Memo Paris has established itself with its series of leather fragrances, Les Cuir Nomades, starting with Irish Leather in 2013, an homage to Clara Molloy's husband, John Malloy. Italian Leather and French Leather followed, along with Memo Paris Russian Leather.
Today, we delve into Memo Paris African Leather, a fragrance that has garnered significant popularity and a dedicated fan base. This eau de parfum, composed by House Perfumer Alienor Massenet, is a complex and compliment-inducing scent.
The spicy cardamom and dry leather in Memo Paris African Leather create a perfect match. The fragrance evokes the pairing of Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart in the movie "African Queen".
The Scent Profile
While it may be called African Leather, the main players in this concoction are cardamom, spices, and vetiver. It is a spicy sweetish leather with dusty, earthy, slightly animalistic patchouli.
The cardamom and geranium combo is reminiscent of Zino. Citruses and oud are subtle and enhance the richness of the fragrance. This is a deep and personal leather, feeling like it belongs on your skin, becoming a part of who you are.
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Here's a breakdown of the key notes:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Saffron
- Heart Notes: Cardamom, Geranium, Cumin
- Base Notes: Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar
This fragrance offers a warm, enveloping spicy scent that gives a sense of security. It is rich and spicy, a scent for those who appreciate spicy and dirty leather.
Intense Savanna
The fragrance evokes images of an intense savanna, where languages and cultures rise, and the voices of oud and vetiver resonate. The murmur of bergamot and geranium adds to the complexity. Infinite landscapes unfold, including deserts, meadows, patchouli, lakes, oceans, saffron, bush, moss, grapefruit, cedar, savannas, and mangroves.
Between dry and rainy seasons, a path emerges, witnessing a dance. A ballet of dresses and manes, paws and scales, leather, leather, leather. Felines, giraffes, crocodiles, antelopes, and elephants begin an alert choreography.
Table of Key Fragrance Notes
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| Note Category | Notes |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Saffron |
| Heart Notes | Cardamom, Geranium, Cumin |
| Base Notes | Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar |
Memo Paris offers a perfume trial service exclusively on memoparis.com, allowing you to try the fragrance before committing to a full bottle.
Memo Paris also provides options for personalizing your purchase:
- Personalized Note: Add a heartfelt message to your order.
- Thoughtful Wrapping: Receive your perfume wrapped in an elegant Memo Paris Furoshiki.
- Free Samples: Receive a complimentary sample of the perfume you order to try before committing.
- Complimentary Delivery: Enjoy free shipping for North America on orders over $150.
Some find it creative and well-blended, while others may find the scent "funky." It is advisable to try it before making a decision.
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