Is Perfume Parlour Mediterranean Rawhide a dupe of Memo Paris Sicilian Leather?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sicilian Leather EDP

A divisive citrus-leather that promises the Sicilian sun but delivers a distinctly varied experience. Some find it a high-quality, versatile leather; others find it a fleeting, overpriced citrus bomb with no real leather note to speak of. Try it before you buy it.

Statement

Our Verdict - Mediterranean Rawhide EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Memo Paris Sicilian Leather - a citrus fragrance led by Cedar, Bitter Orange, Lemon, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Sicilian Leather EDP A Mediterranean Rawhide EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sicilian Leather EDP

Mediterranean Rawhide EDP

Notes

Base Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam 28% Akigalawood 25% Guaiac Wood 25% Patchouli 21%

Base Notes

Patchouli 31% Guaiac Wood 27% Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Akigalawood 19%

Shared Notes

Leather 31% vs 19%

Lemon 25% vs 23%

Bitter Orange 21% vs 26%

Cedar 21% vs 30%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 22% vs 18%

Cardamom 19% vs 31%

Coriander 19% vs 27%

Violet Leaf 18% vs 22%

Only in Sicilian Leather

Lime 21%

Shared Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam 28% vs 23%

Akigalawood 25% vs 19%

Guaiac Wood 25% vs 26%

Patchouli 21% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Sicilian Leather Mediterranean Rawhide

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sicilian Leather

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh citrus and moderate projection make it suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overpowering. While some find its longevity lacking, others experience it as long-lasting, making it versatile across casual and even some date scenarios.

Mediterranean Rawhide

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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

91%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Cedar, Akigalawood

Key Differences

Without lime