wearers drawn to narcissus, beeswax, amber and leathered warmth, especially if they prefer vintage-leaning compositions with a ritualistic, contemplative mood.
Release year
2018
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is known for composing with texture and contrast, often giving her fragrances a tactile, atmospheric quality rather than a polished, linear one. Her work here leans into Mendittorosa’s love of symbolic, layered perfumery: narcissus, beeswax and amber are handled with a hushed intensity that feels both intimate and ceremonial.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia, the brand’s founder and artistic director, shaped the concept and brief, guiding the perfume toward ancient myths, symbols and rituals, and toward the idea of a scent that feels like a protective offering. Her creative direction is central to the fragrance’s identity, from its spiritual imagery to its tactile, golden character.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa builds perfumes as soulful objects: artisanal, small-batch compositions designed as talismans, prayers and acts of protection rather than simple accessories. The house favors natural materials, high concentrations and deeply symbolic storytelling, with every detail shaped by Stefania Squeglia’s personal, philosophical vision.
Rituale’s concept
Rituale belongs to the Time Without Time collection and was conceived as an olfactory meditation on ancient rites, humanity’s attempt to bring order to chaos and to appease the gods. Its imagery is one of golden nectar, narcissus and beeswax, with the perfume framed as a fragrant rhythm that lingers like a private ritual or prayer.
Extra info
Rituale is part of Mendittorosa’s Time Without Time line, a collection themed around “tangles of protection” and timeless ritual. The bottle is finished with a twisted metal cap made by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza, echoing the house’s idea of order emerging from chaos.