Osang

Light yet incense rich and feeling like I'm in a cathedral in the morning

Just smells like warm oud with a grape soda undertone. To be fair, I dislike oud and find nothing about it pleasant or enjoyable.

An explosion of dry, smoky incenses and resins contrasted against goblets of cozy, sweet mead. Smells like a bishop who’s up to no good, sermons with no morals, and bringing your DS to church as a kid. Religious. Sultry. POWERFUL.

I first came across Mendittorosa online and was instantly intrigued by their uniquely designed bottles. Among their fragrances, Osang particularly stood out due to its polarizing reviews—some described it as metallic and bloody, while others were absolutely captivated by it. Naturally, my curiosity was piqued.

Last year, while visiting China, I stumbled upon a niche perfume boutique that carried the entire Mendittorosa collection. That was the first time I got to experience Osang in person. To my surprise, it wasn’t as “bloody” as I had imagined. Instead, it opened with a striking incense note that instantly transported me to the grand Catholic cathedrals I had visited in Europe, where ceremonial incense fills the air.

I took a sample with me and, after returning to the U.S., found myself reaching for it more and more—it truly grew on me. So when I discovered that Scent Split carried Mendittorosa, I didn’t hesitate to order a full bottle.

As for the scent itself: the opening bursts with animalic saltiness, where spicy notes sharpen the metallic edge of labdanum. Honey wraps around the incense, creating a sticky, resinous texture that subtly evokes blood. As it evolves, the sharpness softens into something waxy and smooth. The frankincense becomes more prominent, blending with floral undertones and turning the fragrance deeply spiritual—almost liturgical. In the drydown, Osang settles into a resinous, woody blend of sweet and salty incense, evoking the peaceful, decaying beauty of an old church bathed in afternoon light.

The bottle design deserves special mention—elegant and artisanal, with a hand-crafted cap and a piece of red coral embedded inside. It’s a work of art on its own.

Scent Split’s service was excellent—the perfume was well-packaged, shipped quickly via UPS, and most importantly, 100% authentic (I compared it with my original sample). As a first-time buyer, I even received a discount, which made the purchase even more worthwhile.

In short, I absolutely love Osang—both the scent and the design—and couldn’t be happier with my experience at Scent Split.

I completely fell i love with the sample from Scent Split and purchased the full bottle from Mendittorosa since I couldn't find it elsewhere. It traveled from Italy to Mississippi in less than a week and it's fabulous. The beautiful bottle encased in a gorgeous box for safekeeping. The house enclosed a handwritten note and a sample of Amygdala (because my name is Amy??????) which I also love!