The first thing that attracted me to the Siena Rondo was the size, material and pattern shaped shaft. Even if I had of been aware that mine would be rather loud, I still would have added this to my collection. Whenever I do get the house to myself, this is the toy I reach for and abuse.


MATERIAL & ODOR:

Siena Rondo is designed in London by Mantric and made from ultra-grade silicone which gives it a safety rating of 10. Silicone is non-porous, food grade, Hypo-allergenic, Phthalates and latex free. I personally find this silicone toy has a reasonable amount of grab on the skin, so unless I'm really worked up first, I have required a little lube help. Only water based lubricants should ever come in contact with silicone toys. When I opened the box, I found a couple of slight oil marks on the booklet where it had been resting against the toy. I'm not sure if this is a normal occurrence as I'm fairly new to silicone toys, apart from my Sqweel which is all enclosed. This vibrator has an odor that kind of reminds me of kids Plasticine. It has that strong smell but only if you place your nose on the toy and even then, the odor isn't severe. Strong chemicals odors effect me but I don't have a problem with this toy.


COLORING & TEXTURE:

I chose the mauve over the yellow when it came to purchasing my Rondo. The color is slightly more mauve than the blueish look of the product picture. Rondo has a smooth, velvet soft silicone insertable surface with a rigid core and a plastic control/battery area. The base and slight silicone ridges near the controls allow for easy grip on this toy.


CONTROLS:

The Siena Rondo features two round buttons and a LED light on the top side of the base – both start, stop and jump to the next vibration. The order in which the ten patterns perform will depend upon the button you choose to start your vibrator with. To turn the toy off, simply hold either of the buttons for a few seconds. Unfortunately it doesn't have a separate immediate off. I decided to add a photo of the different types of patterns for this toy cause everyone has their own way of describing the vibrations. This way potential buyers can decide for themselves by the photo.



SHAPE:

This toy is on the larger side at 8 1/2” in length with 5” being insertable, 5 3/4” at the widest and 4 3/4” at the smallest circumference points. It features four ribs down each side and back, with a couple of waves on the front which creates the g-spot bulge. Rondo does have a seam running over the tip and down the sides but because it's soft silicone, I haven't noticed it while in use. The vibrator on its own isn't light by any means and when you include the batteries, it weighs in at 8.9oz.


NOISE & POWER:

The Siena Rondo box claims this vibrator is ultra quiet which I don't agree with. I have to wonder if it's just mine that is rather loud as others have marked it as being a quiet toy. The noise tends to make it difficult to reach the desired goal and because I live with others, it forces this to be a daytime toy only, as I require the TV up to drown the sound out. It takes 4 x AAA batteries which make this one very powerful vibrator and it will accept rechargeables. The base of the toy unscrews to reveal the battery compartment where you'll also find a diagram on placement.



CLEANING & STORAGE:

As with all toys that claim to be water proof, I like to put each one to the test by fully submerging them. For anyone who enjoys their fun in water – I can guarantee this is 100% waterproof due to the clear rubber seal in the battery cap. Before and after play, simply wash with anti-bacterial soap, toy cleaner, wipes or a 10% bleach solution. Unfortunately being silicone, this toy is a giant lint magnet for anything it comes into contact with, so air drying in a protected area is a must. Rondo doesn't come with any type of pouch but I actually like the box it arrived in to keep my vibrator safe and snug.

PACKAGING:

The Siena Rondo is housed in a non-discreet cardboard box with a picture of the vibrator on the front. The box is lined with dense foam that surrounds the toy holding it firmly in place. Included is a basic universal instruction booklet written in a few different languages. One thing I had to laugh at is, on the back of the box it states “Ultra quiet”. I don't know about others, as everyone says this vibrator is quiet, but I found that statement to be a joke. Mine is NOT quiet.



EXPERIENCE:

I live with others and the noise on this thing tends to put me off my fun due to the thought of it being heard. So I can have the TV up to drown out the noise, I only use this toy during the day. I wouldn't recommend this for dorms or others living with people unless you get regular time when no one else is around. It's a fantastic size, very powerful and I love the fact that it's silicone. This toy is made more for the experienced due to the larger size and intensity. Otherwise it's a fabulous vibrator for solo or couple pleasure. I have only used this internally as I personally prefer a petite vibrating bullet for clitoral stimulation rather than the smothering effect of a large toy. The only real downside for me with this toy is the noise.

For this reason I'd give the Siena Rondo a 3.5 but due to the rating system, I generously give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

Rondo is still right up there on my favorites list. I love the larger shaft and wonderful power this one delivers.
I just so wish mine was more on the quiet side. When I get my own place, Rondo will definitely see more action!