How it smells
It smells mostly woody and amber. Balsam fir and incense at the top, smoke in the middle and black amber and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Archetipo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Mendittorosa Archetipo EDP
Archetipo EDP is made by Mendittorosa. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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When in the day to wear Archetipo
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Chanel Bleu De Chanel is a lighter match.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Filippo Sorcinelli Quando Rapita In Estasi and Chanel Bleu De Chanel. Base notes like black amber and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Archetipo through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €448. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Filippo Sorcinelli Quando Rapita In Estasi and Chanel Bleu De Chanel.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like smoke and black amber. Less obvious notes include pink pepper and oakmoss.
If you like Archetipo, try these
Similar picks to try: Filippo Sorcinelli Quando Rapita In Estasi (6 shared notes), Chanel Bleu De Chanel (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Apex (6 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Questions people ask
Is Archetipo unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Archetipo project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.