Balsam FirOpens with
SmokeHeart
Black AmberDries down to
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Mendittorosa · Sold as unisex
Archetipo
The crackling sound of wood in a fireplace, with the scent of incense adding a layer of mystery to the smoldering embers.
Smells likea campfire
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ArchetipoHow it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Archetipo by Mendittorosa was launched in 2017 as a Woody fragrance for both women and men. Luca Maffei crafted this scent with the intention of blending earthy and smoky elements, creating a distinctive olfactory experience that is both warm and invigorating. The composition opens with a fresh spicy note from pink pepper, which contrasts beautifully against the woody base notes like balsam fir and vetiver. Incense adds a subtle hint of spirituality, while black amber provides depth and richness.
Archetipo's balsam fir and vetiver notes develop over time, so it’s best applied lightly at first. Give it an hour to fully settle on your skin before deciding if you need another spritz. This fragrance projects well but stays close to the body, making it ideal for cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Archetipo, Mendittorosa
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Luca Maffei
Raised on lab samples, trained in GrasseLuca Maffei is an Italian perfumer and the creative force behind Atelier Fragranze Milano, born to fragrance executive Marco Maffei, whose work at Symrise and IFF exposed young Luca to lab samples and perfumers including Dominique Ropion and Michel Almairac.
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