75ml
75ml
75ml
75ml
MEMO Paris
Winter Palace
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$340
Description
Winter Palace by Memo Paris is a vivid 'tea and fire' composition that contrasts icy citrus brightness with a smoldering ambered warmth. Sparkling bergamot and lemon, dusted with clove, rise over a steaming cup of red tea to evoke a crisp, luminous opening. As it develops, maté and orange blossom wrap the tea accord in an aromatic, slightly floral veil, before sinking into a resinous base of vanilla bourbon, benzoin, and labdanum that feels like glowing embers. The result is a dynamic, story-driven scent that moves from cool palace halls to a trail of fiery warmth on the skin.
Scent Profile
Citrus
Spicy
Aromatic
Tea
Amber
Warm
Resinous
Woody
Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot Essence
Clove Essence
Lemon Essence
Middle Notes
Maté Accord
Orange Blossom Accord
Red Tea Accord
Base Notes
Vanilla Bourbon Extract
Benzoin Resinoid
Cistus Labdanum Absolute
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.
Reviews
4.6
Excellent38 reviews
Luckyscent
4.4/5 • 8 reviews
MEMO
4.7/5 • 30 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers praise Winter Palace for its striking tea accord framed by bright citrus and a warm, ambery base, calling it one of Memo’s more original yet wearable creations. Many highlight its narrative quality, shifting from a cool, fresh opening to a cozy, resinous drydown that feels ideal for cooler weather and evening wear.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many users report above-average longevity, with the scent lasting a full workday and leaving a noticeable yet refined trail, especially in the drydown.
Versatile appeal: While often favored in autumn and winter, reviewers find it adaptable from daytime smart-casual wear to dressed-up evenings thanks to its balance of freshness and warmth.
Quality composition: The red tea, citrus, and amber-resin accord is frequently described as smooth, high-quality, and well-blended, with no harsh edges despite the spices and resins.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some wearers find the initial citrus-tea phase relatively fleeting, wishing the bright opening and tea facets lingered longer before the warmer resins dominate.
Situational drawback: The ambery sweetness and resinous depth can feel too heavy or opulent in hot, humid weather, leading some to reserve it strictly for cooler temperatures or indoor use.
Comparisons
Similar to citrus-amber orientals: Reviewers sometimes compare its structure to other citrus-over-amber fragrances, noting a shared evolution from bright opening to warm, resinous base but praising Winter Palace for its distinctive tea focus.
Reminds reviewers of tea-centered niche scents: Some mention that it evokes the mood of other niche tea perfumes, yet highlight its richer vanilla-benzoin-labdanum drydown as a key point of difference.
Vibe & Emotions
Comforting warmth: Worn on cold days or evenings, it gives a cocooning, fireside comfort that many describe as soothing and enveloping.
Confident elegance: In social or formal settings, the refined tea-amber blend projects a composed, polished aura without feeling overly loud.
Dreamy wanderlust: The storytelling concept of dragons, palaces, and distant lands inspires a sense of travel, fantasy, and quiet escapism for many wearers.
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