Ithaka
“Ithaka by Mendittorosa is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a amber, woody composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Ithaka by Mendittorosa, launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Camille Chemardin, is inspired by the poem 'Ithaka' written by Greek poet C.P. Cavafy. This fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot that quickly gives way to an intricate blend of incense, magnolia, and benzoin, creating a warm and spicy heart. The base notes of cypriol oil or nagarmotha, labdanum, Virginia cedar, and patchouli ground the composition in earthy and woody depths. Ithaka is part of Mendittorosa's Versi Studio trilogy, exploring poetry through perfumery, and each bottle features a hand-crafted wooden cap with a distinctive symbol—a small boat in the sea.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Ithaka in light layers to allow its rich notes to unfold gradually. The incense and magnolia heart adds warmth close to skin, while the woody base provides longevity throughout the day. Ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves with you.
Camille Chemardin
Founding perfumer · 3 fragrances
Camille Chemardin was born April 12, 1997, in Lyon, France, and decided to become a perfumer after visiting the Fragonard perfume museum in Grasse at age 10, inspired by L'Eau des Merveilles and her grandfather's Habit Rouge. After studying at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris, she joined the Flair studio at 20 as an intern under Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel, becoming a Junior Perfumer with a signature affinity for tuberose and Virginia cedar, creating fragrances including Dimanche Flemme and Rital Date for Versatile Paris.
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The story behind the bottle.
The scent of an ancient trading station, where fine goods and sensual perfumes mingle with the smoky air of a bustling harbor.
Fig. 01 — Ithaka, Mendittorosa
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