Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector 2025 EDT

U £££££ Acquired

Doha

by Paulo de Moraes

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Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Doha is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Paulo de Moraes. Doha opens with Davana, Lime, Lavender, and Fig, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Leather, and Vetiver. Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector's Doha carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's not for the faint-hearted. Doha is a bold, unapologetic plunge into a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired scent profile that demands a certain kind of appreciation. If you love big, dark fragrances, you'll be raving about this; otherwise, good luck.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Doha Eau de Toilette 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its heavy, woody, and leathery base, Doha isn't really an office scent. It's much better suited for evening wear, whether it's a special date or a formal event where you want to make a statement.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Doha opens with an intriguing clash of juicy passionfruit and tart lime, softened by the green, slightly camphoraceous davana and a hint of fig's sweetness. There's a subtle aromatic lift from lavender and juniper, soon overtaken by a warm, spicy heart of pink pepper and ginger. The real depth arrives in the base: a deeply woody and earthy oud and cypriol, wrapped in a smooth, sensual leather and labdanum. A clean musk and grounding vetiver ensure it lingers with serious presence.

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