Is Eden Perfumes No.659 African Leather a dupe of Memo Paris African Leather?

African Leather EDP

Memo Paris by Aliénor Massenet Original Statement

No.659 African Leather Parfum

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African Leather Eau de Parfum bottle African Leather EDP
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No.659 African Leather Parfum bottle No.659 African Leather Parfum
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - African Leather EDP
This one's a head-turner, no doubt. African Leather is a captivating spicy-leather that manages to be both distinctive and broadly appealing, if you can get past the price and potential batch variations.
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Our Verdict - No.659 African Leather Parfum
A spiced leather dupe of Memo Paris's African Leather, leaning on cardamom and saffron over a leather-oud-amber base. Community feedback calls it a close, better-value take, though it renders flatter and fades faster than the niche original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
African Leather EDP A No.659 African Leather Parfum B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
African Leather EDP
No.659 African Leather Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 45% vs 43%
Patchouli 43% vs 27%
Leather 41% vs 40%
Oud 33% vs 29%
Geranium 31% vs 26%
Cinnamon 28% vs 24%
Rose 28% vs 20%
Amber 24% vs 29%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 30%
Only in No.659 African Leather
Saffron 28%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 45% vs 43%
Geranium 31% vs 26%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 43% vs 27%
Cinnamon 28% vs 24%
Rose 28% vs 20%
Only in No.659 African Leather
Saffron 28%
Shared Notes
Leather 41% vs 40%
Oud 33% vs 29%
Amber 24% vs 29%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

African Leather No.659 African Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

African Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and noticeable sillage, African Leather might be a bit much for a conservative office, but reviewers often wear it there, suggesting moderate application. Its unique blend of spicy leather makes it a fantastic choice for dates and formal events, though perhaps too refined for casual wear during the day.

No.659 African Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Memo Paris African Leather, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Memo Paris African Leather, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Leather

Key Differences

Adds saffron

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