Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector London Extrait

Description

London 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.

How It Differs From Riyadh Extrait

London and Riyadh share the same Taif rose heart note from the same perfumer, but diverge sharply from there:

• London — cooler, greener, jasmine-orchid top, black tea base; everyday wear, Spring/Summer
• Riyadh — warmer, spicier, cedarwood-frankincense-amber base with cacao and cypress; evening wear, Fall/Winter

Scent Character

• Floral — 78%
• Spicy — 11%
• Woody — 11%

Translation: An overwhelmingly floral, rose-led fragrance with just enough spice and wood to keep it from reading soapy or one-note.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Taif Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid

Heart: Taif Rose, Geranium, Peony, Magnolia, Saffron, Coriander

Base: Sandalwood, Black Tea, Marigold

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate — roughly 4-6 hours on skin, typical for a lighter floral Extrait.
• Sillage: Moderate and close-to-skin; a soft floral halo rather than a room-filler.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Spring, Summer
• Occasions: Everyday, Leisure
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Jean Claude Delville
House: British niche house Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector, London
Year: 2025

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FAQ

Is London a rose perfume?
Yes — 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.

How does it compare to Riyadh?
Same signature Taif rose heart, different direction: London stays cool and garden-fresh for daytime, Riyadh goes warm, resinous, and evening-appropriate.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
Unisex by design — the rose is dewy rather than powdery-feminine, and the black tea and sandalwood base keep it grounded.

What's the longevity like?
Moderate — around 4-6 hours, sitting close to the skin, which suits its everyday, Spring/Summer positioning.