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Abu Dhabi

by Mylène Alran

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Memo Paris Abu Dhabi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Mylène Alran. Abu Dhabi opens with Cardamom and Plum, settles into a heart of Date and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vetiver. Memo Paris's Abu Dhabi carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Abu Dhabi is a divisive Middle Eastern gourmand that some swear by as a compliment magnet and others simply call "yuck." It's not for everyone, with its rich, sweet, and occasionally smoky profile, but it definitely sparks conversation.
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Abu Dhabi Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum57%
Cardamom43%
Heartas listed
Date56%
Saffron44%
Baseas listed
Amber58%
Vetiver42%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This scent is too dominant and sweet for an office environment, but its rich gourmand and amber accords make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's also suitable for cooler casual outings, given its strong projection and longevity as noted by many reviews.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, EUGENOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

A complex gourmand, Abu Dhabi opens with a burst of sweet plum and aromatic cardamom, quickly evolving into a heart dominated by sticky dates and a metallic whisper of saffron. The journey culminates in a warm, earthy embrace of vetiver and amber, often leaving a distinct smoky trail. It's a syrupy, deeply sensual fragrance that evokes images of opulent Eastern desserts and spiced chai.

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Where to buy

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