Memo Paris 2013 EDP

U ££ Statement

Italian Leather

by Aliénor Massenet

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Memo Paris Italian Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Aliénor Massenet. Italian Leather opens with Leather, Vanilla, and Tomato Leaf, settles into a heart of Iris, Labdanum, Galbanum, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin, and Myrrh. Memo Paris's Italian Leather carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Italian Leather is a divisive beast, but a masterful one. It's eccentric, unique, and for those who 'get' it, deeply alluring. The tomato leaf note is a deal-breaker for some, a signature for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Unique
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Italian 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and unique, potentially polarising, tomato leaf note make it less suitable for a confined office. However, its sophisticated and sensual character, combined with excellent longevity, makes it a prime candidate for dates and evening formal events. It's a bit too rich for casual daily wear, as many mentioned it's not a 'daily driver'.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Opens with a peculiar yet captivating burst of green tomato leaf - photorealistic and fresh - quickly joined by a soft, luxurious leather. As it settles, a creamy vanilla emerges, blending seamlessly with resinous labdanum and myrrh. The drydown unveils a balsamic richness with hints of orris and clary sage, creating a warm, sophisticated aroma that defies easy categorisation.

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