Memo Paris 2016 Edp

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Russian Leather

by Aliénor Massenet

Memo Paris Russian Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Aliénor Massenet. The fragrance settles into a heart of Coriander, Nutmeg, Cypress, and Lavender.

Our verdict on Russian Leather: Statement

Don't be fooled by the name - this ain't your grandad's 'Russian Leather'. It's a 'frozen fougère' that captures a cold, piney forest wonderfully, but its subtle leather accord and barbershop vibe means it's not punching above its weight in the leather category. A divisive one, with performance niggles.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Cool
Russian Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 3%
Fruity 0%
Green 30%
Sweet 6%
Warm 14%
Woody 30%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 27%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
84%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Green
50%
Leather
43%

Notes

Heart Notes

Pine 10% Cypress 9% Leather 8% Lavender 7% Fern 7% Cedar 7% Rosemary 7% Basil 6% Clary Sage 6% Mint 6% Guaiac Wood 6% Patchouli 5% Tonka Bean 5% Coriander 5% Nutmeg 5%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its generally subdued performance and fresh, clean barbershop feel make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated, cool aura also works for informal dates, but it may lack the gravitas required for formal events and is too subtle for active sport.

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About

Imagine a brisk walk through a conifer forest after a fresh snowfall. The initial spray hits you with a blast of bracing pine and cypress, sharpened by cool mint and a medley of aromatic herbs like lavender and rosemary. As the chill subsides, earthy patchouli and guaiac wood emerge, underpinned by a soft, almost suede-like leather and the creamy warmth of tonka bean, delivering a refined, green-woody dry down.

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