African Rose

I hadn't had a chance to get my nose on African Leather, but I really dislike LDDM so as much as everyone loved it, it wasn't high on my list of frags to try, so I cant really say how much of the African Leather DNA this has but I stumbled across African Rose and immediately thought it was for me based on the notes. After finding out it was limited I pulled the trigger on the blind buy during a flash sale since I couldn't find it in many places. The initial opening is a bright but spicy rose. This doesn't last too long it immediately settles into something that smelled familiar... To me is smells a little like YSL Tuxedo mixed with TF Noir de Noir and the slightest splash of LLDM. at 10 minutes in I was feeling a little let down because even after discount this bottle still cost me over $500 with tax. The dry down however was a different story, this stuff changed in a subtle but beautiful way. For me it developed into a dry cumin with the rose becoming a little more powdery in the background with the vetiver and musk keeping it from being TOO powdery. I found this to be quite seductive, mysterious and just enough of a sweetness to keep it crowd pleasing. I believe it leans just masculine because of the cumin but a woman could pull this off. To me it is one of those frags where you want to feel like you're not super impressed but yet you keep going back for more. I find the sillage is better than the projection which I personally prefer for a fragrance like this and longevity for me is 8+ Hours. I believe this is technically a flanker so I am not exactly sure how they feel its worth $240 more than its counterpart, but forgetting price as a limited edition flanker I think its a winner. I would rather have this than some of the other frags I think it smells similar to because this gives that desert spice that is just so beautiful with the rose that other similar frags don't offer. However that said, I am disappointed that given the similarities its SO much more expensive. I think if this was $350 MAX, it would be one of the most hyped frags in the comm.

I'm currently testing this on one hand (one spray) and a vintage Caron Parfum Sacre on another and this completely blows the Caron out of the water. The projection on this African Rose is absolutely phenomenal. It's not cloying or gross in any way. I have another fragrance with cumin oil in it and that one has this funk not present here in AR at all. To be fair this does smell like a Rose Oud blend found in several other fragrances. However, there is a lot more to this. There is a lot of pure rose oil, which is super regulated and expensive. It's floral and tart, but the cardamom and saffron, both I love, comes in to play slightly. Scent references: Acqua Di Parma Zafferano for saffron Xerjoff Starlight/YSL La Nuit De L'homme for cardamom Boadicea the Victorious Ardent for Rose Oud, but with a more natural smelling Rose, less synthetics BtV Blue Sapphire Supercharged, for the tart aromatic and quality Tiny hints of musk, leather and patchouli, but very subtle as supporting base notes for molecular bonding. Rose is not something that will last for 8-10+ hours, so it's necessary. That's probably why Oud is mixed with Rose so often, because Oud makes it more unisex to appeal to a wider audience and it's a thick, eternal molecule. To receive the rating as high as it is, while being a $600+ retail fragrance is really not that difficult. People like to be the subject of envy - they think it makes them significant. In this case it is fairly well deserved. I found this bottle second hand full presentation for 220. If you see a deal like that, go for it absolutely. Well worth the money IMO This fragrance is a 9.5 overall. I think this is as close as you can get to a perfect fragrance. Absolutely Outstanding by Memo Paris.

Plz don bash me if I'm wrong. My nose is quite a weak type compare to most normal sensitive nose. If u love Noir de Noir, then this is for u too. Testing out 1st try, with my mask on since I'm outside n I'll make this simple, first impression Noir de Noir comes to mind without the Patchouli or whichever notes making d slight chocolaty n earthy. If u got lots to spend I would suggest to go for this, if u got mid budget go for Noir de Noir by TF, if u got d lowest budget go for CDNIW. The rose in here is by all means high end quality. If those of u think African Leather can be a resemblance, think of adding this high quality rose absolute onto it. That's wad I guess why d price is expensive. I heard, there are many types of rose from different region of countries n different scent profile n also a different price value. A friend of mine says this has a good very quality of rose absolute from India. Well I dont have the kinda experience. Easily can be unisex. Not overly of both masculine or feminine n easily can be pull off by both. The scent profile kinda feels sexy at d same time. Max 3 sprays is all needed. Very strong too. So go easy on d sprayer. 1 on d back neck 2 on d side chest. U good to go for 6 hours or more for d scent bubble. I absolutely love it. Anyway, back to my top review, that's d easiest way of my describe. Thanks for reading.

Blind purchased a 100ml tester bottle of Memo African Rose. I. Am. In. Love. African Rose is a GORGEOUS, ethereal, ephemeral, unisex, rose-centric perfume with perfect base notes. Truly a masterpiece beyond the individual sum of its notes. To my nose, MANY rose-centered perfumes can feel synthetic, cold, loud and screechy. Not African Rose. The opening is 1000% rose with quickly emergent spicy notes. The saffron, cardamom, cumin and other spices add immediate depth, warmth and interest to the fragrance. The middle is a beautiful blend of florals and spices but rose is the star. The dry down is a glorious balance of all the best base notes that keep the rose grounded and perfectly balanced...aoud, woods, some patchouli, a wee-bit of leather. Veitiver lends a warm, hay-like feeling. The entire perfume is dry, dusty and arid (but never powdery). The fragrance is extremely soothing and comforting. Wow...just WOW! Silage is amazing and duration is forever. Love, love, love, love!

This is a gorgeous scent! I normally go for light and airy but boy did the African Rose seduce. After this sample I’m purchasing a decant because a full bottle is so expensive - no way can I afford the bottle at $500.- $600. It’s truly luxurious and I suppose the expense is due to the high quality of ingredients and oils that make it last such a long time. It doesn’t take much to give excellent performance. I’ve never been so enthralled with a scent & such a surprise- I feel like the goody-goody girl that just met her first bad-boy & I’m loving the wrong side of the tracks - intoxicating! This is definitely unisex. I was going to buy a decant for my husband but I love it so much I will buy for myself too! You simply must try a sample & also watch the YouTube channel Cubaknows for his review.