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Score
91/100

Memo Paris

African Rose

2019

“Cumin and saffron over a leather seat — Memo's most polarizing rose-oud.”

African Rose
fresh spicy
warm spicy
rose

The take

What works

  • ●Cumin-geranium-saffron-cardamom-rose stunning leather-rose Memo unisex
  • ●Luxurious complex full-bodied composition

Trade-offs

  • ●Nearly double the price of African Leather
  • ●Redundant for African Leather owners

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring works too. Unisex.

When

  • Spring, 73%, works
  • Summer, 27%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 95%, best
  • Day, 62%
  • Night, 89%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does African Rose smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Memo Paris African Leather (79%), Guerlain Rose Amira (73%), Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary (63%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does African Rose last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear African Rose?

African Rose is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring works too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is African Rose worth it?

At this price, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Cumin-geranium-saffron-cardamom-rose stunning leather-rose Memo unisex. Luxurious complex full-bodied composition.