Memo Paris
African Leather
Eau de Parfum2015Longevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$170 retail★ 3.8 community rating
Smoky leather and oud wrapped in warm spices and earthy patchouli creates a raw, animalic fragrance evoking untamed wilderness
Top Notes
Warm SpicyAromaticFresh SpicyLeatherWoodyAnimalicEarthyPatchouliOud
Base Notes
leatherpatchoulisandalwood
Accords
warm spicy· Dominantaromatic· Prominentfresh spicy· Prominentleather· Prominentwoody· Moderateanimalic· Moderateearthy· Moderatepatchouli· Moderateoud· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Memo Paris African Leather is Cuìr de Afrìcano by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $55, about 68% cheaper than the $170 original.
Best Seasons
Spring27%
Summer0%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter87%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional98%
Casual0%
3 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Afro Leather
81%accuracy
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone slightly softens the spice intensity and saffron prominence compared to the original's more assertive opening. Longevity and sillage are reportedly marginally reduced, though still substantial for a clone offering.
AmazonJomashop
Maison Alhambra
Herculean Leather
76%accuracy
$18
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone likely exhibits slightly less complexity in the oud-leather marriage and may have reduced projection compared to the original Memo formulation. Drydown characteristics may differ subtly in how the vetiver-musk base evolves over time.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $18
Dua
Cuìr de Afrìcano
82%accuracy
$55
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly reduced sillage and longevity compared to the original, with the leather note appearing somewhat more subdued in the mid-development phase. Performance-wise, expect 6-7 hours on skin versus Memo's typical 8-9 hour wear.
Dua $55