African Rose Eau de Parfum - Memo Paris
Rose routed through saffron, cumin and oud — African Rose is not the powdered, tearoom version of the flower. Memo built it around rose absolute and patchouli, then pushed the whole thing toward something darker and more resinous than most rose compositions dare.
How it wears. Cumin and saffron make the opening genuinely unusual, almost savoury. The rose emerges as that settles, carried on oud and vetiver, with a leather accord keeping the drydown grounded. Distinctive rather than easy — a fragrance for someone who already knows they like oud.
Notes
- Top: Bergamot essence, saffron essence, cumin essence, cardamom essence, geranium absolute
- Heart: Rose absolute, patchouli essence
- Base: Oud accord, vetiver essence, musk, leather accord
At a glance
- House: Memo Paris
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Size: 75 ml
- Family: Floral leather
- Wears as: Unisex
The story
Rose routed through saffron, cumin and oud — African Rose is not the powdered, tearoom version of the flower. Memo built it around rose absolute and patchouli, then pushed the whole thing toward something darker and more resinous than most rose compositions dare.
How it wears
Top notes greet you, the heart settles in over the first hour, and the base is what stays on skin at the end of the evening.
- 1
Top notes
First minutesBergamot essence, saffron essence, cumin essence, cardamom essence, geranium absolute
- 2
Heart notes
First hoursRose absolute, patchouli essence
- 3
Base notes
LastingOud accord, vetiver essence, musk, leather accord At a glance
At a glance
- Family
- Floral leather
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Best for
- Unisex
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