75ml

75ml

MEMO Paris

African Rose

Name: African Rose
Brand: MEMO Paris
Price: 650.00 $
Availability: OutOfStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$650

Description

African Rose by Memo Paris is an opulent woody-spicy rose that drapes the African savanna in saffron-tinted light and smoky leather shadows. Bright bergamot, cardamom, and saffron ignite the opening before a lush rose and geranium heart deepens into cumin-tinged sensuality. In the drydown, oud, patchouli, vetiver, leather, and musk create a dark, velvety trail that feels both nomadic and couture. It is a statement-making, long-lasting rose-leather composition crafted for those who enjoy bold, atmospheric fragrances.

Scent Profile

Woody

Spicy

Floral

Warm

Leathery

Smoky

Resinous

Aromatic

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot

Saffron

Cardamom

Cumin

Geranium

Middle Notes

Rose

Geranium

Cumin

Patchouli

Base Notes

Leather

Oud

Agarwood

Vetiver

Musk

Patchouli

About MEMO Paris

Memo Paris is a luxury niche fragrance house founded in 2007 by Clara and John Molloy, built around the idea of perfume as a journey and a vehicle for memory. The brand creates olfactory 'travel notes' inspired by magical destinations and high-quality natural ingredients, with signature collections like Cuirs Nomades that explore leather accords and other evocative notes through specific places. Its style is sophisticated, long-lasting and narrative-driven, appealing to perfume lovers who seek distinctive, story-rich scents that connect travel, emotion and identity.

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Reviews

4.9

Excellent10 reviews

MEMO

4.9/5 • 10 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe African Rose as a sophisticated evolution of African Leather, adding a rich, velvety rose to the original’s spicy leather core. Many highlight its luxurious feel, strong performance, and distinctive character, though some find it quite intense and more traditional than expected for a niche rose-leather scent.

Pros

Performance excellence: Frequently praised for very strong projection and impressive longevity, with many users reporting all-day wear from just a few sprays.

Versatile appeal: Considered ideal for cooler evenings, special occasions, and dressed-up settings where a bold, elegant signature is desired.

Quality composition: Reviewers note a smooth blend of saffron, cardamom, rose, and leather that feels high-end, refined, and technically well-executed.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the composition too intense, powdery, or traditionally styled for casual or minimalist tastes, especially if they prefer lighter modern rose interpretations.

Situational drawback: Its density and warmth can feel overpowering in heat or close quarters, making it less suitable for hot summer days or very informal settings.

Comparisons

Similar to Memo African Leather: Often described as the original African Leather wrapped in a prominent rose accord, sharing the same spicy-leathery backbone with added floral richness.

Reminds reviewers of classic dark rose-leather fragrances: Compared in mood to other oud-rose-leather style scents, but noted as smoother and more polished, with a distinct Memo signature and savanna-inspired storytelling.

Vibe & Emotions

Confident allure: Evokes a sense of power and presence during evening events, romantic dinners, or occasions where the wearer wants to stand out.

Mysterious elegance: Creates a dark, enigmatic mood on cool nights, pairing well with sophisticated outfits and luxurious textures like leather or velvet.

Adventurous warmth: Conjures images of nocturnal safaris and starry desert skies, appealing to those who associate scent with travel, storytelling, and exotic landscapes.