Memo Paris
French Leather
2014Longevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$170 retail★ 4.0 community rating
A sophisticated leather composition softened by powdery rose and warming spice, evoking refined Parisian elegance
Top Notes
RoseMuskyAromaticWoodyCitrusLeatherPowderySoft SpicyFresh SpicyFloral
Base Notes
cedar
Accords
rose· Dominantmusky· Dominantaromatic· Dominantwoody· Dominantcitrus· Prominentleather· Prominentpowdery· Prominentsoft spicy· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatefloral· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Memo Paris French Leather is Dublin Leather by Maison Alhambra, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $170 original.
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer41%
Fall / Autumn89%
Winter32%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out52%
Casual41%
3 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Dublin Leather
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone performs admirably in the top and mid-notes but the base notes show slightly reduced longevity and a warmer, less structured drydown compared to the original's vetiver-forward finish.
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Riiffs
French Leather
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
While the clone successfully replicates the leather and cognac heart, it lacks some of the original's subtle sophistication in the top notes and displays a slightly sweeter amber base. The opening is marginally less refined, though the mid and base notes achieve remarkable parity with the inspiration fragrance.
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Lattafa
Leather
76%accuracy
$13
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Longevity
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Sillage
Lattafa's version is warmer and less sharp in the opening, with slightly better longevity but reduced sillage compared to the original. The base feels heavier with oud notes rather than the cleaner amber-vetiver finish of French Leather.
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