What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and woody. Bergamot at the top, incense and magnolia in the middle and benzoin and incense at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ithaka 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 Ithaka EDP
Mendittorosa is the house behind Ithaka EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. 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 Tauer Perfumes 06 Incense Rose and Lattafa Velvet Oud. Base notes like benzoin and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Ithaka: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €237, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud.
Best season for Ithaka
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
More from Mendittorosa
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Mat unisex, Sirio unisex and Talento unisex.
If you like Ithaka, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Tauer Perfumes 06 Incense Rose (4 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (6 shared notes) and Montale Paris Full Incense (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Full Incense starts from €124.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Ithaka?
A scent built on amber and woody.
Is Ithaka unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.