75ml
75ml
30ml
MEMO Paris
Palais Bourbon
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$340
Description
Palais Bourbon by Memo Paris is an opulent vanilla-driven Eau de Parfum that stages a refined dialogue between spices, woods and balsams. Madagascar vanilla is wrapped in warm amber nuances and shadowed by oud, creating a deep, enveloping trail with undeniable character. Fiery black pepper, cardamom and cinnamon ignite the opening before yielding to a plush heart of resins, tonka bean and vanilla absolute. A sophisticated base of sandalwood, patchouli, guaiacwood and vetiver adds smoky, woody depth, making this a modern, noble interpretation of vanilla for cooler evenings and dressed-up occasions.
Scent Profile
Vanillic
Warm
Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Smoky
Amber
Notes
Top Notes
Black Pepper Essence
Cardamom Essence
Cinnamon Bark Essence
Incense Resinoid
Geranium Essence
Middle Notes
Perou Balsam Resinoid
Benzoin Resinoid
Cistus Absolute
Tonka Bean Absolute
Vanilla Absolute
Base Notes
Sandalwood Spicatum Essence
Patchouli Essence
Guaiacwood Essence
Vetiver Essence
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.
Perfumer
Gaël Montero
Gaël Montero is a French-Spanish perfumer who studied perfumery at Montpellier University, mentored by Jordi Fernandez at Givaudan in Barcelona, and trained at Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris. Now a Junior Perfumer at Givaudan based in Dubai, he draws inspiration from raw materials, emotions, nature, and Middle Eastern woody fragrances combined with musks. His notable creations include Cavort for Fragrance Du Bois, Madurai for Memo Paris, Emerald Royal for EX NIHILO, and Ingredients 07.2012 for Maison Crivelli.
Reviews
4.8
Excellent32 reviews
MEMO
4.8/5 • 32 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Palais Bourbon as a rich, elegant vanilla-amber composition where spices, resins and woods keep the sweetness in check, lending it a distinctly sophisticated, slightly masculine-leaning character. Many highlight its comforting yet powerful presence, making it a favorite for fall and winter wear and for those who enjoy complex, resinous vanillas over gourmand styles.
Pros
Performance excellence: Wearers frequently report strong longevity of 8–10 hours or more with notable sillage, especially in cooler weather, as the resinous vanilla, tonka and woody base cling to skin and clothing.
Versatile appeal: Fragrance enthusiasts find it ideal for evening events, formal settings, and cold-season daily wear, working particularly well as a signature scent for lovers of spicy, woody vanillas.
Quality composition: Reviewers praise the smooth blending of cardamom, pepper, resins and vanilla, noting a high-end, niche quality with no harsh edges and a refined evolution from spicy-resinous opening to creamy, woody drydown.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some users feel the composition leans too resinous, smoky and dry for those seeking a sugary or gourmand vanilla, perceiving it as more serious and less playful.
Situational drawback: The richness and strength can be overwhelming in high heat or tight office environments, leading some to reserve it strictly for cooler temperatures and spacious, evening contexts.
Comparisons
Similar to Memo-style vanillas: Commenters compare it to other Memo Paris vanilla and amber creations, noting a shared DNA of sophisticated, travel-inspired warmth but with Palais Bourbon being spicier and more resinous.
Reminds reviewers of smoky amber-vanilla niche scents: Some liken its character to other smoky, woody amber-vanillas on the niche market, but emphasize that Palais Bourbon is drier, more peppery and less overtly sweet.
Vibe & Emotions
Confident sophistication: Worn with formal attire or on important evenings, it projects a polished, authoritative presence.
Cozy warmth: In cold weather or relaxed night-time settings, the ambered vanilla and tonka create a cocooning, comforting aura.
Gentlemanly elegance: Many experience a refined, slightly old-world charm when wearing it on dates, dinners, or cultural outings.
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