Benedictus Excelsis by Excelsis

Benedictus Excelsis

For Men
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2011

At a glance

Is Benedictus Excelsis worth trying?

Benedictus by Excelsis is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, citrus, yellow floral with Lime (Linden) Blossom, Bergamot, Olibanum
amber citrus yellow floral

The first impression

Benedictus by Excelsis is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Benedictus was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Frederick Hass.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
citrus 85%
yellow floral 70%
fresh spicy 60%
sweet 50%
powdery 40%
musky 35%
smoky 30%
warm spicy 25%
balsamic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Frederick Hass

Frederick Hass

Frederick Hass is a perfumer associated with the Excelsis brand, creating fragrances like Benedictus and The Pope's Cologne. His work often draws on traditional and ecclesiastical themes, offering a sense of timelessness. Hass's compositions are noted for their refined and contemplative character.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Lime (Linden) Blossom Lime (Linden) Blossom
Bergamot Bergamot
Olibanum Olibanum
Musk Musk
Incense Incense
Citruses Citruses

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Benedictus Excelsis

Essence

The Sage seeks wisdom through observation, and Benedictus Excelsis mirrors this with its contemplative blend of linden blossom, incense, and bergamot. The olibanum and musk add a meditative depth, like sunlight through stained glass in a quiet library. It’s a fragrance that speaks in pauses, not proclamations.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear timeless pieces-a well-tailored tweed jacket, a cashmere scarf frayed at the edges. The citrus top notes cling to their cuffs, a bright counterpoint to their subdued palette. Their glasses might be perched low on the nose, as if always mid-thought.

Philosophy & Values

They value knowledge that serves, not dazzles. The incense note reflects their belief in slow revelation-truth is a resin that must be warmed to release its scent. Every word is weighed; every silence, intentional.

Relationships

They listen more than they speak, drawing out others’ stories with a nod or a thoughtful hum. Lovers appreciate their constancy, though some wish for more passion. The musk’s warmth suggests hidden depths beneath the calm.

Lifestyle

Mornings are for reading and black coffee; afternoons, for long walks that double as research. Their study smells of old paper and the faint citrus-spice of their fragrance, lingering on a discarded sweater.

Shadow

Their detachment can become isolation. The smoky accord hints at this-a risk of burning away connection in pursuit of understanding. Wisdom untempered by compassion grows brittle.

Conclusion

Benedictus Excelsis is the scent of a mind at work, luminous and layered. Like the Sage, it doesn’t announce itself but endures, leaving traces of linden and light long after the wearer has left the room.

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