Memo Paris 2021 EDP

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Corfu

by Philippe Paparella-Paris

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Memo Paris Corfu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Philippe Paparella-Paris. Corfu opens with Rhubarb, Bergamot, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Memo Paris's Corfu carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Corfu is a surprisingly divisive summer scent; some love its tart rhubarb start and sophisticated dry down, while others find it too sour, fleeting, or just a bit dull. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a unique freshie.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Corfu 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its lighter projection and fresh, clean profile lend Corfu well to office and casual wear, and even sport. The 'old money' vibe noted by some makes it suitable for relaxed datenights, but it might be too understated for more formal settings.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Corfu kicks off with a vibrant, tart burst of blackcurrant and rhubarb, sharpened by bergamot, bringing a bracingly fresh and green opening. As it settles, a floral heart of rose, lily of the valley, and geranium softens the edges, leading to a clean, musky base grounded by earthy patchouli and oakmoss. It's a complex journey from sharp freshness to a subtle, luxurious skin scent.

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