Floral
Spicy
Woody
Notesblack peppercashmere woodcentifolia rosechypreclovesgeraniumimmortellenutmegpatchoulirose
Tags
#beast
#sexy
Style
for her
for him
unisex
“Every man is a divinity in disguise, a god playing the fool.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Le Mat explodes with sweet earth, heaven-sent patchouli anchoring a sensual chypré homage of rosa centifolia from Grasse, the strange complexities of immortelle, cloves, black pepper and Egyptian geranium. A talisman of balsamic blessed absolution that will boldly defend mind and body.
A perfume of divination and tarotology. Le Mat, the Fool, Jester and Journeyman, also a symbol of chance, enigma and propulsion, end and beginning. It’s a card of 0 and XXII, a powerful icon of the Major Arcana, cards of symbols and numbers that portend future and fate. We must turn over cards and accept fate, walk forward into new futures, lives and loves. We may not have all the tools for survival, but we have hope and defiance.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Le Mat suits an evening when conversation grows candid and formalities fall away. Its spiced rose and sweet earthiness suggest a tactile, deliberate presence: a wool sleeve brushing the table, warmth at close quarters, sensuality without a sugary softness.
How to wear
The balsamic richness and earthy patchouli make this extrait a natural choice for cool autumn and winter weather. Start with one spray beneath clothing, allowing the warmth of the skin to soften the spicy opening. Apply sparingly in heated rooms or warmer weather, where its dense character may feel more expansive.
Who it’s for
For lovers of substantial rose fragrances, earthy chypres and the distinctive sweetness of immortelle. Le Mat appeals to tastes that favour spice, balsamic depth and textured woods over transparent florals or straightforward gourmand sweetness.
Release year
2014
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is the officially credited perfumer. A co-founder of the independent Parisian fragrance studio Flair, she works across niche perfumery with an expressive approach to texture and contrast. Le Mat brings that sensibility into a richly layered composition of rose, earthy patchouli, immortelle and spices.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia developed Le Mat’s concept and creative design, drawing on her personal study of Tarot. She conceived the fragrance as an encouragement to move beyond restrictive identities and live more truthfully.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa treats fragrance as an expression of personal experience rather than a response to market trends. Founded by Stefania Squeglia, the house connects its Odori d’Anima—scents of the soul—with independent perfumery and Italian artisanal craftsmanship, giving each creation its own symbolic and physical identity.
Le Mat’s concept
Le Mat takes its name and imagery from the Fool, the Tarot’s wandering figure of uncertainty, possibility and new beginnings. Squeglia’s study of Tarot shaped its conception as a symbolic talisman for leaving familiar identities behind. Its rose, patchouli, immortelle and spices give this idea a sensual, earthy form.
Extra info
The bottle includes a licensed facsimile of the Marseille Tarot’s Le Mat card. Tuscan sculptor Alessandro Reggioli shapes its clay cap by hand, leaving individual fingerprints; a terracotta charm and small bell complete the presentation. Critic Luca Turin awarded the fragrance five stars in 2016.
Notesblack peppercashmere woodcentifolia rosechypreclovesgeraniumimmortellenutmegpatchoulirose
Tags
#beast
#sexy
Style
for her
for him
unisex
“Every man is a divinity in disguise, a god playing the fool.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
***
Le Mat explodes with sweet earth, heaven-sent patchouli anchoring a sensual chypré homage of rosa centifolia from Grasse, the strange complexities of immortelle, cloves, black pepper and Egyptian geranium. A talisman of balsamic blessed absolution that will boldly defend mind and body.
A perfume of divination and tarotology. Le Mat, the Fool, Jester and Journeyman, also a symbol of chance, enigma and propulsion, end and beginning. It’s a card of 0 and XXII, a powerful icon of the Major Arcana, cards of symbols and numbers that portend future and fate. We must turn over cards and accept fate, walk forward into new futures, lives and loves. We may not have all the tools for survival, but we have hope and defiance.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Le Mat suits an evening when conversation grows candid and formalities fall away. Its spiced rose and sweet earthiness suggest a tactile, deliberate presence: a wool sleeve brushing the table, warmth at close quarters, sensuality without a sugary softness.
How to wear
The balsamic richness and earthy patchouli make this extrait a natural choice for cool autumn and winter weather. Start with one spray beneath clothing, allowing the warmth of the skin to soften the spicy opening. Apply sparingly in heated rooms or warmer weather, where its dense character may feel more expansive.
Who it’s for
For lovers of substantial rose fragrances, earthy chypres and the distinctive sweetness of immortelle. Le Mat appeals to tastes that favour spice, balsamic depth and textured woods over transparent florals or straightforward gourmand sweetness.
Release year
2014
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is the officially credited perfumer. A co-founder of the independent Parisian fragrance studio Flair, she works across niche perfumery with an expressive approach to texture and contrast. Le Mat brings that sensibility into a richly layered composition of rose, earthy patchouli, immortelle and spices.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia developed Le Mat’s concept and creative design, drawing on her personal study of Tarot. She conceived the fragrance as an encouragement to move beyond restrictive identities and live more truthfully.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa treats fragrance as an expression of personal experience rather than a response to market trends. Founded by Stefania Squeglia, the house connects its Odori d’Anima—scents of the soul—with independent perfumery and Italian artisanal craftsmanship, giving each creation its own symbolic and physical identity.
Le Mat’s concept
Le Mat takes its name and imagery from the Fool, the Tarot’s wandering figure of uncertainty, possibility and new beginnings. Squeglia’s study of Tarot shaped its conception as a symbolic talisman for leaving familiar identities behind. Its rose, patchouli, immortelle and spices give this idea a sensual, earthy form.
Extra info
The bottle includes a licensed facsimile of the Marseille Tarot’s Le Mat card. Tuscan sculptor Alessandro Reggioli shapes its clay cap by hand, leaving individual fingerprints; a terracotta charm and small bell complete the presentation. Critic Luca Turin awarded the fragrance five stars in 2016.