75ml

75ml

MEMO Paris

Sherwood

Name: Sherwood
Brand: MEMO Paris
Price: 340.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$340

Description

Sherwood by Memo Paris is a modern sandalwood composition that wraps creamy woods in a halo of red-toned warmth and soft light. Sparkling blackcurrant buds and pink pepper brighten the opening, leading into a tender floral heart of rose and orange blossom with a subtle, iris-like nuance from carrot seed. The base settles into a deep, mellow blend of New Caledonian sandalwood, upcycled oakwood and cashmeran, creating a silky, wood-forward trail that feels both comforting and quietly sensual. Airy yet substantial, it wears as an elegant, storybook-forest sandalwood with a refined, contemporary twist.

Scent Profile

Woody

Floral

Spicy

Creamy

Fruity

Powdery

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Blackcurrant Bud Absolute

Pink Pepper Extract

Carrot Seed Essence

Middle Notes

Orange Flower Absolute

Rose Essence

Base Notes

Sandalwood Essence

Oakwood

Cashmeran

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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Perfumer

Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Juliette Karagueuzoglou is a French perfumer known for her elegant, modern creations that balance softness with emotional intensity. Trained at ISIPCA and working with IFF, she has composed fragrances for Armani Privé, Diptyque, Yves Saint Laurent, and Memo Paris, admired for her nuanced use of natural materials and her ability to translate emotion and memory into refined, contemporary scents.

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Reviews

4.2

Very Good26 reviews

MEMO

4.2/5 • 25 reviews

Twisted Lily

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Sherwood as a creamy, slightly powdery sandalwood with a gentle fruity brightness and refined floral undertone. Many praise the unique carrot seed twist and smooth cashmeran-woody drydown, though some find the opening a bit unusual or challenging before it settles. Overall, it is seen as a high-quality, quietly distinctive sandalwood that leans slightly feminine but remains comfortably unisex.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many users report good longevity in the 7–9 hour range with moderate projection that sits just off the skin, making it noticeable without being heavy (performance characterization based on typical Memo Paris Eau de Parfum behavior and reviewer impressions).

Versatile appeal: Frequently mentioned as ideal for daytime wear in cooler spring and fall weather, office settings, casual outings, and intimate social occasions where a soft yet distinctive woody scent is appropriate.

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the smooth transition from a fruity-spicy opening to a creamy sandalwood and cashmeran base, noting the blend feels polished, modern, and niche in character with no harsh edges.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the opening phase polarizing, describing shifting facets of tart blackcurrant, powdery sweetness, and spice that can feel a bit unsettled before the sandalwood fully takes over.

Situational drawback: The relatively soft, creamy profile and moderate sillage may underwhelm those seeking a bold, projecting statement scent or a very dark, resinous woody fragrance, especially in cold outdoor conditions.

Comparisons

Similar to other sandalwood-focused niche fragrances: Reviewers note a shared creamy sandalwood theme but emphasize that Sherwood feels more fruity-floral and airy, less dense or resinous than many traditional sandalwood scents.

Reminds reviewers of modern cashmeran-heavy woods: Some compare the fuzzy, cocooning drydown to contemporary cashmeran-based compositions, while pointing out that Sherwood’s carrot seed and blackcurrant nuances keep it more distinctive and luminous.

Vibe & Emotions

Comforting elegance: Often described as cozy, powdery santal that wraps the wearer in a soft, reassuring woody aura ideal for quiet evenings or reflective moments.

Romantic softness: The creamy sandalwood with rose and orange blossom is experienced as gently sensual and feminine-leaning, fitting for dates, dinners, or close-contact settings.

Dreamy escapism: The forest-inspired concept and red-tinged woods evoke a fairytale, storybook-forest mood, making wearers feel transported to a calm, atmospheric woodland setting.