ROSENDO MATEU
Rosendo Mateu is a Master Perfumer known for his exceptional talent and creativity in the world of perfumery. Born in Spain, Mateu started his journey in the fragrance industry at the young age of 15 when he joined the Puig perfumery company in Barcelona as an apprentice. Working in various departments, he developed an interest in perfumes and began working in the perfumery department.
Mateu's passion for perfumery led him to study the elements, raw materials, and ingredients of perfumery in Grasse, France, at the Master Marcel Carles' Roure School (now Givaudan), followed by several years in Geneva with the Grandmaster Arturo Jordi Pey (Firmenich) and in Paris with Max Gavary (I.F.F.). He gained extensive knowledge and experience working with top perfumers from around the world and developing fragrances for major brands, including international brands.
Mateu's collaborations with prestigious brands such as Antonio Banderas, Carolina Herrera, Paco Rabanne, and Zara have resulted in numerous successful fragrances that have become many people's favorites worldwide. In 2010, he was named Master Perfumer for his dedication and knowledge of perfumery, joining the exclusive group of perfumers with this prestigious title.
Mateu's creativity and expertise in the industry led him to develop his own fragrance collection. In 2014, he started working on his own collection with his son Joan, which launched in Spain at the end of 2015 with four fragrances. The collection was so well-received that they expanded it to five unisex fragrances in 2017.
In addition to his work in perfumery, Mateu has also developed the composition of gin for the international market, bringing his talent and creativity to the world of alcoholic beverages. He has also worked on the scent of candy for the Epiphany Parade event in Barcelona, showcasing his ability to create fragrances for unique occasions.
Mateu's extensive experience and knowledge of the perfumery industry have made him a respected figure in the field. His passion for creating exceptional fragrances has led to numerous successful collaborations and his own line of fragrances.
