Floral
Green
Woody
Top Notesaldehydesbergamotblack peppercalabrian bergamotsnow accord
Heartflorazonejasmine
Base Notesatlas cedarcedarwoodhaiti vetivernutmegpatchoulivetivervirginia cedar
Tags
#clean
Style
for her
for him
unisex
North is one of the formulas in the North-South duo. The duality is a hint at the contrasting nature of the formulas (the interplay of hot\cool and light\dark notes). Also North is a reference to the north of Europe, Scandinavia and its olfactive context: cool coniferous woods sleeping under the snow in ozonic crisp chill and at the same time cedars radiating their resinous ambery warmth in saunas.
It’s the smell of pencil shavings, kids drawing in a quiet room while it’s snowing outside. In North Mendittorosa invite everyone to imagine that cozy hygge scenario for themselves.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A quiet afternoon at a wooden table, pencil shavings beside an open sketchbook and snow beyond the window. North suits this unhurried, close-proximity register: its crisp brightness suggests the outdoors, while cedar keeps the impression intimate and gently warm.
How to wear
Try it in cool weather, when the contrast between airy aldehydes and dry cedar feels especially apt. Start with one or two sprays on the upper chest or wrists for a restrained presence. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the crisp side in focus; layering with South is an option for exploring the pair’s contrasting characters.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dry cedar, pencil-shaving textures and airy aldehydic fragrances rather than sweetness or dense amber. Its balance of snowy clarity and sheltered woody warmth will appeal to tastes that favour restraint without sacrificing character.
Release year
2013
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is a French perfumer and co-founder of the independent fragrance studio Flair. Her work spans niche perfumery and bespoke scent creation, with an emphasis on translating distinctive creative ideas into expressive compositions. For North, she gives the Scandinavian-inspired concept an aldehydic, ozonic brightness anchored by cedarwood.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia shaped North’s concept and creative design, establishing its Scandinavian imagery and its relationship with South as one half of a complementary pair.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa approaches perfume as an independent artistic practice rather than a response to trends. Its Odori d’Anima fragrances translate emotional ideas into scent, with Italian artists and artisans contributing tactile presentations in materials such as wood, metal, stone and ceramic.
North’s concept
North was conceived alongside South as an encounter between Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. Its quieter, woody character draws on snowy forests, sauna timber, untouched paper and the pencil-like aroma of children drawing indoors. The pair can be worn separately or layered, turning their contrasting identities into a shared composition.
Extra info
North deliberately reverses the expected colour symbolism: the cooler fragrance has warm golden-bronze detailing, while South has silver-toned elements. Its wooden packaging echoes art transport crates associated with Tuscan artist Alessandro Reggioli.
Top Notesaldehydesbergamotblack peppercalabrian bergamotsnow accord
Heartflorazonejasmine
Base Notesatlas cedarcedarwoodhaiti vetivernutmegpatchoulivetivervirginia cedar
Tags
#clean
Style
for her
for him
unisex
North is one of the formulas in the North-South duo. The duality is a hint at the contrasting nature of the formulas (the interplay of hot\cool and light\dark notes). Also North is a reference to the north of Europe, Scandinavia and its olfactive context: cool coniferous woods sleeping under the snow in ozonic crisp chill and at the same time cedars radiating their resinous ambery warmth in saunas.
It’s the smell of pencil shavings, kids drawing in a quiet room while it’s snowing outside. In North Mendittorosa invite everyone to imagine that cozy hygge scenario for themselves.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A quiet afternoon at a wooden table, pencil shavings beside an open sketchbook and snow beyond the window. North suits this unhurried, close-proximity register: its crisp brightness suggests the outdoors, while cedar keeps the impression intimate and gently warm.
How to wear
Try it in cool weather, when the contrast between airy aldehydes and dry cedar feels especially apt. Start with one or two sprays on the upper chest or wrists for a restrained presence. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the crisp side in focus; layering with South is an option for exploring the pair’s contrasting characters.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dry cedar, pencil-shaving textures and airy aldehydic fragrances rather than sweetness or dense amber. Its balance of snowy clarity and sheltered woody warmth will appeal to tastes that favour restraint without sacrificing character.
Release year
2013
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is a French perfumer and co-founder of the independent fragrance studio Flair. Her work spans niche perfumery and bespoke scent creation, with an emphasis on translating distinctive creative ideas into expressive compositions. For North, she gives the Scandinavian-inspired concept an aldehydic, ozonic brightness anchored by cedarwood.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia shaped North’s concept and creative design, establishing its Scandinavian imagery and its relationship with South as one half of a complementary pair.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa approaches perfume as an independent artistic practice rather than a response to trends. Its Odori d’Anima fragrances translate emotional ideas into scent, with Italian artists and artisans contributing tactile presentations in materials such as wood, metal, stone and ceramic.
North’s concept
North was conceived alongside South as an encounter between Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. Its quieter, woody character draws on snowy forests, sauna timber, untouched paper and the pencil-like aroma of children drawing indoors. The pair can be worn separately or layered, turning their contrasting identities into a shared composition.
Extra info
North deliberately reverses the expected colour symbolism: the cooler fragrance has warm golden-bronze detailing, while South has silver-toned elements. Its wooden packaging echoes art transport crates associated with Tuscan artist Alessandro Reggioli.