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Home Fragrances Memo Fleurs Bohèmes Marfa
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Memo Marfa

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Unisex
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Fragrance information:

Identity and Inspiration of Memo Marfa

In 2016, the niche perfume house Memo introduced the unisex fragrance Marfa, part of the Fleurs Bohèmes collection.

This woody-floral perfume is inspired by the mysterious town of Marfa in Texas, known for its minimalist architecture and artistic pilgrimage atmosphere, where endless deserts meet the starry sky.

The Marfa fragrance embodies the philosophy of the Memo brand: journeys in scents, transforming personal memories into olfactory adventures.

Since its founding in 2007 in Paris, Memo Paris has become a symbol of exquisite niche compositions, and Marfa is a vivid example, inviting you on a fantastic journey through scents.

Positioning and How to Wear

Memo Marfa is classified as a unisex fragrance, suitable for both men and women, making it ideal for shared use.

Released in the concentration of eau de parfum, it has a medium trail that leaves a subtle but noticeable trace, perfect for daily wear or special occasions.

For optimal fragrance development, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and 1 to 2 sprays on clothing.

This dosage allows you to enjoy the balance between freshness and longevity, highlighting the woody-floral harmony of the composition without overloading.

The Marfa fragrance is excellent for warm seasons and evening events, creating an aura of mystery and inspiration.

Its versatility and compliment-drawing nature make it a choice for those who value unique niche perfumes that can tell stories through scents.

Creators and Philosophy

The talented perfumer Alienor Massenet worked on creating Memo Marfa, skillfully combining elements of the desert and starry sky in an olfactory composition.

Her approach reflects the Memo brand's pursuit of innovation and artistic expression through scents, reinforcing the house's reputation as a pioneer in niche perfumery.

The Marfa fragrance belongs to the floral and woody families, which emphasizes its versatility and connection with natural motifs.

If you appreciated this composition, you might be interested in similar fragrances such as Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum, Mancera Wild Python, and Givenchy Amarige, which also explore floral-woody themes.

For more information about the brand and its philosophy, visit the official website: https://www.memoparis.com/en/.

More than 90% of users recommend this fragrance!
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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

Composition of the Fragrance: The note pyramid of Memo Marfa is a harmonious blend of elements where the top, middle, and base notes intertwine, creating a cohesive image.

The composition includes agave, cedar, mandarin, white musk, orange blossom, sandalwood, tuberose, vanilla and ylang-ylang.

At the start, the fragrance may open with the fresh citrus notes of mandarin, which gradually blend with the floral accents of orange blossom and tuberose.

At the heart of the composition, woody shades of cedar and sandalwood dominate, complemented by green agave and exotic ylang-ylang, creating a velvety-smoky effect.

The base of the fragrance is built on warm vanilla and gentle white musk, which provide longevity and complete the scent with a soft, shimmering haze.

This blend of notes from the citrus, gourmand, green, musk, white floral, and woody groups creates a complex and multifaceted bouquet, reflecting the spirit of travel and artistic impressions characteristic of Memo's philosophy.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Memo
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.memoparis.com/en/
Year of production 2016
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Agave
Agave
Note photo Cedar
Cedar
Note photo Mandarin
Mandarin

Mixed notes

Agave Cedar Mandarin Musk Orange blossom Sandalwood Tuberose Vanilla ylang-ylang

Families

Family Floral Floral
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
20%
Unisex
64%
Female
16%
What kind of event
Date
16%
Wedding
5%
Sport
0%
Sleep
11%
For party
21%
For every day
16%
Sex
5%
For Holiday
11%
Theatre
11%
Office
5%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
29%
Spring
Spring
14%
Summer
Summer
14%
Autumn
Autumn
43%
For what style / mood
Casual
27%
Gala
27%
Classic
9%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
18%
Sporty
18%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
29%
26-35 years old
14%
36-45 years
14%
46+ years old
0%
Any
43%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
8%
Enter the cloud
15%
1-2 atomisations
46%
2-3 atomisations
15%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
13%
On the wrist
13%
On the knees
7%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
7%
On the elbow
7%
On the abdomen
7%
On the back of the hand
7%
On clothes
13%
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7%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
8%
Enter the cloud
15%
1-2 atomisations
46%
2-3 atomisations
15%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
31%
Exoticism
19%
Luxury
12%
Euphoria
6%
Passion
6%
Joy
12%
Calm
12%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
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At first, you feel a powerful bouquet of sweet white flowers, and then persistent tuberose and banana-like ylang-ylang come to the forefront. This fragrance resembles floral honey with such a cloying sweetness that it's sickening, and woody notes are felt in the base. It's bright and enveloping, with a slight retro undertone. For now, I prefer to enjoy its richness and floral sweetness from a distance
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This fragrance, of course, isn't for all situations and styles. It's quite self-sufficient on its own, yet it doesn't flaunt it. The tuberose in this perfume blends beautifully with the unusual greenness of agave and a bright ylang-ylang that reminds one of banana. Some say it smells like something from the past, but I disagree. In my opinion, it's quite in line with modern perfumery trends
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The scent, of course, isn't the worst, but it's not a masterpiece either. Cedar, tuberose, and ylang-ylang seem to be blended quite well, but in the end, it turns out to be something too calm and even boring. Unisex, they say, but I'd still prefer to see it on a woman, although I'm not sure it would be a successful choice. Overall, not impressive
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The fragrance truly impresses with its femininity and brightness. Tuberose here sounds simply magnificent, and ylang-ylang, orange blossom, and woody notes create an interesting composition. It's rich and long-lasting, with a sillage that leaves a lingering aftertaste. This is one of those times when you want to try something new and discover new facets of perception )
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I don't detect any tuberose or orange blossom here, not at all. The smell reminds me of a cherry pit and canned cherries from Hungarian Globus compote. There's a slight almond bitterness that brings back memories of my old Folie Rouge by ID Parfums. I don't hear the retro vibe that everyone talks so much about. The fragrance is, in principle, not bad, but I don't understand why it costs so much 😕
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Marfa isn't just a name, but the name of a small town in America where various creative and unusual people live. On the bottle, you can see many eyes, which are scary at first, but when the fear fades, the true beauty of the fragrance is revealed. Tuberose is promised here, and it truly delights: modern, stylish, without excessive sweetness, yet very sensual, with light notes of wood and musk. Everything looks very harmonious, without unnecessary details, simultaneously restrained and luxurious. Tuberose, cedar, and musk - these are the main accents. Perhaps this isn't the brightest image of tuberose, but all components blend perfectly with each other, creating a beautiful and self-sufficient composition 🌸
4/5
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How interesting how weather affects a fragrance's development! 🌦️ Today I decided to try Marfa again, which I couldn't quite get before. And now, in this foggy morning hour, it finally revealed all its secrets! 💖 I agree, it's soft, enveloping, and the powdery tuberose with citrus notes just sounds amazing 🌸 In autumn fog, it's definitely a "yes"! But I don't see the point in a full version (and the price is biting, of course)), so I'll just enjoy the sample from time to time! 😊
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I don't understand who could think it smells harsh and distinctive. This seems to be the softest tuberose among niche fragrances. On my skin, a strange nuance appears, reminiscent of dry, creamy dust 😔
4/5
4
The scent just blows your mind, but you gotta be careful with it! If you overdo it, you might get a super sweet effect. It's got a lot of vanilla with hints of tuberose, and sometimes even something tobacco-like comes through. Sounds really powerful and bright
5/5
5
Marfa behaves strangely. I perceive a completely different composition - the sweetness of vanilla and a light tobacco accent. The smell is indeed pleasant. But here's another transformation from Marfa: it disappears from the skin in just a couple of hours, although many claim it's a very long-lasting fragrance!!
5/5
5
The scent is really cool, it draws you in! The sweetness and brightness are simply captivating. In the base, sandalwood, white cedar, musk, and vanilla - that's just chic! 🍂 Citrus notes are in the top, although I don't feel them as strongly, but overall the fragrance is pleasing! 🌟
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Marfa is definitely not for cold weather, the scent is too warm. In autumn, it smelled wonderful, like a sweet powdery embrace, but now it's just sour. You wouldn't even recognize it as the same scent you used to like
5/5
5
How sad it is when you remember how sweet and powdery it smelled. My nose just drowned in the scent of flowers and vanilla. Heliotrope stands out the most, such an unusual note, I've always loved it in perfumery 🌸
5/5
5
Autumn brought new shades to the Marfa fragrance, now it has a sandalwood powder feel, it has become warmer and drier, cozier. I can't understand how some people perceive it so densely 😅
5/5
5
My acquaintance with this brand was a real discovery for me. The Marfa fragrance turned out to be a true find in the world of tuberose. Although, to be honest, I feel more notes of orange blossom in it than tuberose itself. It's so cozy and soft, with a light woody undertone, that it's simply a pleasure to breathe it in
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