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Perfume extract
Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Riyadh
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Riyadh — the scent of a city at night
Riyadh Parfum / Extrait de Parfum by Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector is a niche unisex fragrance from 2025, created for those who love expressive compositions with an oriental character.
The fragrance is part of the A Midnight City Series, dedicated to the atmosphere of nighttime megacities, their contrasts, lights and hidden emotional depth.
The brand was established in the United Kingdom in 2021, inspired by a personal passion for collecting fragrances and the power of memories.
In Riyadh, this philosophy comes through with particular depth: the composition seems to transport you to a warm evening city, where fresh green facets meet white flowers, spicy resinous notes and soft woody warmth.
The fragrance pyramid and development
The opening accord begins with a green-floral blend of geranium, mandarin leaf and ylang-ylang.
The opening is fresh, slightly bitter and lively, but begins to warm almost immediately thanks to its floral richness.
In the heart of Riyadh, almond, birch leaf, orange, rose, tuberose and vanilla blossom emerge.
Here, the fragrance becomes creamier and more sensual: the citrus spark is softened by the depth of almond, while the white-floral notes lend the composition a pronounced, almost intoxicating expressiveness.
The finish is built around amber, cocoa, cedar, cypress, incense, labdanum, white musk and patchouli.
The woody-balsamic base leaves a dense, warm and slightly smoky impression, while cocoa adds a soft gourmand nuance without making the fragrance feel overly sweet.
Character, sillage and wearability
Riyadh belongs to the oriental and floral families, combining amber, balsamic, citrus, gourmand, green, musky, white-floral and woody facets.
This is a perfume extract with very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for evenings, cool weather, formal occasions or a leisurely walk through the city.
The composition is presented as unisex and develops differently depending on skin temperature and individual chemistry.
On some skin, tuberose, ylang-ylang and rose will stand out more vividly; on others, cocoa, labdanum, incense and woody notes will take the lead.
Because of its high concentration, it is best to start with a small amount; no precise application recommendation for skin and clothing is provided in the database.
The perfumer and its place in the collection
The fragrance was created by Jean-Claude Delville.
His work with contrasts allows Riyadh to unfold in layers: the green opening gradually develops into a lush floral heart before settling on a rich amber-woody base.
The result is distinctive and full of character — not a quiet everyday perfume, but an expressive fragrance for setting the mood and creating a personal ritual.
If you would like to compare Riyadh with other rich compositions, Agent Provocateur L'Agent is worth considering.
However, Riyadh stands out through its combination of tuberose, almond, cocoa and a resinous woody base, which makes it feel more oriental, warm and enveloping.
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