{"product_id":"memoirs-of-a-perfume-collector-london-extrait-2","title":"Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector London Extrait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLondon is Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector's home-turf entry — a rose-forward tribute to the city the house is based in, built by perfumer Jean Claude Delville around Taif rose, the same prestigious high-altitude Saudi rose used in the brand's Riyadh. Where Riyadh leans warm and spiced, London stays cool and green: jasmine sambac and orchid up top, then a rose-geranium-peony heart brightened with saffron and coriander, resting on sandalwood, black tea, and marigold. The brief was \"quiet English gardens and historic architecture\" against \"night-time city energy,\" and the result reads more garden-party than nightclub — a soft, dewy floral rather than an opulent one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow It Differs From Riyadh Extrait\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLondon and Riyadh share the same Taif rose heart note from the same perfumer, but diverge sharply from there:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLondon — cooler, greener, jasmine-orchid top, black tea base; everyday wear, Spring\/Summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRiyadh — warmer, spicier, cedarwood-frankincense-amber base with cacao and cypress; evening wear, Fall\/Winter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFloral\u003c\/strong\u003e — 78%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpicy\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWoody\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e An overwhelmingly floral, rose-led fragrance with just enough spice and wood to keep it from reading soapy or one-note.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taif Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taif Rose, Geranium, Peony, Magnolia, Saffron, Coriander\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, Black Tea, Marigold\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — roughly 4-6 hours on skin, typical for a lighter floral Extrait.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate and close-to-skin; a soft floral halo rather than a room-filler.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOccasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday, Leisure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extrait de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Claude Delville\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e British niche house Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector, London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot ready to commit to the full bottle? Sample sizes are poured from the same batch as the retail bottle:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1mL Sample — $7.99\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle at Venba Fragrance is 100% authentic — over 200,000 orders shipped and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free US shipping on orders over $100, with hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs London a rose perfume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's built around Taif rose (the same rare, high-altitude Saudi rose used in the house's Riyadh), paired here with jasmine, orchid, and a black tea base for a cooler, greener take on rose than Riyadh's warmer, spicier version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Riyadh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame signature Taif rose heart, different direction: London stays cool and garden-fresh for daytime, Riyadh goes warm, resinous, and evening-appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a men's or women's fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnisex by design — the rose is dewy rather than powdery-feminine, and the black tea and sandalwood base keep it grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the longevity like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate — around 4-6 hours, sitting close to the skin, which suits its everyday, Spring\/Summer positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector","offers":[{"title":"2.5 oz \/ 75 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":50902928392447,"sku":"5065020272917","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mL Sample","offer_id":50902928425215,"sku":"1-1303","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mL Sample","offer_id":50902928457983,"sku":"5T-1303","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL Sample","offer_id":50902928490751,"sku":"10-1303","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/Copy_Venba_1_3_5_10mL_images_9.png?v=1793694496","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/memoirs-of-a-perfume-collector-london-extrait-2","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}