Memo Paris 2014 EDP

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French Leather

by Aliénor Massenet

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Memo Paris French Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Aliénor Massenet. French Leather opens with Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Rose, Hay, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede and Cedar. Memo Paris's French Leather carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a fiercely divisive rose-suede beast, with a hefty price tag that makes the 'love it or hate it' crowd even more vocal. It's either an understated luxury or an old lady's handbag - no middle ground here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
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French Leather 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The moderate projection and elegant rose-suede profile make it suitable for office and formal wear, leaning towards date nights for its sensual undertones. While some find it clean enough for casual, its luxurious feel elevates it beyond everyday sporty contexts.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, EUGENOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, FARNESOL

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

French Leather opens with a vibrant, almost tart burst of lime and a spicy hint of pink pepper before unfolding into a velvety rose heart, softened by a delicate, clean suede. Underlying aromatic hints of juniper and hay add a subtle dryness, grounding the floral and citrus notes with a quiet sophistication that lingers into a musky cedar base.

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