Memo Paris 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Vaadhoo

by Aliénor Massenet

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Memo Paris Vaadhoo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Aliénor Massenet. Vaadhoo opens with Ginger, Blackcurrant, and Basil, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Moss. Memo Paris's Vaadhoo carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent: a bold, earthy chypre with a strong ginger kick that some find intoxicatingly wild and others utterly repellent. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who love it, really love it.
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Vaadhoo 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
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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting performance and strong, distinctive character make it a bit much for the office. It excels in more intimate or bold settings like a date night, but it's probably 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Vaadhoo opens with a fiery blast of ginger, tempered by the green freshness of basil and a hint of tart blackcurrant. As it settles, the unique, slightly sweet and spicy immortelle flower emerges, intertwined with classic jasmine and aromatic geranium. The journey concludes with a deep, earthy base of vetiver, moss, and patchouli, creating a humid, almost jungle-like accord that clings to the skin.

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