75ml

MEMO Paris

Sintra

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

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$340

Description

Sintra by Memo Paris is a sweet and nostalgic gourmand-floral fragrance that evokes childhood memories through its fluffy marshmallow note, crafted from orange blossom absolute, petitgrain, and Madagascar vanilla absolute. Bright citrus and red fruits open to a creamy heart of orange flower, cinnamon, and rose, drying down to a warm embrace of vanilla, caramel, and guimauve musk for an addictive, airy sweetness. This mellow yet potent scent transports you to lush Sintra gardens, blending fruity freshness with comforting gourmand depth. Created by Gaël Montero for unisex.

Scent Profile

Gourmand

Floral

Sweet

Fruity

Musky

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot

Red Fruits

Petitgrain

Middle Notes

Orange Flower

Cinnamon

Rose

Base Notes

Vanilla

Caramel

Guimauve Musk

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

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.

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Reviews

4.6

Excellent108 reviews

Luckyscent

3.8/5 • 4 reviews

MEMO

4.6/5 • 97 reviews

Twisted Lily

4.9/5 • 7 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise Sintra for its enchanting marshmallow gourmand vibe and impressive 8+ hour longevity with strong projection, though some find the hypersweet mid-phase fatiguing or overly feminine despite its unisex marketing. The drydown is often highlighted as the best phase, becoming a comforting skin scent. It's celebrated for nostalgic, addictive appeal but cautioned for sweetness sensitivity.

Pros

Performance excellence: Exceptional 8+ hours longevity and strong sillage, noticeable to others with a captivating trail even into drydown.

Versatile appeal: Ideal for cooler weather, evenings, or special occasions where a gourmand floral shines without overpowering.

Quality composition: Reviewers rave about the creamy, complex blend of orange blossom, vanilla, and marshmallow that feels luxurious and nostalgic.

Cons

Specific limitation: Hypersweet caramel and marshmallow notes can feel cloying or fatiguing, especially in the intense mid-phase lasting up to 2 hours.

Situational drawback: May overwhelm in hot weather or for those sensitive to heavy sweetness, leaning too feminine for some unisex wearers.

Comparisons

Similar to Fragonard fragrances: Shares natural orange blossom freshness but adds hypersweet gourmand marshmallow twist.

Reminds reviewers of lactonic vanillas like raspberry-caramel scents: Key difference is Sintra's prominent orange blossom opening that fades quickly into fluffier musk.