Memo Paris 2015 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Irish Oud

by Aliénor Massenet

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Memo Paris Irish Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Aliénor Massenet. Irish Oud opens with Pink Pepper and Juniper, settles into a heart of Mate, Iris, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Oud, and Birch. Memo Paris's Irish Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Seriously divisive, mainly thanks to the price tag. The scent itself is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans finding it utterly captivating and others completely underwhelmed.
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Irish Oud 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
Strong
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong sillage and long-lasting performance, this scent is best reserved for evening events or dates where its unique character can shine without overwhelming a professional setting. The complex, leathery oud profile makes it suitable for formal occasions, though it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

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

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

It opens with a bold, almost boozy hit of juniper and a hint of pink pepper, immediately setting a unique, verdant tone. The heart introduces a dusty, earthy iris blended with the green bitterness of mate and aromatic clary sage, giving it a sophisticated, almost melancholic character. As it dries down, a warm, smoky oud emerges, softened by smooth leather, birch, and a touch of sweet amber and tonka bean, settling into a deep, complex base.

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