Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector 2023 Extrait

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Trouble In Paradise

by Shadi Samra

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Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Trouble In Paradise is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Shadi Samra. Trouble In Paradise opens with Cognac, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Mango, settles into a heart of Leather, Violet, Rum, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Amber, Animalic, Sandalwood, and Oud. Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector's Trouble In Paradise carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly divisive tropical scent - some hail it as the ultimate boozy mango, others get a disappointing laundry detergent or petrol-like drydown. Definitely sample this one; don't blind buy.
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  • Playful
  • Soft
  • Sensual
  • Fresh
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Trouble In Paradise Extrait 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for casual outings and dates, particularly in warmer weather as many reviewers suggested. The unique boozy-fruity profile might be too distracting for a formal office setting, and it's certainly not built for 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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 juicy, realistic mango, brightened by bergamot and a hint of spicy cardamom, all softened by a warm cognac. This tropical cocktail then deepens into a rich heart of creamy caramel and rum, with supple leather and a whisper of violet. The base grounds it with earthy oud, animalic facets, smooth sandalwood, and moss, creating an unexpectedly complex and often polarising drydown.

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