Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Tokyo Extrait

Description

Tokyo, from perfumer Jean Claude Delville, is built to feel like a quiet room above a loud city — the brief was neon-lit modern Tokyo set against calm, traditional wood and incense, and the fragrance leans hard into the "calm" half of that pairing. Ambrette and Calabrian bergamot open it softly, orris and Bulgarian rose keep the heart powdery rather than bright, and the base folds oud, hinoki wood, sandalwood, and vanilla into something intimate. It's a soft, cozy, close-wearing fragrance rather than a projecting one — Memoirs' own description calls it a personal scent bubble, and its floral-forward profile, with light oud and no fresh or spicy top notes, bears that out.

Scent Character

• Floral — 62%
• Woody — 25%
• Oud — 12%

A real oud note runs through the base alongside hinoki and sandalwood, so the Oud accord here is genuine, if a minor share of the whole.

Translation: A soft, powdery floral-woody fragrance with a whisper of oud in the base — closer to a skin-scent than a statement piece.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Ambrette, Calabrian Bergamot, Geranium

Heart: Orris, Bulgarian Rose, Tonka Bean, Mimosa

Base: Oud, Hinoki Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Long-lasting — roughly 7-9 hours on skin.
• Sillage: Intentionally close and intimate; even with long wear time, this one stays near the skin rather than projecting outward.

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

Does Tokyo project a lot?
No — it's designed to be soft and close-wearing on purpose. Longevity is long (7-9 hours), but sillage stays intimate rather than filling a room.

Is there real oud in it?
Yes, in the base alongside hinoki wood and sandalwood, though it's a supporting note rather than the star — the fragrance is floral-forward overall.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
Unisex — the powdery orris-rose heart and woody-oud base don't lean strongly in either direction.

What's the best season for it?
Spring and Summer, per the house's own guidance — the soft, close-wearing character suits everyday and casual settings better than a big night out.