Memo Paris African Leather EDP (Tester)

Description

Memo Paris African Leather is a cardamom-laced leather that wears like a raw, animalic safari captured in a bottle.

Composed by perfumer Aliénor Massenet for the French house Memo Paris and launched in 2015, African Leather pairs a bright, sparkling cardamom-and-saffron opening with a deep core of leather, oud, and amber. Reviewers often describe it as “a beautiful cardamom bomb”: distinctive, refined, and far more textured than a typical leather scent.

Scent Character

• Spicy: 40%
• Oud: 30%
• Floral: 20%
• Sweet: 10%

Translation: a spice-forward leather, cardamom and saffron sparkle up top, an oud-and-leather heart grounds it, with a soft rose-floral lift and a faint sweet warmth from amber.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Egyptian Geranium Absolute, Guatemala Cardamom, Pink Pepper CO2, Saffron

Heart: Cinnamon, Indonesian Patchouli, Rose

Base: Leather, Amber, Oud

Performance

Longevity: Long-lasting. Reviewers commonly report 7–9 hours on skin.

Sillage: Strong. Projects generously in the first few hours; a little goes a long way, so apply sparingly.

Projection: Above average, settling closer to skin as it dries down.

Best Occasions & Season

Best for Evening and Night Out wear, and it shines in Fall and Winter. A unisex fragrance suited to both men and women.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet

House: Memo Paris (France)

Year: 2015

Try Before You Commit

Not ready for a full bottle? Sample African Leather first with an authentic decant:

• 1mL Sample: $5.99
• 5mL Sample: $24.99
• 10mL Sample: $47.99

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FAQ

Is Memo Paris African Leather really a leather fragrance?
Yes, but it leads with cardamom and saffron before the leather, oud, and amber base takes over. Many reviewers call it a cardamom-forward leather rather than a pure leather scent.

How long does it last?
It is a strong performer; most wearers report 7–9 hours of longevity with generous projection early on.

Is it for men or women?
It is unisex. The spicy-leather character works well on anyone.

Are your decants authentic?
Absolutely. We decant only from genuine bottles verified for authenticity.