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The house of Memo gifted the world with Moon Safari in 2009. A unisex fragrance belonging to the fern and citrus families. It was created by perfumer Alienor Massenet. The fragrance belongs to the spicy, leather, and floral groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of citrus can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. An eau de parfum — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.
Expect a moderate sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. A light touch on clothing — 1-2 sprays — is all it takes. Country of origin — France. Moon Safari Memo unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Moon Safari evolves as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Memo comes through in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum keeps the right density and pace of development.
In the top tier you catch sparkling citrus opening notes: Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Mandarin. Exactly these 3 notes build sunny vitality that is impossible to miss.
When the opening settles you meet Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Sage keeping a transparent lemon direction.
The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Leather expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Citrus, Floral, Leather and Spicy. It also reaches into Aromatic and Wood.
Overall Moon Safari sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best understood in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Memo |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://www.memoparis.com/en/ |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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