Memo Paris 2023 EDP

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Cappadocia

by Gaël Montero

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Memo Paris Cappadocia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Gaël Montero. Cappadocia opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Mahonial, Musk, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Myrrh. Memo Paris's Cappadocia carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Cappadocia is Memo's polarising take on saffron, where it's either a creamy, cosy masterpiece or an odd metallic spice bomb. Don't expect a safe blind buy; this one's a journey into the unexpected, with some finding it heavenly and others, well, a bit like a burnt frying pan.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Bold
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Cappadocia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and resinous character, along with reports of strong projection and longevity, make it less suited for an office environment. However, its elegance and unique profile shine for dates and formal events, though some find it casual enough for everyday wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a spice market at dusk, where warm saffron and frankincense mingle with the earthy sweetness of myrrh and balsamic benzoin. A powdery orris and creamy sandalwood emerge, creating a rich, almost textural experience, while a soft vanilla thread weaves through, providing a surprisingly dry sweetness to this complex amber fragrance. The metallic undertone adds an intriguing, almost mineralic edge.

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Where to buy

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